ISCON Temple, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh India

A huge Krishna temple has been constructed by the ISKCON foundation on the banks of River Godavari in Rajahmundry. Popularly called as Gowthami Ghat, it is a major attraction for the young population as a recreational center. The International Sri Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) centre here is supposedly the second biggest spiritual centre in South India, after Bangalore. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Maha Prabhu, who was worshiped as the incarnation of Lord Krishna about 500 years ago, was the first saint to launch `Hare Rama Hare Krishna' sankeerthana movement. Devotees are drawn to the simplicity of the experience and the air of serenity that pervades the temple and its verdant premises