Iskcon - Minneapolis, MN

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple at 4000 Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis is a welcoming center for the Hare Krishna movement. It serves as a community gathering place for worship, chanting, and spiritual activities. The location, described as a storefront-turned-temple, is a temporary space as the congregation seeks a permanent home.

Key features

Deity Worship: The temple is a place of devotion to Krishna, the supreme deity in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. It features devotional altars for worship.

Kirtan and Chanting: Melodious Harinaam sankirtan (the Hare Krishna mantra) and devotional singing are a central part of the temple's activities.

Prasadam (Vegetarian meals): The temple serves prasadam, or sanctified vegetarian food, to devotees and guests. Reviewers consistently praise the quality and significance of these meals.

Festivals and Events: While not explicitly detailed, ISKCON centers typically celebrate major festivals like Janmashtami, the appearance day of Lord Krishna. The local ISKCON community also participates in events like the Diwali Mela.

Educational Services: The temple has a classroom for students to facilitate spiritual training and education. It also offers yoga and mantra meditation sessions.

Community: The temple is a focal point for a strong and welcoming community of devotees.

Facilities: The space includes a gift shop offering devotional items, books, music, and clothing. It also features a snack bar with affordable vegetarian cuisine.

Outreach: The temple actively engages in outreach programs to share the teachings of Krishna consciousness with the wider community.