Lord Krishna preached spirituality and
way to Godhood 3000 years ago. Today, the International
Society For Krishna Consciousness is propagating the
blessings to every weary heart, irrespective of caste,
creed and sect. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna
and was built by the Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna cult followers
in 1998. Nestling in the serene fringes of the Hare
Krishna Hill in East of Kailash, the magnificent temple,
in simple words, promulgates Krishna consciousness through
myriad sankirtan movements, congregational chantings
of the holy name of God as revealed in the teachings
of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Beside the exquisite
architecture of this sacred shrine attracts many tourists
from all parts of India. One can see the elegant 'shikharas',
soaring as high as 90 ft from the womb of spirituality,
that dominates the crimson skyline of this sector. Drifting
an evening sitting on the stairs of this halloweed place,
and pulsating to the euphonic chants amidst a tranquil
ambience is a unique experience and should be felt by
every holidayer in Delhi.
An entry to the revered shrine is a quiet escape from
the bustles of Delhi. You can find here solace, serenity,
satisfaction and can meet yourself on a higher dimension.
Sitting amongst Lord Krishna and his devotees with Hare
Krishna Hare Rama chants going around, is indeed an
experience of a lifetime. But for those who are seeking
more, there is so much to learn and see, than what meets
the eye and soul. Spend a few minutes in the sanctum
sanctorum, beholding the divine marble effigies of Krishna,
playing the idiosyncratic flute, beside Radha. Try to
visit the temple on Sunday afternoons, and you will
be overwhelmed to be a part of the kirtan, aarti, pravachan
and prasadam, that continue till evening.
If interesting legends of mythology and their scientific
relevance fascinates you, then remember to visit the
ISKCON museum, ensconced on two floors of the temple
building. Pinned to a common goal to present Indian
history in an interactive manner, the temple authority
has taken initiatives to organise a light and sight
show garnished with life-like figures of Hindu mythology,
that makes a huge impact on the audience. Portraying
the the best of science and religion, the exhibition
is a must see for every visitor. Stroll in the ground
floor and you can see beautiful motifs that brings the
forlorn preachings of Bhagwat Gita, back to life. As
you will climb higher, the whole backdrop changes to
that of Ramayana and Mahabharata stories.
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