ISKCON Kolkata

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After establishing hundreds of temples all over the world, Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada returned to India in August 1970.

He established ISKCON’s first center in India in Kolkata at 3C Albert Road, Kalkata – 700017. He came to Kalkata along with his foreign disciples. Shaven – headed Westerners, with sikhas, Vaisnava tilaka, saffron robes, playing mrdangas and karatalas, chanting Hare Krishna, quoting Sanskrit verses eloquently created sensation in Kolkata. Hundreds of people would gather to have a glimpse of these Western devotees. Sankirtan was performed at places like Dalhousie Square, Chowringee and at other different places.

Srila Prabhupada unfolded the “Life Membership” program in Kolkata. The “Life Membership” fee was Rs 1,111 and the members were entitled for several benefits including copies of Srila Prabhupada books and free accommodation in ISKCON centers around the world.
The first deity in India was installed in Kalkata and worship started from this temple in May 1971. HH Tamala Krishna Goswami, Srila Prabhupada’s one of the most beloved disciples, was the second president of ISKCON Kalkata. The first Rath Yatra of ISKCON in India was celebrated in Kalkata on 12th July 1972. The Rath Yatra procession began from 3C Albert Road and culminated at Mallick’s Thakurbari at 12 M.G. Road. Hundreds of thousands of people participated in this wonderful event.
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