Hare Krishna Temple - New Orleans, LA

The Hare Krishna Temple in New Orleans, an ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) center, is located at 2936 Esplanade Ave. The temple is dedicated to Sri Sri Radha Radha Kanta and follows the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, which emphasizes devotion to Krishna.

Key features

Atmosphere: Reviewers describe the temple as beautiful, peaceful, and vibrant. The atmosphere is seen as ideal for spiritual recharge and reflection.

Accessibility: The temple is open to people of all faiths, welcoming anyone seeking the bhakti (devotional) tradition.

Weekly services: The temple is well-known for its Sunday evening program, which includes chanting, music, and a free Indian vegetarian feast.

Festivals: The temple organizes celebrations for major Hindu festivals and anniversaries. For example, it hosts a Kirtanfest with 24 hours of chanting and a feast.

Cultural activities: The temple holds events featuring chanting (kirtan), music, and dancing, which are central to the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness movement.

Online streaming: Daily worship sessions are often live-streamed online for devotees who cannot attend in person.

Founding: ISKCON came to New Orleans in 1971. In 1974, the current Mid-City location was established as the residence of Sri Sri Radha Radhakanta Jiu.

Name: The temple received its name "New Sankirtan Puri" from ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada in 1976.