A beautiful festival like Janmashtami is one such festival which is celebrated not only globally and by Indians, but also by the devotees of Shri Krishna present all over the world. On this day, devotees go to the temple and do bhajans and dance, getting absorbed in the devotion of Shri Krishna. If you also want to get lost in the devotion of Lord Krishna on this day, then first of all know that where are the temples of Shri Krishna in the country and abroad.
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ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan
The ISKCON temple of Vrindavan is one of the first and major ISKCON temples in India. This temple is also known as Krishna Balaram Mandir, which was built in 1975. The temple has many idols of Krishna, depicting his life. It is also known for its beautiful architecture and festivals. Here you can also see a large crowd of foreign devotees.
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ISKCON Temple, New York – ISKCON Temple, New York
Located in Brooklyn, ISKCON Temple is one of the major places of worship for Hindus living in New York. The temple authorities organize a big festival every year on Janmashtami to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna.
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Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka – Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwaraka
Dwarkadhish Temple is also popular as Jagat Mandir. Let us tell you, this temple is also part of the four major pilgrimages or Char Dham Yatra of India. Situated in the center of the city, the temple is believed to have been built by Vajranabh, the great-grandson of Krishna. Shri Krishna installed in the temple is worshiped in the form of Dwarkadhish.
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Hare Krishna Temple, South Africa – Hare Krishna Temple, South Africa
Hare Krishna Temple in Chatsworth, South Africa is one of the major and famous religious centers of the Hindus living in Africa. This famous temple is also a part of ISKCON society, where Indians come here everyday to worship Shri Krishna. This temple is also decorated with great beauty on the occasion of Janmashtami.
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Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan
This temple also comes in the most famous Shri Krishna temples of India. The beauty of this temple located in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh is worth seeing. Vrindavan is the place where Lord Krishna is believed to have spent his childhood, hence the place has its own historical and religious significance. The temple has an idol of Krishna in Tribhanga posture, in which he is holding his fife.
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ISKCON Temple, London – ISKCON Temple, London
The ISKCON Temple in South London is dedicated to Krishna and the practice of Bhakti-yoga. The temple is popular for its many colorful festivals and a list of famous spiritual masters. Not only Indians come to the temple to have darshan, but here you can also see foreigners getting absorbed in devotion. You can also see the crowd of devotees in this temple on the day of Janmashtami.
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ISKCON Temple, Sydney – ISKCON Temple, Sydney
Many Australians are followers of Lord Krishna and the beautiful ISKCON temple in Sydney is a testimony to this fact. Also known as Sydney’s Shri Radha Gopinath Temple and Hare Krishna Temple, the temple is very beautiful and all kinds of Krishna festivals are celebrated here.
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Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura – Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura
Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, this temple of Shri Krishna is present inside a jail cell, which is said to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. There is a high platform in a hall and there are mythological beliefs about this platform that this platform was built at the same place where Kanha took his first step. Mathura Lakhs of people come here to enjoy this beautiful day.
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