‘Modi has done everything in his capacity to address attacks on ISKCON in Bangladesh’, says president of temple set to be inaugurated by PM tomorrow
The temple, a white marble structure set amidst lush greenery and hills near the Pandavkada waterfall, will be the third ISKCON temple in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
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PM Narendra Modi (Source: Express Archives)Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON project in Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar on Wednesday.
The temple, a white marble structure set amidst lush greenery and hills near the Pandavkada waterfall, will be the third ISKCON temple in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
“Many residents of Navi Mumbai expressed their desire for an ISKCON temple and a cultural space in their city. Responding to this demand, we envisioned a temple that not only serves as a spiritual hub but also addresses concerns often raised about the management of religious spaces in India,” H G Sura Das, the president of Kharghar ISKCON, said.
He added that Modi is the “ideal choice” for inaugurating the temple, citing his contributions to national development and efforts to promote Indian culture globally. Speaking about the attacks on ISKCON temples in Bangladesh, he stated, “Modiji has done everything within his capacity to address the attacks in our neighbouring country and pacified the situation there. He is truly the protector of our sanatan dharma. India has faced intruders both before and after 1947, and we always needed a leader who could tackle these issues effectively.”
Built on an eight-acre plot, the temple faced significant delays in construction due to challenges like demonetisation and the Covid-19 pandemic.
With a total construction cost of Rs 200 crore funded by donations by the devotees, the temple complex spans 2.5 acres of built-up area, while the remaining five acres are dedicated to green spaces.
The temple also features amenities including a guest house, a restaurant, a yoga and Ayurveda centre, a gym, and a library.
A major attraction within the temple premises is a 1,008-seater cultural centre and auditorium, designed to host performances, spiritual discourses, and Vedic teachings.
The temple trust has requested the government to hand over nearby public spaces, such as the amphitheatre in Kharghar, Gram Udyog Vikas Bhawan, and Kharghar Central Park, for better management and to create more opportunities for cultural events for the local residents.
The inauguration ceremony on Wednesday will be attended by Governor C P Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.
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