About ISKCON Gambheeram, Vizag
Spreading the timeless message of Lord Krishna through devotion, service, and community
A Legacy of Devotion & Service
Over five hundred years ago, Lord Sri Chaitanya made a prophecy that every town and village of the world would chant the holy name of Lord Krishna. In September 1965, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada left the shores of India to fulfill this prophecy.
Following in the footsteps of our revered Founder-Acharya, we at Hare Krishna Movement India (HKMI), Visakhapatnam — also known as ISKCON Gambheeram Visakhapatnam — have been conducting spiritual, educational and cultural activities with the devoted purpose of bringing about physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Serving the community since 2008 and registered as a trust in 2015, HKMI's activities have grown consistently, touching thousands of lives across Visakhapatnam and beyond.
2008
Serving since
2015
Registered as a trust
Our Spiritual Roots
The Hare Krishna Movement is an initiative led by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, with deep reference to the Vedic scriptures like the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.
These sacred texts have been preserved through the Gaudiya Vaishnava disciplic lineage. Our guiding practice offers devotees a practical path to spiritual growth and devotion in today's modern lifestyle.
Daily Spiritual Practices We Follow:
- Chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra
- Studying the Vedic Scriptures
- Honoring sanctified prasadam
Our Core Values
Spiritual Well-being
Programs designed to nurture the soul and bring inner peace through the teachings of Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.
Vedic Wisdom
Deep dive into ancient scriptures to derive practical insights that address modern life's questions and challenges.
Community Service
Dedicated to feeding the needy, educating the young, and serving society with compassion and devotion.
Value Education
Inculcating timeless values in children through interactive programs, summer camps, and cultural activities.
The Grand Vision Behind Hare Krishna Vaikuntham
A temple and cultural centre at Gambheeram, Visakhapatnam, built so that devotion, learning and service have a permanent home.
The Vaikuntham project was announced in 2023. Every square foot and brick offered by devotees brings it closer to completion.
Hare Krishna Vaikuntham is being built in the white and gold style of the great temples of India, as the permanent home of Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan and Sri Srinivasa Govinda. It is more than a place of worship. It is planned as a cultural centre where families come to learn, celebrate and be served.
Mission of Devotion and Service
To share the teachings of Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, to feed the hungry with sanctified prasadam, and to nurture children and youth with timeless values.
Key Highlights
- Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan and Sri Srinivasa Govinda, worshipped with daily aarti and darshan
- A Divine Altar at the heart of the temple, where Lord Srinivasa Govinda will eternally reside
- A Vedic Planetarium that presents timeless wisdom through modern technology
- A Prasadam Hall to serve Krishna-prasadam to all who come
- A Festival Hall and Harinam Mandap for kirtan, celebrations and quiet chanting
- Bala Samskriti and Gita Life programmes for children, youth and families
Guiding Principles
Devotion
Everything we do begins with the worship of Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan.
Service
No one who comes to the temple, or to the hospital gate, should go hungry.
Community
A home for every seeker, whatever their age, background or belief.
Our Activities and Initiatives
Creating an impact through devotion and service at the Hare Krishna temple.
Youth Programs
Guiding youth through values and spiritual growth
Key Milestones
Began humble seva activities in Visakhapatnam
2008Began humble seva activities in Visakhapatnam
Registered as a trust in Visakhapatnam
2015Registered as a trust in Visakhapatnam
Began regular Bhagavad Gita study circles
2016Began regular Bhagavad Gita study circles
Launched Subhojanam food distribution programme
2018Launched Subhojanam food distribution programme
Expanded to serve 500+ meals daily at KGH Hospital
2019Expanded to serve 500+ meals daily at KGH Hospital
Extended food service to GGH Hospital, Kakinada
2021Extended food service to GGH Hospital, Kakinada
Announced Hare Krishna Vaikuntham Temple project
2023Announced Hare Krishna Vaikuntham Temple project
Associated Trusts & Initiatives
ISKCON Gambheeram Visakhapatnam operates through several trusts and partner organisations, each focused on a specific area of service — from hospital meals and education to state-wide charitable activities. All are guided by the same spiritual mission.
ISKCON Gambheeram Visakhapatnam
The parent body — Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON temple at Gambheeram, Visakhapatnam. All associated trusts and initiatives operate under its spiritual and institutional umbrella.
Hare Krishna Movement India
The registered trust through which ISKCON Gambheeram conducts its spiritual, cultural, and educational programmes in Visakhapatnam.
Touchstone Charities
Runs the Subhojanam hospital meal programme, providing free nutritious meals to patients and attendants at government hospitals in Visakhapatnam and Kakinada.
View Subhojanam →Touchstone Foundation
Focuses on education, skill development, and social welfare initiatives under the broader umbrella of HKM Visakhapatnam.
HKM Charitable Foundation AP
Supports various charitable activities across Andhra Pradesh, extending the reach of Hare Krishna Movement's service activities beyond Visakhapatnam.
Akshaya Patra (Partner)
ISKCON Gambheeram is associated with the Akshaya Patra Foundation — the world's largest mid-day meal programme, feeding over 2 million schoolchildren daily.
Note: Hare Krishna Movement India and ISKCON Gambheeram Visakhapatnam are the same organisation — ISKCON is the global name, while HKM India is the registered legal entity in India through which all activities are conducted.
An Invitation to Begin Your Journey
Come for darshan, sit for a Gita class, take prasadam, or offer a seva. However you begin, you are welcome at Hare Krishna Vaikuntham.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
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