ISKCON Temple, Ujjain


ISKCON Ujjain temple also called Radha Madhana Mohan Temple in Ujjain is located near the Nandkheda Bus Stand in Ujjain in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
The Ujjain is one of the major Hindu pilgrimage centres in India. The Ujjain also has the religious significance that it hosted the Guru Sandipni Ashram where Lord Krishna and his brother Balaram are believed to have studied.

Architecture

The temple was opened in 2006. It was built with white marble from the city of Makrana. Makrana is located in the state of Rajasthan and is known for its white marble also used to build the Taj Mahal. "There are three sancta sanctorum in the temple housing the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha with Gopis, Balarama and Krishna and Nitaai Gaur." It is the only fully solar-powered temple in Ujjain and in the ISKCON organization.

Festivals and Activities

Many Hindu festivals that revolve around Lord Krishna are celebrated at the temple. One of the biggest celebrations is Janmashtami. Janmashtami is the "Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the god Krishna on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada." These celebrations include food offerings, prayers and hymns to celebrate the birth of Krishna. Other festivals include Guru Purnima, Rathyatra, Radhastami,Gopastami and Nityanand Trayodashi.