The Hare Krishna Cultural Center (officially ISKCON Los Angeles – New Dvaraka), located at 3764 Watseka Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034, serves as the Western World Headquarters for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Founded by Srila Prabhupada in 1970, it is a premier spiritual sanctuary in West Los Angeles dedicated to Bhakti Yoga.

Key features

Daily Worship & Darshan: The temple follows a comprehensive schedule for viewing the Lordships Sri Sri Rukmini Dvarakadish, with Darshan hours typically starting at 4:30 AM and multiple sessions throughout the day.

Community Meals (Prasadam): Known for the Sunday Love Feast, which includes a free vegetarian dinner, lecture, and Kirtan (musical meditation). Govinda’s Restaurant serves daily vegetarian/vegan buffets.

Festivals & Celebrations: Major events in 2025 included the 49th Annual Festival of the Chariots (Ratha Yatra) and Janmashtami.

Religious Education: Offers advanced spiritual learning through the Bhakti Shastri and Guru Disciple courses.

Ceremonies: Performs traditional Vedic rites, including marriages (Vivaha) and various Yajñas (fire rituals).

Charitable Giving: Distributes thousands of free meals annually through the global "Food For Life" initiative.

Bhagavad Gita Museum: Provides an educational experience through dioramas and narrated exhibits explaining ancient Indian philosophy.

Outreach & Counseling: Offers spiritual coaching and seminars on Vedic wisdom for personal transformation.

Spiritual Literature: The center is a hub for book distribution, notably organizing a 30,000-book Bhagavad Gita Marathon in December 2025.

Accessibility: The center is fully wheelchair accessible, including the entrance, parking lot, and restrooms.

Volunteer Opportunities: A volunteer-run community that offers numerous roles in service, food preparation, and festival support.