ISKCON
ISKCON Pune (Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra Temple)
Katraj, Pune, Maharashtra
Pune's leading ISKCON centre, known for its grand New Vrindavan Cultural Centre (NVCC)
At a glance
- Location
- Katraj, Pune, Maharashtra
- Presiding deity
- Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra
- Temple type
- ISKCON
- Tradition
- Vaishnava
- Nearest railway station
- Pune Junction (~10 km); Shivaji Nagar railway station (~12 km)
- Nearest airport
- Pune International Airport (~18 km)
- Best time to visit
- October to February; Janmashtami is celebrated here with particular grandeur.
History
ISKCON Pune's "New Vrindavan Cultural Centre" (NVCC) is counted among the city's leading spiritual and cultural landmarks. The complex features striking architecture, a replica of Govardhan Hill, and exhibitions based on the Bhagavad Gita, drawing both devotees and tourists.
Spiritual significance
The complex also runs a Govinda's restaurant and regular cultural and educational programmes, making it especially popular among Pune's youth and families.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
4:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with a brief afternoon break.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
From Pune Junction, taxis, autos, or local buses reach the temple in Katraj.
Continue your Krishna bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.