Mayapur Pilgrimage Itinerary – Complete Visitor Guide
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness has already constructed a big temple at Māyāpur, Navadvīpa, which is being visited by devotees from all parts of the world, as foretold by Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and anticipated by Śrī Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. (CC Adi 10.122 purport)
Each icon below links to a dedicated page with history, visiting tips, and directions.
Inside ISKCON Mayapur Campus (Must See)
This one-day Pilgrimage Itinerary guides you through ISKCON Mayapur — Temple darshan, Srila Prabhupada’s Samadhi, Bhajan Kutir, Goshala, TOVP and the Ganga.
Temple Darshan
Srila Prabhupada Samadhi & Museum
Srila Prabhupada Bhajan Kutir
(45 Minutes)
(30 Minutes)
(20 Minutes)
Experience the spiritual heart of ISKCON Mayapur with darshan of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, Sri Sri Panca-Tattva, and Sri Sri Prahlada Nrsimhadeva, accompanied by live kirtan and daily aratis.
Offer heartfelt prayers to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada at his majestic samadhi mandir, a stunning architectural tribute adorned with devotional art. Explore the Prabhupada Museum to learn how he established ISKCON and spread Krishna consciousness worldwide.
Step into the humble grass hut where Srila Prabhupada first stayed upon arriving in Sri Mayapur-dhama. This sacred site preserves the simplicity and devotion of those early days, offering visitors a chance to feel its spiritual potency and join the non-stop harinam sankirtan.
Goshala & Bullock Cart Ride
TOVP - Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
Ganga Temple
(30 Minutes)
(30 Minutes)
(30 Minutes)
At ISKCON Mayapur Goshala, pilgrims and devotees can offer go-puja, feed and lovingly interact with cows, experiencing their gentle nature while learning about cow protection and the sacred significance of cows in Vedic culture.
Join a guided tour of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium to witness its majestic architecture and intricate carvings in progress, offering a glimpse into how this sacred masterpiece will soon inspire awe and reverence as a renowned international spiritual destination.
Step into the sacred waters of Mother Ganga to cleanse your body, mind, and soul, renewing your spirit with joy and peace. Join the sacred Ganga Aarti each evening for a profound spiritual experience.
Outside ISKCON Mayapur Campus (Must See)
Take an electric Toto along Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Marg to offer your prayers at these temples
Yogapīṭha (Birthplace of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu)
Srivasa Angan (Khol-bhanga-danga)
Sri Chaitanya Math (Vrajapattana)
(30 Minutes)
(15 Minutes)
(45 Minutes)
Yogapīṭha is the sacred birthplace of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who was born under the neem tree. It also houses deities of His parents Jagannatha Miśra and Saci Māta, Gaura-Narayana with His wives, Panchatattva, Adhoksaja Vishnu, and Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s samadhi.
Srivasa Aṅgan, the home of Srivasa Pandita—an incarnation of Narada Muni—houses deities of Gaura-Nityananda with a broken mridanga, Panchatattva, Nrsimhadeva, Radha Madan Mohan, and Gourhari. It is famous for Lord Caitanya’s nocturnal kirtans.
Sri Chaitanya Math is the Gaudiya Math headquarters founded by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. It houses deities of Gandharvika-Giridhari, samadhis of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura and Srila Gaurakiśora dāsa Bābājī Mahārāja, and sacred Vrindavan site replicas.
Chand Kazi Samadhi
ISKCON Rajapur
(15 Minutes)
(45 Minutes)
Chand Kazi Samadhi, beneath the sacred Champa tree, marks the resting place of Chand Kazi—identified as Kamsa in Krishna-lila. In Sri Navadvipa-dhama Mahatmya, it is said, "By seeing this samadhi the living entities’ old age and disease are vanquished."
ISKCON Rajapur houses temples dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi; Mahaprabhu and Simantini Devi; and Lord Siva beneath the sacred banyan tree, offering a serene spiritual sanctuary honoring these divine personalities.
Swarupganj – Crossing River Jalangi (Must See)
Take an electric Toto after crossing the river to visit these temples
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur's Bhajan Kutir
Surabhī Kuñja
(30 Minutes)
(30 Minutes)
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Bhajan Kutir, also known as Sri Svananda Sukhada Kunja, includes his samadhi temple, the bhajan kutir of Srila Gaura-kisora dasa Bābājī, and the rooms of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarasvati Thakur.
Surabhi Kunja is home to the temple of Sri Nityananda Raya, Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan, and Gauranga. It also includes the Surabhi cow temple and goshala, and Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s room. This place is known as the marketplace of the Holy Name.
Navadvipa – Crossing River Ganga (Must See)
Take an electric Toto after crossing the river to visit these temples
Dhameswar Mahaprabhu Mandir
Bhajan Kutir of Jagannātha dāsa Bābājī
(30 Minutes)
(30 Minutes)
This beautiful deity of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu stands with arms lovingly extended toward His devotees. Vishnupriya Devi, His wife, was sixteen when He took sannyasa and worshiped this deity for eighty years until she departed from this world.
Bhajan Kutir and Samadhi Temple of Jagannātha Dāsa Bābājī houses deities of Sri Sri Gour Gopal, Giridhari, Gour Nitai, and Radha Giridhari. Under his guidance, Yogapīṭha was identified as the authentic birthplace of Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu.