ANNADANAM MAHADANAM
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ISKCON - Visakhapatnam
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which is popularly known as the Hare Krishna Movement or Krishna Consciousness, was founded in New York on 1966 by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada with the help of disciples, friends, and well-wishers. ISKCON was founded as spiritual society that encompasses a worldwide association of Vaishnavas or devotees of The Supreme Personality Of Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna, for the express purpose of reviving the factual identity of all souls regardless of their current misidentification with the body based on race, sex, creed, country, language, or any other erroneous belief centered and focused on the bodily concept of life. The principle process for reviving our original consciousness is through the method of mantra meditation, more specifically, by the chanting of the Maha (great) mantra, which includes all other mantra potencies and potentialities within this one grand, all encompassing mantra:
" Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare"
SEVA
FESTIVALS
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
The entire world celebrates the divine appearance of Lord Sri Krishna. In our temple, the arrangements for the festival start well ahead.
Sri Radhastami
Radhashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the bright fortnight (shukla paksha ashtami) in the month of Bhadra (August – September). ...
Deepotsava
Deepotsava, also known as the festival of lights, is celebrated in the month of Kartika (October – November) every year. It is a month-long festival commemorating Damodara-lila, the sweet pastime of baby Krishna stealing butter and consequently being tied to a mortar by His dear mother Yashoda.
Temple Schedule
November 14,2025
Mangala Arati
04 : 30 AM
Tulasi Arati
05 : 15 AM
Darshan Arati
06 : 15 AM
NEAREST PLACES TO VISIT
Ramakrishna Beach
R.K. Beach or the Ramakrishna Beach is spread over a vast space with the metropolitan charms on one side and the calmness of the Bay of Bengal on the other. If you are drained from all the exploration and sightseeing, this is one place where you can sit back, relax and enjoy your solitude.
Kurmanathaswamy Temple, Srikurmam
Srikurmam Kurmanathaswamy Temple (also known as Srikurmam temple) is a Hindu temple in the Gara mandal of the Srikakulam district in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is dedicated to the Kurma avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kurmanathaswamy, and his consort Lakshmi, worshipped as Kurmanayaki.
Vizag Kailasagiri Hill
Kailasagiri is a hilltop park in the city of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[3] The park was developed by the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) and comprises 380 acres (150 ha) of land covered with flora and tropical trees.The hill, at 173 metres (568 ft), overlooks the city of Visakhapatnam.
Araku Valley
Araku Valley is a hill station in Visakhapatnam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, lying 111 Kilometres West of Visakhapatnam city. This place is often referred as Ooty of Andhra. It is inhabited by different tribes.It is located in the Eastern Ghats about 114 Kilometres (71 mi) from Visakhapatnam, close to the Odisha state border
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Commonly asked Questions and their responses.
Are donations tax-exempt?
Yes. ISKCON temples in India are registered under Sections 12A/12AA and 80G of the Income Tax Act. Donations qualify for a 50% tax deduction (with limits) on your taxable income.
How do I claim the 80G tax exemption?
Donate through the portal (online or offline). Receive a receipt bearing ISKCON’s 80G registration and PAN details. Include your donation and receipt details in your ITR under Schedule 80G to claim the deduction
Is there a limit to how much I can claim?
You can claim up to 50% of your donation as a deduction, subject to an overall ceiling of 10% of your adjusted gross total income (in old regime)
What are the accepted modes of donation?
Online: UPI, net banking, credit/debit cards
Offline: Cheque/DD at temples
Recurring gifts: Facility for monthly/annual donations
Project-based: Specific donations (e.g., annadanam, cow protection, temple construction)
Where do my donations go?
Your contributions support:
Temple construction & deity seva (e.g., Sudama Seva)
Food programs like Anna-daan (e.g., Food for Life)
Charity initiatives such as cow protection, anti-addiction, youth festivals, education, rural welfare, book distribution.
Can I donate to specific projects?
Yes! ISKCON offers project-specific donations including:
Annadanam / meals
Mandir Nirmana Seva
Cow protection/adoption
Temple & deity service
Gita distribution
Pandemic relief funds (e.g., COVID etc)
Free educational programs, youth festivals, anti-addiction efforts
Will I receive a receipt? How long does it take?
Receipts (physical or digital) are provided immediately after donation. They carry all tax-relevant info needed for 80G benefits
What if I donate from abroad?
No problem if you donate from your Indian accounts. Please contact us before donation if you are donating from your foreign accounts.
Can I set up recurring donations?
Yes. Monthly recurring donations are supported, with easy management and options to unsubscribe at any time
How do I know my donation is being used properly?
ISKCON maintains full transparency in all its donation-related activities.
You will receive an official receipt with all necessary tax details.
Our team is always available to answer queries regarding fund allocation.
Updates about ongoing projects and seva opportunities are regularly shared through email, WhatsApp, and temple events.
If you’d like to know more about a specific project you’ve donated to, you’re most welcome to reach out directly.
“In ISKCON, every rupee you donate becomes a brick in Krishna’s temple, a meal for the hungry, a Gita in someone’s hand, or a smile on a child’s face.”
Contact Details & Temple Location
Contact Information
Feel free to reach out with any questions about the book, speaking engagements, or media inquiries.
Email:
iskconvsp@gmail.com
Phone:
+91 94417 92704
Temple Address:
Hare Krishna Land, Sagar nagar,
Visakhapatnam-530045 Andhra Pradesh, INDIA