I went there at around 5 in the evening. The idols were covered. They told., the cover will open at 6:30pm. One lady welcomed me by offering one dish full of prasadam (wonderful Indian, like snacks). The water served was little different than normal water. Then one gentleman arrived and spoke with me in English. He told me few things related to the iskon temple in Buenos Aires. There are no Radha Krishna idols. But the other disciples idols. After 6:30 pm, the covers opened and gods idols were visible. It was like the big Dev ghar (puja house in every Indian homes). It was wonderful experience to witness all rituals carried by non Indian personnel. The arti was mix of arti and bhajan . The disciple were enjoying arti in little different way. The way was more exciting bhajan. Although different but it was enjoying. It seems they follow different practices than usual Indian temples. After arti bhajan, they offered me mahaprasadam (one puri with potato bhaji). It was tasty. By the time I ate mahaprasadam, they covered the idols and started washing the temple floor. It seems, we can not say, it is a temple. It's kind of math or ashram. But most important is enjoying bhajan arti in Buenos Aires... I e. So far from India, is a great feeling. Hare Ram Hare Ram, Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krushna Hare Krushna, Krushna...
Read moreEl más grande templo y comunidad ya histórica Hare Krsna de ISKCON en la Argentina, la Sociedad Internacional para la Conciencia de Krsna que fundara el reconocido maestro espiritual hindú Srila Prabhupada en su extensa misión por el mundo entero. El altar con las deidades de Sri Sri Gaura Nitai en todo su esplendor. Los festivales del amor de los domingos por la tarde son famosos en todo el mundo, con kiirtans, bhajans, clases de Bhagavad Gita y al final, un extenso banquete gratuito de comidas lacto vegetarianas para todos los presentes. El templo tiene su propio restaurante donde degustar platos de la cocina hindú ofrecida a las deidades (prasadam) y una tienda de libros, ropa y muchos recuerdos. Si eres practicante de yoga, si te gusta la espiritualidad y las artes, conocer este templo será un...
Read morePlease notice that the donation options of so many thousands of dollars when going on the website are referring to Argentinian dollar so it is more like 6 $ when saying ...
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