Sri Sri Radha Partha Sarathi Mandir Guide

Sri Sri Radha Partha Sarathi Mandir is the ISKCON temple at Hare Krishna Hill in East of Kailash, New Delhi. It is known for the worship of Radha and Krishna, with Krishna honoured as Partha Sarathi, the charioteer of Arjuna. This guide covers the temple’s meaning, visit customs, darshan planning, related mantras, and ways to continue your practice at home.

Where is the temple and what does its name mean?

The temple is in South Delhi, at Hare Krishna Hill, East of Kailash. It is commonly known as ISKCON Temple Delhi. Local traffic, parking, and entry arrangements can change, so check the latest details before leaving and allow extra time for the final part of your trip.

The name explains the form of Krishna worshipped here. Partha refers to Arjuna, who was the son of Pritha, also known as Kunti. Sarathi means charioteer. The name therefore recalls Krishna guiding Arjuna’s chariot and standing beside him as a friend, teacher, and protector.

The words Sri Sri are a respectful devotional title. The temple’s main worship is centred on Radha and Krishna, while the wider complex supports congregational prayer, study, chanting, and service.

What can you see and experience there?

A visit is usually centred on darshan, or respectfully viewing the deities. You may also encounter kirtan, aarti, spiritual talks, book areas, and prasada arrangements, depending on the day’s programme. These activities are part of worship, not just attractions for visitors.

Aarti is a shared prayer offered with lamps, music, and sacred words. If you arrive during aarti, stand to one side, watch the local custom, and join only in a way that feels respectful. You do not need to know every word to take part quietly.

The temple can be busy during weekends, festivals, and special programmes. A quieter visit may be easier on a weekday or outside the main prayer periods. Since timings can change, rely on current temple information rather than an old visit guide.

How should you plan your first visit?

Plan for a simple, respectful temple visit rather than a rushed sightseeing stop. Wear clean, modest clothes, keep your phone on silent, and leave enough time for security, footwear storage, darshan, and prayer.

Visit point	Practical advice
Location	Hare Krishna Hill, East of Kailash, New Delhi
Travel	Use a map for the current metro, road, and last-mile route
Timing	Check the latest darshan and aarti schedule before going
Clothing	Choose clean, modest clothing suitable for a place of worship
Footwear	Remove shoes before entering the sacred area and follow local instructions
Photography	Ask before taking photographs, especially near worship and devotees
Prasada	Follow the temple’s current serving time and queue system

If you travel by metro, confirm the best station for your starting point and use an auto-rickshaw, taxi, or a short walk for the final stretch. Do not assume that parking will be available close to the entrance.

Before leaving home

Eat lightly if you plan to stay for prayer, carry water for the journey, and avoid bringing items that may not be allowed inside. If you are visiting with children or older family members, plan breaks and explain the basic customs in advance.

At the entrance

Follow signs and the instructions of temple volunteers. Keep your footwear in the marked place, dress with care, and avoid blocking doors or queues. If you are unsure about a custom, watching others for a moment is better than guessing.

What should you do inside the temple?

Begin with a quiet prayer. You may offer gratitude, ask for inner strength, or simply sit and listen to the kirtan. Hindu worship does not require a visitor to perform every ritual on the first visit.

Stand calmly during darshan and keep the path clear for others. Avoid loud conversation, arguments, or casual behaviour near the deities. Do not touch sacred objects unless a priest or volunteer invites you to do so.

You can join a kirtan by clapping softly or repeating words that you know. If you do not know the language, listening with attention is enough. Before accepting prasada, wait for the serving instructions and receive it with respect.

Which mantras fit this form of devotion?

The temple is connected with Krishna devotion, so a Vishnu-centred prayer can be a natural part of home practice. One commonly recited prayer is:

Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat

Its simple devotional sense is: we contemplate Narayana and Vasudeva, and pray that Vishnu guide our understanding. Pronunciation matters less than a steady, respectful practice. If you are learning, listen to a trusted teacher or a clear traditional recitation.

The Ganesha mantra Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha is also widely used before a new task, puja, study session, or important beginning. Devotees traditionally associate it with a clear mind, an auspicious start, and the removal of inner and outer obstacles. These are spiritual aims, not a promise of guaranteed results.

You can choose one mantra and repeat it calmly instead of collecting many prayers without regular practice. The Japa Mala guide explains how a mala is used and why repetition can help bring steadiness to prayer.

How is Amarkantak connected to these temple questions?

Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh is a different pilgrimage centre from the Delhi temple. It is best known for the Narmada Udgam area, connected with the source of the Narmada River. Devotees worship Maa Narmada there, while other shrines in Amarkantak honour Shiva and other deities.

So there is no single answer to the question of the god of every Amarkantak temple. The deity depends on the shrine being discussed. If you are planning a visit, note the exact temple name, its local customs, and its opening arrangements rather than using Amarkantak as if it were one shrine.

How can you check the tithi for 23 August 2026?

A date alone does not give one universal tithi. Tithi depends on the city, local sunrise, and the time at which one lunar day changes into the next. A tithi may begin or end during the calendar date, so two places can show different details for the same day.

For a temple visit or vrat, select your location—such as New Delhi—in a reliable Panchang and check the sunrise, tithi ending time, nakshatra, and any festival note. The guide What Is Panchang? explains how to read these entries without treating a calendar line as a complete muhurta decision.

How can you continue the practice at home?

A short daily routine is easier to keep than a long plan that soon stops. After visiting the temple, set aside five to ten minutes for a clean, quiet prayer. You can light a lamp if that is part of your home custom, recite one chosen mantra, read a small passage, and end with gratitude.

Sanatan Marg is a free Android app for Sanatana Dharma that can support this follow-up with Hindu learning, mantra practice, puja guidance, and Panchang-related study. You can get Sanatan Marg on Google Play and use it as a simple aid for regular practice, wherever you live.

The purpose is not to copy a temple visit exactly at home. It is to carry its values—devotion, discipline, kindness, and self-control—into ordinary life. For a simple home routine, see How to Do Morning Puja at Home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sri Sri Radha Partha Sarathi Mandir the same as ISKCON Temple Delhi?

Yes. It is commonly known as ISKCON Temple Delhi and is located at Hare Krishna Hill in East of Kailash, New Delhi. Check current local arrangements before visiting.

Who is Partha Sarathi?

Partha Sarathi is a name for Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna. The name points to Krishna’s role as guide, friend, and protector in Arjuna’s time of need.

Can I attend aarti without knowing Sanskrit?

Yes. You can stand respectfully, listen, and join only in the parts you know. Quiet attention and sincere devotion are enough for a first visit.

How do I find the tithi for 23 August 2026?

Choose your city in a reliable Panchang and check the tithi with local sunrise and ending time. The result can vary by location, so do not use a date without a place.