The Hare Krishna Heritage Tower (HKHT) is a proposed spiritual and cultural landmark rising to approximately 120 m (≈ 400 ft) on a 6‑acre site in Narsingi (Kokapet), Hyderabad. Constructed by the Hare Krishna Movement (HKM/ISKCON India), it aims to blend religious architecture with community services, serving as one of India’s tallest temple towers.
Founders & Key Figures
Inspired by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON.
The project is led by Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa (Chairman & Mentor of ISKCON Bangalore, Akshaya Patra).
Core team includes Smt Bhakti Latha DD (Vice President, ISKCON Bangalore), Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa (Project Director), and Sri Kaunteya Dasa (Associate VP, HKM).
Main Activities & Facilities of Hare Krishna Heritage Tower
HKHT is envisioned as a multi‑faceted cultural center:
Temples
Radha–Krishna temple featuring Sri Sri Radha Krishna Lalitha Visakha and Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshmana.
Sri Srinivasa Govinda (Venkateswara) temple built in traditional stone with prakara (~37,000 sq ft), inspired by Tirumala.
Cultural & Educational Hubs
Amphitheatre, multimedia museum, library, lecture halls, auditorium, and IMAX-style theatre.
Facilities for cultural-educational programs, hologram and laser projections to narrate Krishna’s story.
Community Services
Free Annadana (community kitchen) serving up to 500 per shift.
Guesthouses (~100 rooms), elevators & ramps for accessibility, and queueing areas for darshan.
Festivals
Celebrates major Vaishnava festivals: Krishna Janmashtami, Gaura Purnima, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Karthika Deepotsava, and more.
Achievements & Milestones
Bhumi Puja held on 8 May 2023, with Telangana CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao and HKM leadership present.
Designed as India’s tallest heritage-style temple tower, with ₹200 Cr estimated investment.
Integration of Telangana’s ancient architectural styles (Kakatiya, Chalukya, Dravidian).
Location & Impact
Situated at Golden Mile Rd, Narsingi, Kokapet, Hyderabad – Pin 500075.
Built on Goshpada Kshetra, adjacent to a large gaushala housing ~2,000 cows.
Expected to boost local real estate value, enhance tourism, and enrich cultural infrastructure in Kokapet, Shamshabad, Thukkuguda, and Maheshwaram.
Contact & Visiting Information
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Temple Timings
Daily: 07:30–12:00 AM. Sun special: 07:30–09:30 AM (Kirtans, pravachans, prasadam)