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Temple Timings

Daily Darshan & Aarti Schedule

Temple timings, the aarti schedule and spiritual programs at ISKCON Gambheeram, Visakhapatnam.

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Temple Timings

Daily Program Schedule

The temple follows a sacred daily routine established by Srila Prabhupada for all ISKCON temples worldwide, from the first aarti before dawn to the last aarti at night.

Today's schedule

4:30 AM9:00 PM
  1. 4:30AM

    Mangala Aarti

    The first aarti of the day, offered in the pre-dawn hours to awaken the Lord from His divine rest.

  2. 5:00AM

    Tulsi Puja & Japa

    Devotees circumambulate Tulsi Devi and chant the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra on their beads.

  3. Darshan closed, the Lord rests (5:00 to 7:15 AM)
    7:15AM

    Shringar Darshan

    The deities are beautifully dressed and decorated for the morning darshan.

  4. 7:30AM

    Guru Puja

    Worship of the spiritual master with kirtan, flower offerings, and devotional songs.

  5. 8:00AM

    Srimad Bhagavatam Class

    Daily discourse on Srimad Bhagavatam, the ripened fruit of the Vedic literature.

  6. 12:00PM

    Raj Bhog Aarti

    Grand noon offering with elaborate bhog preparation for the Lord.

  7. 1:00PM

    Prasadam Distribution

    Sanctified food is distributed to all visitors and devotees present.

  8. Darshan closed, the Lord rests (12:20 to 4:15 PM)
    4:15PM

    Temple Reopens

    The temple doors reopen after the Lord's afternoon rest period.

  9. 6:30PM

    Sandhya Aarti

    Evening aarti with beautiful kirtan as the sun sets — a deeply moving ceremony.

  10. 7:00PM

    Bhagavad Gita Class

    Evening discourse on the Bhagavad Gita — the Song of God spoken by Lord Krishna.

  11. 8:30PM

    Shayan Aarti

    The final aarti of the day, putting the Lord to rest for the night.

Weekly Programs

Special Programs

Sunday Love Feast
Every Sunday · 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sunday Love Feast

A grand weekly celebration with kirtan, discourse, and sumptuous prasadam feast open to all.

Ekadashi Program
Twice a Month · 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Ekadashi Program

Special fasting day programs with extended kirtan, readings from scriptures, and spiritual discussions.

Saturday Satsang
Every Saturday · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturday Satsang

Community satsang with bhajans, Q&A on spiritual topics, and light prasadam.

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Temple Hours

Mangala Darshan: 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM

Morning: 7:15 AM – 12:20 PM

Evening: 4:15 PM – 8:15 PM

Rest Period

The temple is closed for darshan between 5:00 AM and 7:15 AM, and again between 12:20 PM and 4:15 PM, while the Lord rests.

Dress Code

Modest, traditional attire is encouraged. Please remove footwear before entering the temple hall.

Guidelines

Photography

Photography is allowed during darshan. Flash photography and video recording may be restricted during special events.

Prasadam

Free prasadam is served after the morning Bhagavatam class and after the Sunday Love Feast program.

Book Store

Sacred literature by Srila Prabhupada, devotional items, and spiritual accessories are available at the temple bookstore.

The Maha Mantra

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

"Simply by chanting the Holy Name of the Lord, one can attain the highest perfection of life."

— Srila Prabhupada