| ISKCON or the International Society for Krishna | | | | 1997 was entirely financed by fund raisers and |
| Consciousness is a Hindu denomination based on | | | | donations of devotees within Karnataka. Situated |
| the Bhagavad-Gita. Enriched by an ancient history | | | | on a large monolithic rock known as the Hare |
| of 5500 years, the movement envisages to aid | | | | Krishna Hill, the temple is a unique architectural |
| people across the world to achieve god-realization | | | | fusion of traditional Karnataka and bold modern |
| which leads to unity, peace and spiritual | | | | elements. The gopurams of the temple are of |
| understanding. From obscure beginnings ISKON | | | | special interest due to the use of steel, concrete |
| has grown into a global network of over 350 | | | | and glass which strikingly differentiate them from |
| temples, schools, farms and special ventures. | | | | general temple gopurams. In addition one of the |
| The Bangalore ISKCON body operated from a | | | | largest gopurams in the world is also found here. |
| rented house until the present temple of | | | | The temple also contains one of the |
| magnificent proportions was commenced in 1987. | | | | worldâs tallest Dwajastambhas which |
| The 32 crores building which was completed in | | | | towers at an amazing 56 feet. |