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Who We Are

About Us

Rediscover your inner self with the Hare Krishna Movement. A spiritual revolution for peace, purity, and universal brotherhood.

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Hare Krishna

Movement Chennai

Srila Prabhupada

Founder-Acharya of ISKCON

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Our Sacred Mission

We are trying to give human society the opportunity for a life of happiness, good health, peace of mind and all good qualities through God consciousness.
- His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada
Krishna and Arjuna

Global Spiritual Tradition

About Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON

Rooted in Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Srimad Bhagavatam, the movement continues the Gaudiya-Vaishnava disciplic succession with temples, outreach, education, prasadam distribution, and cow care across the world.

Vedic Foundation

A movement of philosophy, devotion, and service

Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON is a global spiritual tradition inspired by His Divine Grace Vishwa Guru A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of ISKCON.

Philosophically rooted in authentic Vedic scriptures, the movement carries forward the sacred disciplic succession of the Gaudiya-Vaishnava sampradaya.

With monumental temples, preaching centers, restaurants, food distribution hubs, and Gaushalas around the world, the movement supports humanity through festivals, education, prasada distribution, and cow care.

Core Spiritual Practices

Chant 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra daily. One round means 108 repetitions of the full maha-mantra.

Follow the four regulative principles to cultivate purity, discipline, and spiritual steadiness.

Hare Krishna Maha-mantra

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Four Regulative Principles

No meat eating
No illicit sex
No gambling
No intoxication
Dakshina Dwaraka Dham
Hare Krishna Movement Chennai

Dakshina Dwaraka Dham

Dakshina Dwaraka Dham is a sacred cultural complex dedicated to preserving and promoting India's timeless spiritual heritage. It is a project of Hare Krishna Movement Chennai, registered in 2008 as a Non-Profit Charitable Organisation, Regn. No. 828, Chennai, and affiliated to ISKCON Bangalore, Regn. S-49/78-79.

The temple is currently under construction. The presiding deities are Sri Sri Gaur Nitai, Sri Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama, and Srila Prabhupada. Visitors from all walks of life come here seeking peace, devotion, and spiritual nourishment.

Registered Identity

Registration

Regn. No. 828, Chennai

Affiliation

ISKCON Bangalore, S-49/78-79

Sri Sri Gaur Nitai

Presiding Deity

Sri Sri Gaur Nitai

Sri Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama

Presiding Deity

Sri Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama

Srila Prabhupada

Presiding Deity

Srila Prabhupada

Our Initiatives

Spiritual culture in action

From temple worship and youth outreach to pilgrimages, arts, education, prasadam distribution, and spiritual study, these initiatives reflect the living service culture of Hare Krishna Movement Chennai.

Temple Programs

Temple Programs

Daily worship, kirtan, sevas, festivals, and community gatherings create a steady rhythm of devotion for devotees and visitors.

Morning temple programs are live streamed regularly for those who wish to join from home.

Watch live on YouTube
Annadanam

Annadanam

Nutritious sanctified prasadam is distributed during festivals, youth outreach programs, and service initiatives beyond the temple campus.

No one should leave the temple premises without being cared for and fed.

Kala Madhuryam

Kala Madhuryam

A devotional platform for classical dance and music where artists offer their art in service to Lord Krishna.

The initiative raises appreciation for India's treasured art traditions and helps preserve them for future generations.

Contact: 9600330108
Vidyabhyasam

Vidyabhyasam

After-school support for underprivileged rural children with homework help, nutritious sattvic prasadam, and value-based education.

The program nurtures discipline, confidence, character, and a stronger foundation for life.

Contact: 97909 72034
FOLK

FOLK

Friends of Lord Krishna is a vibrant youth outreach program for students from institutions such as IIT Madras, Anna University, SRM, and more.

Participants are guided in disciplined, purposeful living through Bhakti Yoga, with value education, accommodation, and food support.

Contact: 9789057101
ICVK

ICVK

Indian Culture and Values for Kids introduces children aged 3 to 15 to the Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita, and Srimad Bhagavatam in a joyful format.

Children build character, values, cultural rootedness, and compassion through trained, age-appropriate teaching.

Contact: 96008 15108
Cultural Festivals

Cultural Festivals

Janmashtami, Ratha Yatra, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and many more festivals bring together people from all backgrounds in devotion and joy.

These vibrant celebrations deepen one's connection with Lord Krishna and uplift the community.

Gita Life

Gita Life

An accessible program for families to understand the Bhagavad Gita and apply its timeless teachings in daily life.

Sessions are interactive, welcoming questions, introducing the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra, and concluding with prasadam.

Contact: 96009 67108
Atmarapanam

Atmarapanam

Devotees offer their talents in singing, acting, dancing, and storytelling during major Vaishnava celebrations as heartfelt seva.

These performances are offerings to Lord Krishna and Srila Prabhupada, not merely stage presentations.

Yatramritam

Yatramritam

Sacred pilgrimages to Dwaraka, Jagannath Puri, Mathura-Vrindavan, Mayapur, Char Dham, and more for immersive spiritual travel.

Each yatra includes kathas, kirtans, prasadam, and thoughtfully arranged travel and accommodation.

Contact: 99402 42656
Soulful Sangam

Soulful Sangam

Temple blessings come home through satsang gatherings with arati, kirtan, spiritual discourse, and prasadam distribution.

A warm way to host devotional culture in your own home and neighborhood.

Contact: 95512 86004
Promoting Yuga Dharma

Promoting Yuga Dharma

The Hare Krishna Maha-mantra is lovingly promoted as the most powerful spiritual practice for this age, as prescribed in the Kali Santarana Upanishad.

Visitors are encouraged to chant and experience peace, joy, and inner clarity.

Spiritual Book Distribution

Spiritual Book Distribution

Srila Prabhupada's Vedic literature, including Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Srimad Bhagavatam, is made available for sincere seekers.

These books continue to serve as a lighthouse of wisdom for people of every background.

Ask A Question

Ask A Question

An open spiritual Q and A forum where seekers receive thoughtful, scripture-based answers from experienced devotees.

It is designed as a welcoming space for curiosity, inquiry, and sincere spiritual exploration.

Spiritual Discourses

Spiritual Discourses

Regular discourses on Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam bring practical wisdom, clarity, and inspiration into daily life.

These talks are delivered by temple devotees with a focus on both depth and application.

Basilwoods School

Basilwoods School

A Hare Krishna Movement Chennai initiative in Thiruvanmiyur offering a nurturing preschool and daycare for children aged 2 to 6 years.

It is rooted in care, creativity, and character for wholesome early childhood formation.

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