- Srila Prabhupada’s Birthplace – Kolkata, India
The tour begins at 4 Sadar Street, where Srila Prabhupada (then Abhay Charan) was born in 1896. This bustling area of ​​Kolkata still holds memories of his early life – his Devi worship in childhood, excitement of Rathyatra and association with the Gaudiya Vaishnavas.
Spiritual highlights:
Mool Janma Sthal Memorial
Visit to nearby Radha-Govinda temples he often visited
Information about his early family and devotional life
- Radha-Damodara Temple – Vrindavan, India
In this sacred temple in the heart of Vrindavan, Srila Prabhupada lived in a simple room while writing the first volumes of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. He meditated intensely here to fulfill his guru Maharaja’s order to preach in the West.
Spiritual attractions:
Srila Prabhupada’s preserved room and writing desk
Srila Rupa Goswami’s samadhi
Daily darshan of Radha-Damodara deities
- Sri Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir – Vrindavan
Established in 1975, this temple is Prabhupada’s personal gift to the world from Krishna’s own land. It was here that he spent his last days, translating and guiding disciples. His samadhi mandir here is one of the holiest sites for ISKCON devotees.
Spiritual attractions:
Prabhupada’s samadhi mausoleum
Magnificent Krishna-Balaram, Gaura-Nitai and Radha-Shyamasundara deities
Daily kirtans, especially during Kartika
- Radha-Damodara Mandir – Jaipur, Rajasthan
Prabhupada visited Jaipur several times and was deeply moved by the devotion he saw. Though it is not as well documented as other sites, it is a beloved pilgrimage site for those who want to walk the lesser-known paths of his life.
Spiritual highlights:
Historic Gaudiya Vaishnava Temple
Strong devotional atmosphere preserved for centuries
- Juhu – ISKCON Sri Sri Radha-Rasbihari Mandir, Mumbai
This temple in Juhu is a testament to Srila Prabhupada’s determination and vision. After battling fierce legal and political resistance, he established a vibrant community in one of India’s most influential cities. His quarters here are preserved just as they were.
Spiritual highlights:
Srila Prabhupada’s private rooms
Livable urban preaching and deity worship
Cultural outreach through the Bhaktivedanta Cultural Center
- ISKCON Mayapur – Sridham Mayapur, West Bengal
As ISKCON’s global headquarters and the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Mayapur holds a special place in Prabhupada’s heart. He envisioned a massive temple – the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium – which is now nearing completion.
Spiritual highlights:
Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi
The original Bhajan Kutir and preaching site
Central to the annual Gaura Poornima and international devotee gatherings
- Tompkins Square Park and 26 Second Avenue – New York City, USA
Srila Prabhupada’s western journey began in New York. In Tompkins Square Park, he sang the first public Hare Krishna kirtan. Nearby, 26 Second Avenue became the first ISKCON temple, where the nascent spiritual revolution quietly took root.
Spiritual highlights:
The tree in the park under which he chanted
The restored 26 Second Avenue storefront
A legacy of compassion and courage in a foreign land
- Boston Harbor – where he first arrived in the US
The place where Srila Prabhupada first set foot on American soil in 1965 is a powerful moment in ISKCON’s history. His passionate poem written on the ship Jaldoot expresses both his humility and divine determination.
Spiritual highlights:
Commemorative plaque
Deep meditation on the risk and dedication of his mission
Often visited during ISKCON’s traveling Sankirtan programs