The Hare Krishna Golden Temple, located at Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, is the first Golden Temple in Telangana, dedicated to Lord Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and Sri Radha-Govinda. It was inaugurated in 2018 by the Hon. Vice-President of India, Sri Venkaiah Naidu. It is managed by HKM Hyderabad, a part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

🏗️ Architecture & Key Features

  • Golden Dhwaja Stambh: 50-feet tall gilded flagpost at the entrance.

  • Rajagopuram: Majestic five-tier golden tower above the temple entrance.

  • Maha Mandapam: 4,600 sq ft grand hall for devotees.

  • Sanctum Sanctorum houses:

    • Swayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (self-manifested deity)

    • Sri Sri Radha-Govinda

  • Harinam Japa Mantapa: Devotees chant the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra across 108 steps before darshan.

  • Sacred Saligram Shila from Nepal’s Gandaki River placed in the sanctum.

⏰ Darshan & Aarti Timings of Hare Krishna Golden Temple

Daily Darshan:

  • Morning: 7:15 AM – 12:15 PM

  • Evening: 5:15 PM – 8:15 PM

  • Weekends: Extended timings till 12:30 PM (morning) and 8:35 PM (evening)

Aarti Schedule:

  • Mangal Aarti: 4:30 AM

  • Darshan Aarti: 7:15 AM

  • Tulasi / Sandhya Aarti: 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM

  • Shayan Aarti: 8:00 PM

🎉 Major Festivals Celebrated

  • Sri Rama Navami

  • Narasimha Jayanti

  • Radhashtami (celebrated with 108-Kalasha Abhishekam)

  • Krishna Janmashtami

  • Ratha Yatra

  • Govardhan Puja

  • Deepotsava

  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi

  • Brahmotsavam (grand celebration)

🙏 Spiritual & Social Activities of Hare Krishna Golden Temple

  • Daily Anna-Daan Seva (Free lunch at 12:30 PM)

  • Akshaya Patra Foundation

  • Annapoorna Program

  • Youth and spiritual education programs

  • Go Seva – cow care and protection

  • Bhagavad Gita Study & Workshops

  • Kirtans, Harinama Sankirtana, and cultural events

📍 Location & Contact

🚗 How to Reach

  • By Train: 2 km from Madhuranagar Railway Station

  • By Air: 28 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

  • By Bus: Closest stop is Mehdipatnam (~15 minutes away)

🧘 Visitor Experience of 

  • Peaceful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

  • Praised for its well-organized aartis and delicious prasadam.

  • Rarely overcrowded—ideal for serene darshan and meditation.

🗓️ Best Time to Visit

  • October to March – pleasant weather and major festival celebrations.

  • During Janmashtami & Radhashtami – for vibrant spiritual events.