ISKCON Sahibabad Temple

ISKCON Sahibabad Temple (Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir): What to Know Before You Go

If you’re in Ghaziabad’s Rajendra Nagar/Sahibabad belt and want a temple visit that’s structured, music-forward, and built around a predictable daily program, ISKCON Sahibabad (also described as Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir) is one of the most straightforward options in the area. It’s regularly referenced as an extension of ISKCON Ghaziabad’s spiritual activities, operating from a smaller premises in Rajendra Nagar, Sahibabad—hence the “ISKCON Sahibabad” name you’ll see across listings.

Below is a practical, no-filler guide based on verifiable details from published sources and the data you provided.

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Quick facts (from listing data + public listings)

– Name: ISKCON Sahibabad Temple (Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir)
– Location: Rajendra Nagar, Sahibabad (Ghaziabad), Uttar Pradesh, India
– Address (as listed): Block-3, Sector-5, Rajendra Nagar, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005
– Coordinates (as listed): ~28.682787°N, 77.356444°E

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Darshan hours + daily aarti/program schedule

One of the biggest advantages of an ISKCON visit is the rhythm: the day is broken into clear “anchor” moments (aarti, darshan, discourse). For Sahibabad, published timings list:

### Open/close (daily)
– 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
– 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

### Daily program highlights (as published)
– 4:30 AM – Mangala Arati
– 5:00 AM – Sri Tulasi Puja
– 5:15 AM – Japa Meditation
– 7:30 AM – Shringar Darshan
– 7:45 AM – Guru Puja
– 8:00 AM – Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture
– 12:30 PM – Raj Bhog Arati
– 4:00 PM – Dhupa/Dhoop Arati
– 6:15 PM – Shri Tulsi Arati
– 6:45 PM – Sandhya Arati and Maha Kirtan
– 8:00 PM – Bhagavad Gita Discourse
– 8:50 PM – Shayan Arati

### Sunday program note
– 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Sunday): Kirtan, Lecture, Prasadam

Practical takeaway: If you can only show up once, aim for Sandhya Arati + Maha Kirtan (6:45 PM) or Raj Bhog Arati (12:30 PM)—these are clearly marked focal points in the schedule.

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What you’ll see inside (deities + spaces mentioned)

Published temple information lists multiple “dhams”/shrines and figures typically found in ISKCON settings:

– Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra
– Sri Sri Gaur Nitai
– Garun Dev
– Srila Prabhupada

It’s also explicitly described as dedicated to Shri Krishna (and, in another line, “Shri Radha Krishna”).

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On-the-ground etiquette that prevents awkward moments

Even when rules vary by temple, a few basics keep you respectful and comfortable in an ISKCON setting:

– Dress: modest coverage is the safest default in any active worship space.
– Shoes: expect to remove footwear (a shoe-store area is referenced in services).
– During aarti: stand back from the front flow and let regular devotees move first—especially at peak aarti times (evenings can compress quickly).
– Photos: published notes indicate photography is “Yes,” but also calls out that photographing inside while someone is engaged in worship is “not ethical” and asks visitors to follow rules and tips. In practice, treat this as “ask first, and don’t shoot people at prayer.”

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Facilities/services you can reasonably expect here (because they’re explicitly listed)

The Sahibabad page lists these basic services:

– Prasad
– Power backup
– CCTV security
– Office
– Shoe store

(If you’re planning around prasad, the only confirmed detail is that it’s offered; specific meal timings beyond the Sunday program aren’t stated in the cited source.)

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How to reach ISKCON Sahibabad (what’s actually stated)

Published “How to Reach” details include:

– Address: Block-3 Sector-5 Rajendra Nagar, Sahibabad Ghaziabad, UP 201005
– Nearby metro names (listed): Vaishali, Shyam Park
– Road approach (listed): GT Road / Wazirabad Road → Dr Zakir Hussain Marg / Major Mohit Sharma Marg

Local reality check (non-speculative): Delhi-NCR traffic patterns can make distances meaningless; if you’re optimizing for a specific aarti time, build buffer.

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What ISKCON is (quick context that helps visitors “read” the experience)

ISKCON is the International Society for Krishna Consciousness; the official ISKCON site positions it as “the official website of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)” and provides core topics like Bhakti Yoga, festivals, and vegetarianism as part of its public-facing belief and practice framework. – The Hare Krishna Movement

That matters because it explains why the Sahibabad schedule leans heavily into:
– kirtan (congregational chanting)
– scripture discourse (Bhagavatam/Gita sessions)
– Tulasi worship
– structured daily worship blocks

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Best time to visit (strategy, not guesswork)

Because the schedule is the reliable anchor, “best time” is less about season and more about what you want out of the visit:

– Quiet darshan + less crowd pressure: arrive between major aarti peaks, not exactly at the start minute.
– High-energy, music-centered experience: go for Sandhya Arati + Maha Kirtan (6:45 PM).
– If you’re visiting on Sunday: the listed 1:00–2:00 PM block is explicitly designed around kirtan/lecture/prasadam.

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Two nearby “pair it with” stops (internal links)

If you want to turn temple time into a half-day plan inside Ghaziabad, here are two relevant RealJourneyTravels pages you can link internally:

– For greenery and a reset after darshan: City Forest Park Ghaziabad Journey Tours & Travels
– For an easy, low-commitment park stop (lake + open space): Indira Priyadarshini Park Ghaziabad Journey Tours & Travels

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Outdated-data flag (important)

Temple timings and program schedules can change around festivals, special katha weeks, renovations, or seasonal adjustments. The schedule above is published in a third-party temple listing format, so treat it as directionally reliable but not a guarantee—especially if you’re traveling specifically for one aarti.

If you want, I can verify the most current timings via additional official/social updates in a follow-up (the official site for ISKCON Sahibabad didn’t render readable text in the tool view during this run, so I’m not going to pretend I confirmed it there).