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Sri Mayapur Dham is located in Nadia, West Bengal. It is approximately 130 km north of Kolkata. You can reach Mayapur by train (to Krishnanagar or Nabadwip Dham stations), by hiring a private taxi from Kolkata airport/rail stations, or by taking ISKCON-organized pilgrim buses.
Mayapur offers various guest house facilities (such as Gada Bhavan, Vamsa Bhavan, and Conch Building) ranging from basic budget rooms to air-conditioned suites. We recommend reserving guest rooms at least 2-3 months in advance, especially during the Gaura Purnima festival season.
No, entry to the ISKCON Mayapur temple campus and surrounding gardens is completely free for everyone. Donations are optional and highly appreciated to support our free food distribution (Annadana) and temple construction efforts.
Yes! We offer several online puja options including Archana, Narasimha Puja, and dynamic Sevas. You can specify names and gotras, and our priests will execute the offerings on your behalf, with sanctified prasadam mailed to your address.