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A spiritual sanctuary and temple in Auckland, offers meditation, music, vegetarian food, festivals, courses, and worship services. Open to the public free of charge, all year round.
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Temple
Sri Sri Radha-Giridhari Temple is the heart of our community in Auckland. The complex is located at our campus at 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu.
Education
The roots of the Hare Krishna philosophy trace back 5,000 years when one of the oldest and most profound books of wisdom, the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ was spoken.
Festivals
Festivals are an integral part of ISKCON. They are colourful, vibrant, and fun-filled events that celebrate spirituality with multi-course feasts, elaborate rituals, kirtans, dance, and drama.
Founder
The life of Srila Prabhupada, an embodiment of devotion and wisdom, is a beacon that continues to inspire hearts across the globe. Born in 1896 in Calcutta, India, under the name Abhay Charan, he embarked on a journey that would transform the lives of countless souls.
Srila Prabhupada's Appearance Day 2026
On this most sacred occasion, ISKCON Auckland invites you to celebrate the Appearance Day of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, on the advent of our beloved Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) who selflessly carried the message of Lord Krishna to every corner of the...
Ratha Yatra at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple 2026
Jaya Jagannatha! Join us for the wonderful Ratha Yatra procession of Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva & Subhadra Devi around the Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple property (New Varsana). This divine festival signifies the Lord's unconditional compassion, as He personally comes out of the temple to give darshan to...
Snana Yatra & Hati Vesha Darshan 2026
Hare Krishna! Come and be a part of this sacred festival at ISKCON Auckland's Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple, where you can witness the grand bathing (Abhishek) ceremony of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi. Following the sacred bathing ritual, the Deities take on a unique and delightful...
Auckland Kirtan Festival 2026
Come & relish an evening of heartfelt kirtan at ISKCON Auckland's Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple - 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu. Free Prasadam (Dinner) will be served first at 5pm, followed by an evening of soulful kirtan from 6pm onwards. All are welcome. Hare Krishna! harer nāma...
Sri Krishna Janmastami 2026
Hare Krishna! Please join us in celebrating Sri Krishna Janmastami at ISKCON Auckland's Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple on Saturday 5th September 2026 staring with a special candlelit Maha Mangala Arati. This festival commemorates Lord Krishna's Divine Appearance with fasting, chanting, Krishna katha, maha arati, maha...
Sri Balaram Jayanti & Jhulan Yatra 2026
Hare Krishna. This year Jhulan Yatra begins on Monday 24th August & ends on Sri Balarama Jayanti, Friday 28th August 2026. Juhlan Yatra - All are welcome to participate in this blissful pastime of swinging Their Lordships after the 7am Shringar Darshan & 7PM Gaura (Sandhya) Arati at Sri Sri...
