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Shri Shri Radha Govind Dham — a serene sandstone Krishna temple on SG Highway, alive with kirtan, festivals and prasadam.
Krishna devotion on the city's edge
On the busy SG Highway in western Ahmedabad rises a calm counterpoint to the traffic: the ISKCON temple, Shri Shri Radha Govind Dham. A carved sandstone temple crowned with classic shikharas, set in gardens, it is the city’s home of the global Hare Krishna movement.
Life here revolves around devotion. Days are punctuated by aartis and the steady rise and fall of kirtan; the temple fills for Janmashtami and joins the city’s great Rath Yatra. A community of devotees, a gift shop of books and a popular vegetarian dining hall (Govindam) round out the experience.
Families, seekers and the simply curious are all welcome. Slip off your shoes, sit on the cool marble, and let an hour of chanting and calm slow the day right down.
The rhythm of the temple day rewards timing: mangla aarti before dawn for the committed, the mid-morning darshan hours for quiet, and the evening’s sandhya aarti — lamps, drums and a kirtan that gathers everyone present into the chorus — as the accessible highlight. Sunday feasts and festival days scale everything up; Janmashtami here runs past midnight with the birth-hour abhishek, and the temple’s chariot joins Ahmedabad’s great Rath Yatra each Ashadh.
Practicalities: the temple sits on SG Highway near Bopal junction, easiest reached by cab or the BRTS corridor; entry is free, the Govindam dining hall serves inexpensive sattvic thalis through the day, and the bookshop’s Gita editions make the standard souvenir. An hour covers a relaxed visit; pair it with the riverfront or the city’s stepwell-and-mosque heritage for a day that spans Ahmedabad’s oldest and newest devotional architecture.
The carved sandstone shikharas of Radha Govind Dham.
A global movement finds an Ahmedabad home
A modern temple rooted in an ancient devotion.
Srila Prabhupada founds ISKCON, carrying Krishna devotion worldwide.
The Ahmedabad temple, Radha Govind Dham, opens on SG Highway.
It becomes a hub for Janmashtami, kirtan and the city's Rath Yatra.
A major, welcoming spiritual and cultural centre in west Ahmedabad.
Reasons to make the time
Sandstone shikharas
A finely carved temple set in calm gardens.
Kirtan & aarti
Daily chanting and worship you can simply sit with.
Great festivals
Janmashtami and Rath Yatra are celebrated with joy.
Prasadam
The Govindam hall serves popular vegetarian fare.
Books & culture
A shop and programmes on Krishna philosophy.
Welcoming to all
Calm, family-friendly and open to visitors.
What to look for inside
TEMPLEThe shikhara temple
Carved sandstone spires above the garden setting.
COMPLEXGardens & hall
The peaceful grounds and kirtan hall.
SHRINEThe main altar
Radha-Krishna deities at the devotional heart of the temple.
WORSHIPAarti & kirtan
Lamp-lit ceremonies and chanting that fill the hall.
DININGGovindam hall
A popular vegetarian dining hall serving prasadam-style meals.
CULTUREBookshop
Reading and programmes on Krishna philosophy and the movement.
How to spend an hour or two
Take darshan
Bow before the Radha-Krishna deities in the main shrine.
Sit with the kirtan
Let the chanting and music wash over you for a while.
Catch an aarti
Time your visit for one of the day's worship ceremonies.
Walk the gardens
Stroll the calm grounds around the temple.
Try prasadam
Eat at the Govindam vegetarian dining hall.
Browse the books
Pick up reading on Krishna philosophy at the shop.
Classic shikharas above a modern complex.
Carved sandstone in a garden setting
The temple blends classical North-Indian temple form with a modern, spacious complex. Carved sandstone shikharas rise above the central shrine, while wide, cool halls of marble give devotees room to sit, chant and worship. Gardens and open courtyards soften the edges of the busy highway beyond.
It is designed for community as much as ceremony — with the temple at its heart, ringed by a dining hall, bookshop, guest facilities and event spaces that keep the place busy from before dawn until night.
It sits within Ahmedabad district — browse more places to visit in Ahmedabad.
Carved sandstone shikharas
Spacious marble halls
Landscaped gardens
Dining hall & bookshop
When to go
Cool and bright — the most pleasant time to visit and join festival crowds.
Green and atmospheric; the great Rath Yatra season falls in this window.
Hot and dry; visit early morning or evening for cool darshan.
⏰ Aim for an aarti time, especially in the evening, when the temple glows and the kirtan is at its fullest.
Timings & entry
- Open daily with a midday break
- Aartis punctuate the morning and evening
- Remove footwear and dress modestly
- Allow about an hour, longer for prasadam
- No entry fee for darshan
- Photography may be limited inside the shrine
- The Govindam dining hall is charged separately
- Special timings apply on festival days
Getting there
By Air
SVP International Airport is about 14 km away — roughly a 35-minute drive.
By Rail
Ahmedabad Junction is around 12 km; SG Highway is well connected.
By Road
On SG Highway in west Ahmedabad, with BRTS, autos and cabs nearby.
At the temple
CALM & CARVED
Shikharas, gardens and golden evenings
What to shoot
The carved shikharas, the gardens and the evening-lit facade.
Be respectful
Photography is often limited inside the shrine — ask first.
Best light
Evening, around aarti, gives the warmest glow.
Outside
The gardens and courtyards offer calm, uncluttered frames.
Know before you go
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By night the old jewellers' square turns into a buzzing street-food bazaar.
SNACKSLaw Garden Khau Galli
An evening lane of carts serving Gujarati chaat, sandwiches and sweets.
CLASSICSOld City stalls
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Pure-veg & prasad
Most temple areas are strictly vegetarian; many offer prasadam.
ISKCON Ahmedabad FAQ
Where is the ISKCON temple in Ahmedabad?
On SG Highway in west Ahmedabad — Shri Shri Radha Govind Dham.
Which deities are worshipped?
Radha and Krishna (as Radha Govind), in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
Is there an entry fee?
No, entry for darshan is free.
What are the timings?
Roughly 4:30 AM to 8:30 PM, with a midday break.
Is food available?
Yes — the Govindam hall serves popular vegetarian prasadam-style meals.
Can I take photographs?
Outside and in the complex generally yes; the inner shrine may be restricted.
When are the big festivals?
Janmashtami and the city's Rath Yatra are major occasions here.
What should I wear?
Modest clothing; remove footwear at the entrance.
Is it family-friendly?
Very — it's calm, welcoming and suited to all ages.
How do I get there?
It's on SG Highway, easily reached by cab, auto or BRTS.
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Published 25 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026