The Hare Krishna Temple (also known as ISKCON Berkeley or New Jagannatha Puri) is a historic spiritual hub located at 2334 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94705. Established in 1975, it is one of the oldest ISKCON centers in the United States and serves as a vibrant center for Vedic culture and Bhakti Yoga in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Key features

Daily Worship & Darshan: The temple is open daily from 4:30 AM to 8:30 PM (closing at 9:00 PM on Sundays). Regular Aarti rituals occur at 4:30 AM (Mangala Aarti) and throughout the day, with deities of Lord Jagannatha, Radha-Gokulananda, and Gaura-Nitai.

Sunday Love Feast: A "world-famous" free vegetarian festival held every Sunday starting at 4:30 PM. It includes kirtan (chanting), a discourse on the Bhagavad Gita, and a full vegetarian feast.

Daily Lunch: The temple serves made-from-scratch, all-you-can-eat vegetarian lunch daily from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Festivals & Celebrations: Grand celebrations are held for Rathayatra (Festival of Chariots), Janmashtami, and Gaura Purnima.

Educational Programs: Offers regular study sessions on ancient spiritual texts, including Friday evening online Bhagavad Gita classes.

Community Support: The temple serves prasadam multiple times daily to assist the local community.

Accessibility: The facility is fully inclusive, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restrooms.

Gift Shop: An on-site shop is open during functions, offering spiritual books and artifacts.

Volunteer Opportunities: Devotees and visitors can participate in various service roles (Seva) to support temple operations.

Online Resources: You can find 2026 event calendars and live-streamed lectures on the official ISKCON Berkeley website.