Draft:Hare Krishna Mandir Indore
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| Hare Krishna Mandir Indore | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Indore |
| Deity | Radha Krishna |
| Location | |
| Location | Indore |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Website | |
| www.hkmmp.org | |
Hare Krishna Mandir Indore is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON Bangalore) and serves as a spiritual and cultural center promoting the teachings of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-ācārya of ISKCON.
History
[edit]In 1966, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada laid the foundation for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna Movement. This significant endeavor was undertaken with the primary objective of disseminating the teachings of Lord Krishna as elucidated in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.
The Hare Krishna Mandir Indore was established in 2023 with the aim of expanding the Krishna Consciousness Movement in central India. Despite currently operating without a permanent temple structure, it has become a growing spiritual community, actively engaged in devotional activities, public outreach, and spiritual education.
The temple is part of the broader Hare Krishna Movement initiative in India, inspired by Srila Prabhupada's mission and unequivocally recognize Srila Prabhupada as the sole Acharya or Diksha Guru of the movement to promote the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, and to encourage congregational chanting of the holy names of Krishna (sankirtana).
Activities
[edit]The temple hosts various spiritual and cultural programs including:
- Weekly Sunday Love Feast with kirtan, philosophical discussions, and prasadam distribution
- Celebration of major Vaishnava festivals such as Janmashtami, Ratha Yatra, and Govardhan Puja
- Annadāna Seva (Food for Life) during festivals
- Youth outreach and spiritual education programs
In 2024, the temple organized a grand celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami at Labh Mandapam, Indore, which attracted thousands of devotees and included kirtan, deity abhishek, cultural performances, and prasadam distribution.[1]
Future Plans
[edit]The temple is working toward acquiring land to build a grand temple complex in Indore. The proposed vision includes:
- A deity hall for daily worship
- Accommodation for visiting devotees
- A goshala (cow protection center)
- Facilities for children, youth, and family spiritual education
Online Presence
[edit]The temple maintains an active digital presence to connect with the community and share spiritual content:
See also
[edit]References
[edit]Category:ISKCON temples Category:Hindu temples in Madhya Pradesh Category:Religious organisations based in India Category:Buildings and structures in Indore Category:2023 establishments in Madhya Pradesh