Iskcon Temple Guwahati
The ISKCON Temple belongs to the ISKCON society founded by Sri Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple is named after Rukmini, the wife of Lord Krishna. Inside the temple, one will find the beautifully attired idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Rukmini. Devotees can participate in all the activities of the temple irrespective of their caste and religion where the daily routines at ISKCON temple include aarti, chanting, bhajans, and Bhagavad Gita discourses.
Krishna Janmashtami, Jagannath Rath Yatra, and Holi are celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in the temple. During the Janmashtami festival, lots of programs and competitions are conducted for about a week. There is a flight of stairs leading to the temple from the entrance and elders may need assistance to reach the temple.
The stark white exterior of the marble-floored temple makes it a landmark of the locality. Scenic surroundings with an abundance of greenery add to its beauty. There are various halls inside the temple for preaching the teachings of the society which is based on Vaishnavism. Personality development and stress management classes are also conducted here. There is also a tourist souvenir shop from where books and other religious articles can be bought.
