TEMPLE OVERVIEW
Basic Information
- Name: Templo Hare Krishna
- Location: Gobernador Tiburcio Montiel 45, San Miguel Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11850 Ciudad de México, CDMX
- Established: Fall 1971
- Architecture: Former Ethiopian Embassy building, featuring blend of classical Spanish and Middle Eastern architecture
Historical Significance
Located in the prestigious Chapultepec neighborhood, near Los Pinos (former presidential residence). This temple was established under Srila Prabhupada's direct guidance and blessed by his personal visits in 1972 and 1975.
TEMPLE LEGACY & ACHIEVEMENTS
Founding Story
"I arrived in Mexico City on June 1st, 1971," recalls Chitsukhananda, who was the first devotee to go to Latin America, and whose desire to spread Krishna consciousness in Spanish was enthusiastically granted by Srila Prabhupada.
In the first week, Chitsukhananda appeared on Jacobo Zabludovski's show '24 Horas' on national television. With assistance from Alfonso Araiza, a lawyer, they translated various books including 'Easy Journey to Other Planets.'
Temple Growth
- 500 guests attending every Sunday
- Diverse community including doctors, lawyers, engineers, and students
- International devotees from the U.S. joining the community
- Srila Prabhupada's interview on national television reaching millions
Current Impact
Literary Contribution
Major distributor of Bhagavad-gita and Vedic literature in Mexico
Cultural Events
Annual Ratha-Yatra festival since 2002
Educational Programs
Regular classes in philosophy, yoga, and Bharat-Natyam Dance
Community Service
Active participation in religious tolerance seminars and counseling services
Notable Quotes
"Our central and convenient location lends to an always increasing number of visitors. On an average day, we'll have twenty to forty people attending our evening Bhagavad-gita class." - Guru Prasad Swami, ISKCON's Governing Body Commissioner for Mexico
"Since Srila Prabhupada visited this temple twice, it is not only Mexico's temple, but a place of pilgrimage that must be preserved for the whole society of ISKCON." - Guru Prasad Swami
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Daily Programs
- Morning and evening Bhagavad-gita classes
- Regular kirtan sessions
- Yoga and meditation classes
Community Outreach
- Book distribution programs
- Bhakti-vriksha congregational groups
- Prasadam distribution
FUTURE VISION
Expansion Projects
- Opening satellite centers in Mexico City
- Expanding traveling festival programs
- Developing agricultural initiatives
Current Priorities
- Renovating devotee accommodations
- Upgrading festival kitchen facilities
- Building new guest rooms
To Know More About Our Temple, Please Contact:
+52 442 173 4756