You do not need to be a member, know sacred texts or be familiar with temple customs. Come as you are, take your time, listen, ask questions and get to know the temple at your own pace. ISKCON Zagreb – Gaur-Nitai Mandir is open to everyone who wishes to experience kīrtan, spiritual knowledge, prasādam and the peaceful atmosphere of a spiritual community.
For most new visitors, the best first visit is the Sunday program, also known as the Sunday Feast. The program usually includes kīrtan, a lecture, time for questions, association and prasādam — delicious vegetarian food offered to Kṛṣṇa. You can sing, listen, sit quietly or simply observe.
The program usually begins with kīrtan, the shared chanting of the holy names. This is followed by a lecture that presents spiritual knowledge in a practical and understandable way. At the end, visitors and devotees gather for prasādam and informal association. The atmosphere is peaceful, friendly and open to questions.
The programs are open to everyone: first-time visitors, families, students, curious seekers, spiritual searchers and those already practicing bhakti-yoga. No previous knowledge of Hinduism, Sanskrit, yoga or the Vaiṣṇava tradition is needed. It is enough to come with respect and an open heart.
The temple is a peaceful and sacred space, so we kindly ask you to come in clean and modest clothing, silence your phone and respect the atmosphere of prayer and kīrtan. Shoes are removed before entering the temple room. If you are not sure what to do, feel free to ask someone present — we will be happy to help.
There is no pressure or expectation. You can come simply to listen to kīrtan, stay for the lecture, ask a question, taste prasādam or just get to know the space. If you would like to know more about programs, visiting the temple or opportunities for service, feel free to contact us. You are welcome.
