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ISKCON Mayapur Temple
Radha Madhava · ISKCON World Headquarters · West Bengal
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Mayapur, the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, is the world headquarters of ISKCON and the site of the vast Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, among the largest temples ever built. On the bank of the Ganga in Nadia, it enshrines Radha Madhava with the eight gopis and the Panchatattva, and draws devotees from every nation to the land where the saint of the holy name was born.
Birthplace of Mahaprabhu
Mayapur, across the river from Nabadwip, is revered as the very place where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in 1486, and so it is the spiritual home of the Gaudiya Vaishnava world. ISKCON made it the headquarters of its global movement, and the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra fills its temples through the day.
The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
The great new temple, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, rises beneath one of the largest domes of any place of worship, conceived to present the cosmology of the Vedic scriptures alongside the worship of the lord. Within, Radha Madhava stand with the eight chief gopis, and the Panchatattva — Chaitanya and his four companions — are worshipped on a grand altar.
A gathering of the world
Mayapur draws pilgrims and residents from across the globe, with a township of devotees grown around the temple. Gaura Purnima, the birthday of Mahaprabhu in spring, is the supreme festival, when tens of thousands gather for kirtan and the parikrama of the holy places of Nabadwip-Mayapur.
How to reach Mayapur
- By road: Mayapur is in Nadia district, about 130 km north of Kolkata, near Nabadwip.
- By train: Krishnanagar and Nabadwip are the nearer railheads.
- By air: Kolkata is the nearest major airport, about 130 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISKCON Mayapur?
Mayapur is the world headquarters of ISKCON, on the Ganga in Nadia, West Bengal — revered as the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and home to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium.
What is the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium?
It is a vast new temple at Mayapur, among the largest ever built, rising beneath an immense dome and conceived to present Vedic cosmology alongside the worship of Radha Madhava and the Panchatattva.
Why is Mayapur sacred?
Mayapur is revered as the place where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in 1486, making it the spiritual heart of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
Which deities are worshipped there?
Radha Madhava with the eight chief gopis, and the Panchatattva — Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and his four principal companions.
What is the main festival?
Gaura Purnima, the spring birthday of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, when tens of thousands gather for kirtan and parikrama.
How do I reach Mayapur?
It is in Nadia district, about 130 km north of Kolkata near Nabadwip; Krishnanagar and Nabadwip are the nearer railheads, and Kolkata the nearest airport.
॥ हरे कृष्ण हरे राम ॥ • Bhaktiras.net Temple Guide
| Deity | Radha Madhava and the Panchatattva |
| Significance | ISKCON world headquarters; birthplace of Chaitanya |
| Special | Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (immense dome) |
| River | Ganga |
| Region | Nadia, near Nabadwip |
| Main Festival | Gaura Purnima |