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The Holy Abode of Lord Nityananda

Panihati Dham, situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges near Kolkata, is one of the most important places in Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It is here that Lord Nityananda organized the famous Chira-Dahi Mahotsav (Festival of Flat Rice and Yogurt), inviting everyone — regardless of caste or creed — to participate in the loving worship of Lord Chaitanya.

ISKCON Panihati continues this glorious tradition, serving the community through daily worship, spiritual education, prasadam distribution, and various seva programs.

Founder-Acharya of ISKCON

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896–1977) is the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). At the age of 69, he traveled from India to New York City and single-handedly started a worldwide movement that has touched millions of lives.

Under his guidance, ISKCON grew to encompass over 108 temples, dozens of farm communities, schools, and restaurants across six continents. His translations and commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Chaitanya Charitamrita are studied by scholars and devotees worldwide.

"I am not this body. I am spirit soul. This is the first lesson we must learn."— Srila Prabhupada

Learn About Our Mission

Serving the Community

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500+

Daily Visitors

300+

Prasadam Plates Daily

22+

Sevas Offered

25+

Years of Service

What We Do

Serving humanity through devotion, compassion, and spiritual education

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We Worship

Daily Deity worship with seven aratis, kirtan, and Bhagavatam classes, keeping the ancient Vaishnava traditions alive.

We Feed

Distributing over 300 plates of sanctified prasadam daily, following the principle that no one within 10 miles should go hungry.

We Educate

Teaching Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Vedic philosophy through Bhakti Vriksha groups and youth programs.

We Celebrate

Organizing grand festivals like Chira-Dahi Mahotsav, Janmashtami, and Rath Yatra, uniting thousands in joyful devotion.

Daily Temple Schedule

Join us in the daily worship and spiritual activities at the temple

Time	Programme	Details
04:30 – 05:00	🪔 Mangal Aarti	Wake-up offering to the Lord with beautiful kirtan
05:00 – 05:15	🪔 Tulasi Puja	Prayer and circumambulation of sacred Tulasi Devi
05:15 – 06:30	📖 Srimad Bhagavatam Class	Morning discourse on Srimad Bhagavatam
07:15 – 07:45	🪔 Darshan Aarti	Morning darshan of the Deities with aarti
07:45 – 08:00	🪔 Guru Puja	Worship of the spiritual master
08:30 – 09:00	🙏 Bhoga Offering	Morning bhoga offering to the Deities
12:30 – 13:00	🪔 Raj Bhoga Aarti	Noon aarti with grand bhoga offering
16:00 – 16:30	🙏 Afternoon Darshan	Afternoon opening of the altar
18:30 – 19:00	🪔 Sandhya Aarti	Evening aarti ceremony
19:00 – 20:00	📖 Bhagavad Gita Class	Evening discourse on Bhagavad Gita As It Is
20:15 – 20:30	🪔 Shayan Aarti	Final offering before the Lord rests for the night
17:00 – 20:30	🙏 Sunday Feast Program	Grand Sunday feast — kirtan, class, and prasadam for all!

Sevas & Offerings

Participate in devotional service and earn spiritual merit

Anna Daan Seva

Feed devotees and visitors with sanctified prasadam

₹1,100 Contribute

Gau Seva

Support the care and protection of sacred cows

₹501 Contribute

Deity Worship Seva

Sponsor daily worship offerings for the Deities

₹2,100 Contribute

Flower Seva

Offer flowers and garlands to the Deities

₹501 Contribute

Bhoga Seva

Sponsor the food offering to the Deities

₹1,500 Contribute

Ghee Lamp Seva

Offer ghee lamps during aarti ceremonies

₹251 Contribute

Tulasi Seva

Support the sacred Tulasi garden

₹251 Contribute

Pitru Shanti Puja

Sacred prayers for departed ancestors

₹2,500 Contribute

Festival Sponsorship

Sponsor grand temple festivals and celebrations

₹5,001 Contribute

Naamhat Seva

Support neighborhood kirtan and outreach programs

₹500 Contribute

Upcoming Festivals

Join us in celebrating the divine pastimes of the Lord

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11May

Nrisimha Chaturdashi

Appearance of Lord Nrisimhadeva, the half-man, half-lion incarnation who protected His devotee Prahlad. Celebrated with fasting and special evening prayers.

14Jun

Major Festival

Chira-Dahi Mahotsav

The grand festival of Flat Rice and Yogurt commemorating Lord Nityananda's legendary festival at Panihati. Thousands of devotees gather to celebrate with kirtan, special prasadam of chira (flat rice) with yogurt, fruits, and sweets, and ecstatic dancing.

28Jun

Major Festival

Jagannath Rath Yatra

The magnificent Festival of Chariots celebrating Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra's annual journey. Features a grand chariot procession through the streets of Panihati with kirtan and prasadam distribution.

14Aug

Major Festival

Janmashtami

The divine appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna celebrated with 24-hour kirtan, midnight abhishekam, elaborate Deity decorations, and a grand midnight feast. One of the biggest celebrations at ISKCON Panihati!

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patraṁ puṣpaṁ phalaṁ toyaṁ yo me bhaktyā prayacchati — tad ahaṁ bhakty-upahṛtam aśnāmi prayatātmanaḥ

— Bhagavad Gita 9.26

If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water, I will accept it.

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Stories of devotion, wisdom, and community from Panihati Dham

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Temple Gallery

Glimpses of devotion and celebration at Panihati Dham

Sri Sri Radha Krishna on the beautifully decorated altar

Early morning Mangal Aarti ceremony at 4:30 AM

Devotees engaged in ecstatic kirtan

Free prasadam being served to visitors

Grand celebration of the Chira-Dahi Mahotsav

Chariot procession during Rath Yatra

Elaborate decorations for Janmashtami

The famous Sunday love feast program

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Welcome to ISKCON Panihati

The Holy Abode of Lord Nityananda

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Serving the Community