Iskcon Temple

Bengaluru (Bangalore)


Built by the Hare Krishnas, this impressive hilltop temple, inaugurated in 1997, is lavishly decorated in a mix of ultra-contemporary and traditional styles. There are many food stalls here, so bring an appetite, and concerts and lectures are regularly held. It’s around 8km northwest of the centre of town.


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