Temple
Krishna Balarama Mandir, Raman Reti
ISKCON's first temple, built in 1975 on the banks of the Yamuna where tradition says Krishna and Balarama herded their cows. Srila Prabhupada laid the foundation himself.
Source: District Mathura, Government of Uttar Pradesh, checked 2026-10-30
Darshan
No hours published on their own site
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From the temple’s own channel
The kirtan that keeps going
Kirtan at ISKCON Vrindavan's Krishna Balarama Mandir, where the maha mantra is sung day and night and published as it happens.
Source: ISKCON Vrindavan, official channel, checked 2026-11-02
Kartik days this temple has published
Monday 2 November
Bahulastami
The day Radha Kund appeared. After the pastime with Aristasura, Krishna manifested Shyama Kund, and Radharani with her sakhis manifested Radha Kund beside it. The temple holds this kund especially dear for how close it stands to Srimati Radharani. Devotees bathe there on this day.
Source: ISKCON Vrindavan, its own festival page, checked 2026-11-02
Tuesday 10 November
Govardhan Puja, at ISKCON Vrindavan
The day Krishna lifted Govardhan on the little finger of his left hand and held it seven days, sheltering the people of Vraja and their cows from Indra's rain. Kept also as Go Puja, for the cows, and as Annakuta, a mountain of food cooked and offered to him.
Source: ISKCON Vrindavan, its own festival page, checked 2026-11-02
Saturday 14 November
Kartik Shobha Yatra
Sri Sri Krishna Balaram are given a grand welcome through the streets of Vrindavan. The yatra sets out at 3:30 in the afternoon from Omaxe and reaches the ISKCON goshala at 7:30, passing Prem Mandir and the parikrama marg on the way. Anyone may join the kirtan.
Source: ISKCON Vrindavan, its own festival page, checked 2026-11-02
From the Bazaar
Shops and services whose own published address names this area. Nothing here is paid for.
Pooja and samagri
Tulsi Mala, near ISKCON
Tulsi kanthi malas, japa malas, locket malas and tulsi silver malas, with bracelets and earrings, from a shop by the ISKCON temple.
Near ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan
Kirtan instruments
Kishori Music Store
Harmoniums, mridangas, kartal pairs, tabla, dholak and tanpuri, from a shop near the ISKCON temple.
Raman Reti Marg, near the ISKCON temple
Stay
Sri Sri Krishna Balarama Guest House
ISKCON Vrindavan's guest house inside the temple campus, steps from the temple programs and Srila Prabhupada's samadhi, with Govinda's restaurant on the ground floor.
ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir campus, Raman Reti
Stay
ISKCON Seva Sadan
ISKCON Vrindavan's quieter guest house, an eight-minute walk from the main temple, which the temple recommends for families and elders.
Near the ISKCON temple, Raman Reti
Prasad and sweets
BrajMart
Ships Vrindavan peda and temple kuliya prasad across India, alongside tulsi malas, idols and pooja items, from a shop near the ISKCON temple.
Keshav Kunj, near ISKCON, Raman Reti
Stay
Bhakti Dhama Residency
Guesthouse behind the ISKCON temple with five room types from twin rooms to a four-bed suite, breakfast, and pick-up and drop.
Raman Reti, behind the ISKCON temple