- 🗽 ISKCON New York – 26 Second Avenue (USA)
“The beginning of everything.”
The first ISKCON temple—a tiny storefront where Srila Prabhupada launched his revolution in 1966. Here, the first kirtans resounded, the first devotees gathered, and the Gita was first spoken as it is in the West.
- 🕌 ISKCON Vrindavan – Krishna-Balaram Mandir (India)
“My home.”
Srila Prabhupada personally lived and translated here. He chose this temple to be his final resting place, making it the spiritual center of his mission.
- 🛕 ISKCON Mayapur – Chandrodaya Mandir (India)
“Spiritual headquarters.”
In Lord Chaitanya’s own land, Prabhupada envisioned a global temple city, and laid the foundation for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP).
- 🌉 ISKCON Los Angeles – New Dwaraka (USA)
“Prabhupada called it the best-run temple.”
Srila Prabhupada spent long periods of time here. The deity worship of Sri Sri Rukmini-Dwarakadhish set the standard of excellence.
- 🌴 ISKCON Honolulu – Hawaii (USA)
“My retirement home.”
Srila Prabhupada often referred to this temple affectionately. His visits here were peaceful and personal, and he enjoyed the simplicity of the island atmosphere.
- 🇬🇧 ISKCON London – Soho Street/Bury Place (UK)
“Shyamasundara and Malati found the mridanga here.”
In 1969, Prabhupada sent devotees to London, and they introduced Beatle George Harrison to the Holy Name, resulting in the epic “Hare Krishna Mantra” single.
- 🇿🇦 ISKCON Durban – Sri Sri Radha-Radhanath Temple (South Africa)
“Flame of hope under apartheid.”
Srila Prabhupada’s mission spread even under political oppression. He sowed the seeds of spiritual unity and equality in one of the most divided places on earth.