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About ISKCON Kopargaon

A spiritual home in the sacred land of Kopargaon — where devotion, community, and Krishna consciousness come alive every day.

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Our Story

A Temple Born of
Pure Devotion

ISKCON Kopargaon is an extension centre of ISKCON Juhu, nestled in the sacred land of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra — moments from Shirdi. We are part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), founded in New York in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Our centre serves as a beacon of Vedic culture — offering daily darshan, festivals, prasad distribution, youth programs, and spiritual education to thousands of devotees and pilgrims each year.

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400+
Temples Worldwide
1966
Founded by Prabhupada
50K+
Lives Touched Annually
365
Days of Seva
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Our Founder-Ācārya

HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta
Swami Prabhupāda

The process of Krishna consciousness is the highest yoga system — not only the highest, but the broadest.

— Srila Prabhupada

At age 69, Srila Prabhupada crossed the Atlantic on a steamship and single-handedly planted the seed of the Hare Krishna movement across the world. His books, purports, and mission have transformed millions of lives across every continent — and continue to guide our centre in Kopargaon every day.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Every activity at ISKCON Kopargaon is rooted in these six pillars of Krishna consciousness.

01
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Devotion
Bhakti

Loving, selfless service to the Supreme Lord Krishna — expressed through kirtan, puja, and daily practice.

02
📖
Wisdom
Jnana

Spreading the eternal teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam for the upliftment of all.

03
🍛
Compassion
Karuna

Feeding the hungry through Annadaan and serving the community with love — because food is God's grace.

04
🎵
Kirtan
Sankirtan

The congregational chanting of the Holy Names — the most powerful spiritual practice for this age.

05
🌱
Education
Vidya

Nurturing the next generation with Vedic values, arts, and devotional culture through our youth programs.

06
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Community
Sangha

Building a family of devotees bound by love for Krishna and service to one another and the world.

Our Journey

Milestones in Devotion

How Krishna consciousness took root in Kopargaon and blossomed into a vibrant spiritual community.

1966

The Foundation

ISKCON Founded in New York

Srila Prabhupada founded ISKCON on July 13, 1966 — beginning the global spread of Vedic culture.

1971

India Returns

ISKCON Comes to India

Prabhupada returned with Western devotees, establishing centres in Mumbai, Vrindavan, and Mayapur.

2015

Kopargaon Chapter

ISKCON Kopargaon Established

Our centre opened as an extension of ISKCON Juhu, bringing Krishna consciousness to Ahmednagar.

2024

Growing Stronger

Expanding Our Outreach

Youth Empowerment Centre, expanded Annadaan, Gita Daan, and Hare Krishna Satsang — serving thousands more.