Rohini ISKCON Temple: Timings, Aarti Timings& History

Rohini ISKCON Temple is Lord Krishna’s spiritual centre, established by the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). This temple is located near the Jahangirpuri Metro Station in Delhi and is responsible for spiritual and cultural awareness. As this famous temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, Krisha Keertans, rituals, rites, cultural programs, and seminars are conducted daily. Check out the article below for more details, including its timings, aarti timings, history, etc. 

Rohini ISKCON Temple Overview:

ISKCON stands for the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, which establishes temples around the world dedicated to Lord Krishna. Rohini ISKCON Temple is one of them, established in 1988 near Jahangirpuri Metro Station in Delhi. This temple is one of the largest temple centres in the country. Devotees of Krisha visit this place to take blessings from the Lord and Radharani.

Hundreds of devotees visit the temple to receive blessings and participate in Krishna Keerthanas, Bhajans, Aartis, cultural programs, devotional seminars, and monthly festivals. Though this is a temple for Lord Krishna, it was established to promote the Hindu Dharams and Vedic cultures. Every week and every month, this temple glows with devotees participating in satsans, bhajans, yagnas, etc.  

Timings of Rohini ISKCON temple:

The Rohini ISKCON Temple is one of the largest Krishna temple centres that is open between, 

Day	Timings
Monday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Rohini ISKCON Temple Pooja Timings:

Lord Krishna is known for his abundant love for his devotees and always blesses his worshippers. Krishna’s devotees who visit Rohini ISKCON Temple love participating in the Poojas and rituals that make them closer to the lord. The Aartis performed in the temple are,

Pooja Name	Timings
Mangala Arati	4:30 AM
Japa Meditation	5:15 AM
Darshan Aarti	7:00 AM
Guru Pooja	7:30 AM
Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse	8:00 AM
Raj Bhog Aarti	12:30 PM
Utsapana Aarti	4:15 PM
Sandhya Aarti	6:30 PM
Bhagavad Gita Discourse	8:00 PM
Sayana Aarti	8:30 PM
Temple Closing	9:00 PM

History of the temple:

The International Society of Krishna Consciousness established Krishna temples in India, including Rohini ISKCON Temple. This temple is in Jahangirpuri Delhi and had the greatest architecture in 1998. The adma Shri Achyut Purushottam Kanvinde designed the temple and earned the title of Padmashri in 1974. 

The temple has a great Hindu-influenced architecture, with the cooperation of the Hinduja Foundation, with a plan to complete it in 1995. But this opened in 1998 with a total of 12 crore of budget. Even though this temple doesn’t have a religious history, it has a great architectural history. 

Things to do at Rohini ISKCON Temple:

In many temples, devotees only get a few chances to participate in rituals and rites as the temple organisers solely perform them. But Rohini ISKCON Temple is different as there are many activities that you can do. The following list has some activities to do at the temple. 

• Walk around the temple after getting blessings from the Lord Krishna. 
• During the aarti events conducted inside the temple, many aartis and rituals are performed. 
• The temple has many books related to Krishna, so explore the stores to get the perfect Vedic book.
• This Krishna temple has a library called Bhaktivedanta, where you can spend some time and view the largest printed Bhagavad Gita.
• ISKCON temples are known for their pure vegetarian food. They serve 18 items for lunch and dinner. The temple food here doesn’t have onions and garlic so that you can enjoy delicious food. 
• If you cannot visit the temple, you can watch Lord Darhsan live on the temple’s website.
• Get an experience from visiting the Bhagavad Gita explaining with special lights, robots and dramatic narration.
• There is a drama act that the devotees perform during festivals and Lord Krishna’s birthday, which gives you an amazing performance if you visit during those days. 

Other places to visit:

Near Rohini ISKCON Temple, you can visit some places after visiting this Krishna-dedicated temple. They are,

• Lotus temple
• Astha Kunj Park
• Shri Kalka Ji Temple
• Qutub Minar
• Ashokan Edict
• Durga Bari Mandir
• Hauz Khaz Forest

Accommodation:

The following list has some affordable and comfortable accommodations that we recommend. They are,

• The Majestic Stay
• Studio Apartment with Patio
• ISCKO Guest house
• IBIS New Delhi Aerocity Hotel
• The Lalit New Delhi
• Aloft New Delhi Aerocity

Things to keep in mind when visiting Rohini ISKCON Temple:

There are a few things that you must be sure to keep in mind while visiting Rohini ISKCON Temple. They are,

• Always wear modest and ethnic clothes while visiting the temple to respect the culture.
• If you plan to stay in the ISKCON guest house, plan accordingly.
• As no photographs are allowed inside the temple. Keep your camera away while visiting.
• There are many group seminars that you can attend if you are visiting as a group.
• The entrance to this temple is free, but you may be asked for voluntary donations.

Best time to visit:

Rohini ISKCON Temple looks its best any time because of the visutirs and rituals performed here. But if you want to participate in more special rites, you can visit here during festivals. As this temple is solely dedicated to Lord Krishna, visiting here during Krishna Janmashtami can give you the best experience. Every day, this temple is filled with devotees participating in keerthanas, bhajans, Bhagavad Gita Disclosures, and many others. So visiting this temple anytime always makes your day and soul feel special.

How to reach The Temple?

By air: Indira Gandhi International Airport is just 17 km from the temple, which takes 40 minutes. So, you can hire any taxi or cab that directly drops you off at the temple. This temple is located near the city metro station, which makes it easier.

By Bus: Many local and public buses are available near the Mahalakshmi Layout Entrance, which is 2 km away. 

By Metro: This temple is located near the Jahangirpuri Metro Station, making it easy for the local visitors. If you want safe travel, you can also prefer using the metro. 

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