ISKCON RAJAPUR DHAM — Attraction in West Bengal

In mayapur it is situated in Rajapur near ISKCON temple.This is the place where Lord Jagannath dev resides with his elder brother Balabhadra and younger sister Subhadra devi. Here lord Jagannath dev appear to mercy specially his devotee Jagadish Mishra and merciful lord mercy us too that's why we can go and get darshan of lord in Rajapur temple, Mayapur. In Chaitanya dev's time Jagadish Mishra being a devotee of lord can't go to Puri dham with other devotee.As he became blind as well as old.Inabilty of going Puri Dham to see lord with other devotee he became very sad,ardently crying and decided give up hi life.On that night in sleeping lord appeared to him and told him that next morning while he took bath in river Ganges a wooden log will come and he has to took that log and will have to the carpenter ,who live in the next village near of his area ,and the carpenter was a leprocy patient it's also fortel by God. Lord also told that gave him the log to carve my deity and after completing you installed my deity and worship me as the lord of Nilachal Dham (Jagannath dham, Puri) as As lord fortold, a big log floating come an touch the body of Jagadish Ganguly while he was bathing in river Ganges.upon touching the log he regain his eyesight.by the help of villagers he take the lig near the carpenter. But the carpenter telling as a leprosy patient he couldn't but Jagadish Ganguly assured him that only he could as it was lord's decision. After that that carpenter started carving,while he started his work is leprosy disease cured gradually.after curving completed Jagadish Ganguly with some devotee installed lord's transcendental form of there lord Jagannath Balavadra and Subhadra .a d performed their service sincerely and blissfully. From that day today also the worship is still being continued .and here many more lila performed by the lord with devotee which also being continued today also. Special ceromony is at the time of Snan yatra and Rathayata... and the other times also lord give his darshan to devotee .Here a shiv temple also situated in this area and Simantini mata (maa mahamaya)temple also situated just beside the other side of the pond which is near the Jagannath temple .It's a life long opportunity to get darshan of lord Jagannath dev and his temple. Beautiful maintained area.and so calmness of the area you can concentrate your heart to the chanting of the holy name of lord easily.also do pradakshin to the lord .It's a special memory. 🙏Jai Jagannath Balavadra and...

It is one of the prominent temples within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) network.

This temple complex in Mayapur is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladeva (Balarama), and Lady Subhadra, following the tradition of the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. Mayapur, particularly the area around the temple, holds immense significance in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition as the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Krishna and a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement.

Devotees and pilgrims from around the world visit the ISKCON Rajapur Jagannath Temple in Mayapur to participate in daily worship, kirtans (devotional singing), lectures, and other spiritual activities that revolve around the teachings of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the practice of Bhakti yoga.

Mayapur, with its various temples and spiritual centres, is a hub of devotional activities and a place where devotees can deepen their spiritual connection and understanding of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. It's also a significant destination for pilgrims interested in exploring the life and teachings of Lord...

ISKCON Rajapur, near Mayapur, is a peaceful and spiritually uplifting place dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Baladev, and Subhadra. The temple is beautifully maintained, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm village atmosphere. Devotees describe it as less crowded than the main ISKCON Mayapur complex, making it perfect for meditation and quiet prayer. The priests and volunteers are kind and helpful, always guiding visitors about the temple’s history and rituals. Cleanliness, calmness, and devotional ambiance make it a must-visit for those seeking a true spiritual experience. Nearby prasadam and simple accommodations are available, offering a traditional touch of Vaishnava hospitality. One small improvement could be ensuring prasadam is served three times a day for all present devotees, which would enhance the overall experience and comfort...