Hare Krishna Movement
Hyderabad, Telengana
Stage
2015 | Completed
Area
5 Acres Land Area,
6 Lacs SFT Built-up Area
Requirement of ISCON Group is to retain unique standing posture of Sri Laxmi Narasimha and develop Radha-Krishna temple and other services around it. Existing temple houses a self-manifestswayambhu deity of Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy.
Site is known for having most ancient temple in Hyderabad. It is surrounded by wonderful residential colonies, schools and parks. Idea is to develop the whole complex in accordance with present natural contour of site. It not only optimizes construction cost, minimizes debris generation but also let one to enjoy the site and its surrounding in its true identity.
Concept of Radha-Krishna temple is inspired from eight petaledlotus, symbolizing the eight process of devotional service, with the ninth process, atma-nivedanam or self-surrender, as the centre. This lotus is also found at the heart of the Garbhadhatu Mandala, regarded as the womb or embryo of the world.
Depending on interspatial relationship and location of roads,whole site is divided into 5 zones namely Administration, Temple complex, Convention hall, Residential Block and Basti Facilities. The appearance of Swayambhu temple has been revamped while keeping its location undisturbed.
During night, Radha-Krishna temple illuminates as mukut of lord Krishna. Different colored light beam is projected on the petal surface, illuminating it as peacock feathers, whereas crystal on Kalas top sparkles with white light. Even devotees living far away from temple complex can feel the presence of their supreme god. Development includes restoration of Swayambhu temple, new temple for Radha-kishna, ashram & spaces for supplementary activities like guest house, functional hall etc.