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How much does it cost to build an Iskcon temple?
The construction of all the temples will cost a whopping Rs 2100 crore. Temples which will be constructed in Vrindavan and Bengaluru will give you a glimpse of Shri Krishna’s tales and Vaikunth Dham. Vrindavan’s Chandroday temple will be the highest religious construction in the world. It will be around 700 feet high.
How ISKCON is funded?
The ISKCON Structure According to Prabhupada’s instructions, no funds received through donations, sale of books, restaurants or gifts and artefacts from one temple can be transferred to another. Each temple has to devise ways to raise funds. Hence the size of the temples depend on the donations from its patrons.
Does ISKCON pay tax?
For the taxman, Govinda is a pure commercial activity, but for Iskcon, inculcating vegetarian food habits is nothing but charity that should be free from taxation. Moreover, a major portion of Govinda’s income is donated to charity, which publishes brochures and booklets for the promotion of vegetarianism.
How many temples has ISKCON built?
850 temples
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
| ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ISKCON |
| Headquarters | Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, Nadia district, West Bengal, India |
| Location | 850 temples, ecovillages and centres |
| Coordinates | 23.424784°N 88.388867°ECoordinates:23.424784°N 88.388867°E |
Is Iskcon temple is made of gold?
About temple There is a gold-plated dhwaja-stambha (flag post) 17 m (56 ft) high and a gold plated kalash shikhara 8.5 m (28 ft) high. There is free distribution of Sri Krishna prasadam to all visitors during the darshana hours.
Does ISKCON money goes to America?
Speaking in Allahabad where he was taking part in the Magh Mela, Shankracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati said that ISKCON was being used to send money from India to foreign locations. He said that ISKCON was registered in the USA and money donated to it by Indians went to US.
Is ISKCON temple is made of gold?
Can I stay in Iskcon temple for free?
Whether or not you stay overnight, you are welcome to avail free prasadam in every ISKCON center for three days per year, twice daily.
How is fundraising done in ISKCON?
In ISKCON there is no collective fundraising. Every temple is independent, that is every temple is self-responsible for raising funds. Each temple gathers its own funds and then uses it.
How to get service in ISKCON temples?
Getting service in ISKCON temples is not very difficult one if you are maintaining four regulative principles and chanting because, the managements need devotees to render services. First, you need to evaluate your family background before selecting the kind of service you can do.
Can I donate to ISKCON outside the US?
ISKCON is not an American organization, but an international organization. ISKCON has a standard policy of each center being financially self-sustaining. So normally donations from one temple are not sent to another temple even in the same country, what to speak of outside the country.
How to get started in ISKCON as a new devotee?
(21) Therefore, first visit the nearest ISKCON temple for 4-5 sundays as a new devotee. Get introduced with the devotees there. Request them to offer any service to do from the above lists. (22) They will be pleased to give you the service you like the most.