Temples in Mayapur
- 01
Dhameswar Mahaprabhu Temple, Nabadwip
A Nabadwip temple holding a neem-wood deity of Chaitanya said to have been worshipped by his wife Vishnupriya, reached by ferry across the Ganga.
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes, plus ferry time
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- No ticket to our knowledge; modest dress and shoes off. Check timings locally.
- 02
ISKCON Mayapur (Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir)
The international headquarters of ISKCON, with Radha-Madhava and Pancha-Tattva deities, daily aratis and a large, orderly campus on the Ganga.
- Time needed
- Half a day, longer if you attend several aratis
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- November to February; early morning and the evening aratis
- Tickets
- There is no entry ticket for darshan to our knowledge, but modest dress and removal of footwear are expected. Check current timings and any visitor rules on the official site. Festivals such as Gaura Purnima bring very long queues.
Read the ISKCON Mayapur (Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir) guide →
- 03
Sri Chaitanya Math
The Gaudiya Math's headquarters in Mayapur, founded by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, with samadhis, deities and heritage buildings.
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- No ticket to our knowledge; modest dress and shoes off. Confirm visiting hours locally.
- 04
Sri Mayapur Yogapith
The temple built at the site where Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to have been born, with a white domed shrine beside a pond.
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; November to February
- Tickets
- No ticket to our knowledge; modest dress and shoes off. Check timings locally, as small temples often close in the afternoon.
- 05
Srila Prabhupada Samadhi and Museum
The Pushpa Samadhi of ISKCON's founder, set in gardens on the campus and paired with a museum and his Bhajan Kutir.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour with the museum and Bhajan Kutir
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Check current timings with the official site; the visitor attractions list names the samadhi, Prabhupada's room, the Bhajan Kutir and a museum. Modest dress is expected and footwear stays outside.
- 06
Srivas Angan
The courtyard of Srivasa Pandita, where Chaitanya and his companions held night-time kirtans, now a small temple with several deities.
- Time needed
- About 15-20 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- No ticket to our knowledge; modest dress and shoes off. Confirm timings locally.
Day trips in Mayapur
- 07
Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary
A small 67-hectare forest sanctuary on the old Kolkata-Malda highway in Nadia, known for spotted deer, jackals and birds, and a quiet outing from Mayapur.
- Time needed
- Half a day including travel
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, November to February
- Tickets
- Entry is ticketed. Published guides give differing timings and a fee that may have changed, and official timings are not listed online; confirm with the forest department or Nadia district office before travelling.
Culture in Mayapur
- 08
Chand Kazi Samadhi, Bamunpukur
The tomb of Chand Kazi, the local magistrate remembered in Chaitanya's story, beneath an old champaka tree.
- Time needed
- About 15 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- No ticket to our knowledge. Dress modestly and ask locally about opening times.
Experiences in Mayapur
- 09
Mayapur Goshala and Bullock Cart Ride
ISKCON's cow shelter, where visitors can feed the cows and learn about cow protection, with a bullock cart ride listed as a separate attraction.
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Check current access, timings and ride details with ISKCON Mayapur. The goshala is listed as open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on the official Sri Mayapur Dhama site.
Landmarks in Mayapur
- 10
Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP)
A very large temple complex rising on the ISKCON campus, under construction since 2009, with a distinctive blue dome and cosmology-themed interiors.
- Time needed
- About 30 minutes for the exterior and open areas
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Daylight for the exterior; November to February for comfort
- Tickets
- Access to the interior and any exhibits or theatre has changed during construction. Check the official site and ISKCON Mayapur's visitor desk for current access, fees and timings before you arrive.
