Radha Parthasarathi Temple, built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Anantaprur, was inaugurated in February 2008. Constructed at a cost of Rs.5 crore, this grand temple is situated at Somaladoddi village which is just in the outskirts of the city.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna (in the form of Parthasarathy) and Goddess Radha. The idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha are placed in the Garbha Griha of the temple. The temple is in the shape of a chariot. The colour of the temple during the day is pink but it takes golden shade during the night. The temple has Vedanta Patashala, conference hall, kirtan hall, restaurant and garden in its premises.
The temple administration provides free food in the form of prasadam to children in the nearby areas and patients in the hospitals. Janamashtami is celebrated in the temple with pomp and gaiety. The temple remains open from 4 am to 12 pm and again from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm on all days. Taxis and autorickshaws are available to the visitors reach the temple. It is a must visit destination for devotees. Families visiting the shrine will enjoy the peaceful ambience reverberating here.
Image credit (Radha Parthasarathi Temple, built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Anantaprur, was inaugurated in February 2008. Constructed at a cost of Rs.5 crore, this grand temple is situated at Somaladoddi village which is just in the outskirts of the city.
