ISKCON Baltimore - Catonsville, MD

The ISKCON Baltimore temple in Catonsville, Maryland, is a spiritual center for followers of the Hare Krishna movement. It provides a peaceful sanctuary for worship, cultural events, and community service.

Key features

Peaceful Atmosphere: It is known for its quiet and peaceful setting, which is conducive to spiritual reflection and meditation.

Daily worship: The temple conducts daily puja (worship) and aarti (ceremony with lights) for the deities.

Sunday Feast: Every Sunday, the temple hosts a special program that includes spiritual lectures, kirtan (musical chanting), and a complimentary vegetarian feast known as prasadam.

Festivals: The temple celebrates all major Hare Krishna festivals, including Janmashtami and Diwali, attracting many devotees from the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.

Religious Education: The temple offers spiritual and philosophical instruction based on the Bhagavad Gita and other Vedic scriptures.

Community meals: The temple provides vegetarian and vegan food, notably the free prasadam on Sundays, which promotes community and spiritual well-being.

Cultural Programs: Various cultural and educational activities are organized for children and adults to foster spiritual growth and community ties.

Outreach: The temple engages in outreach activities, including promoting the Hare Krishna philosophy and distributing free food.