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ISKCON Temple, Mumbai (Juhu)
Radha Rasabihari · ISKCON · Juhu, Mumbai
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A short walk from Juhu beach, the Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari temple is among the most visited Hare Krishna centres in Mumbai. Opened in 1978, it held a special place for Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, who spent part of his final years connected to this project. Set within a leafy campus of guesthouses, gardens and a restaurant, the temple anchors Krishna worship in one of the city’s busiest seaside neighbourhoods.
A devotional campus by the sea
The Juhu complex is more than a single shrine. Around the marble temple hall sit residential towers, a guesthouse, an auditorium and the well-known Govinda’s restaurant, all set in landscaped grounds a few hundred metres from the Arabian Sea. The layout was conceived as a self-contained centre for Krishna consciousness in the heart of the city.
The temple hall itself is calm and bright, with the altar of Radha Rasabihari at its focus alongside shrines to Sita-Ram-Lakshman-Hanuman and Gaura-Nitai. Carved detailing and painted ceilings give the interior a settled, devotional warmth.
Srila Prabhupada and the temple’s history
This was one of the projects closest to Srila Prabhupada in his later years, and the campus preserves rooms associated with him as places of remembrance. For followers of ISKCON, Juhu carries particular significance as a site where the founder taught, wrote and guided the growing movement.
Since its opening in 1978 the temple has grown into a hub for kirtan, study of the Bhagavad Gita and outreach across Mumbai, hosting a steady flow of devotees, students and first-time visitors throughout the day.
Daily worship and Janmashtami
Darshan follows the familiar ISKCON pattern, from the pre-dawn mangala arati through the dressing and feeding of the deities to the lamp-lit evening worship accompanied by drums and cymbals. Sunday programmes with kirtan, discourse and prasadam draw large gatherings.
Krishna Janmashtami transforms the campus, with elaborate decoration, abhishekam and a midnight celebration that fills the grounds. Gaura Purnima, Radhashtami and the annual Rath Yatra are also observed with processions and community feasts.
How to reach ISKCON Temple, Mumbai (Juhu)
- By road: The temple sits on Juhu Tara Road near Juhu beach; autos, taxis and app cabs reach it easily from across western Mumbai, with limited on-site parking.
- By train: Vile Parle and Andheri stations on the Western Line are the nearest suburban railheads, each a short auto or taxi ride from Juhu.
- By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is about 7 km away, with taxis and app cabs running directly to Juhu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Juhu ISKCON temple in Mumbai?
It is on Juhu Tara Road, a short walk from Juhu beach in western Mumbai, within a campus of guesthouses, gardens and a restaurant.
When was the Juhu ISKCON temple opened?
The Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari temple opened in 1978 and remains one of the city’s principal Hare Krishna centres.
What is the connection with Srila Prabhupada?
The Juhu project was dear to ISKCON’s founder Srila Prabhupada, who was closely associated with it in the final years of his life.
Who are the main deities at Juhu?
The presiding deities are Radha Rasabihari, worshipped alongside Sita-Ram-Lakshman-Hanuman and Gaura-Nitai.
Is there a restaurant at the temple?
Yes, the campus is home to the well-known Govinda’s vegetarian restaurant, in addition to prasadam served to devotees.
When is the best time to visit Juhu ISKCON?
Krishna Janmashtami is the grandest occasion, while Sunday programmes and the cooler evening aratis are popular through the year.
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| Primary Deity | Radha Rasabihari |
| Tradition | Gaudiya Vaishnava (ISKCON) |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Location | Juhu, Mumbai |
| Founder Link | Srila Prabhupada |
| Major Festival | Krishna Janmashtami |