This is a temple and cultural centre of the Vaishnava tradition in central Tallinn. Everyone is welcome — for a service, a lecture, kirtan, or simply for stillness and the darshan of the Deities.
We are part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), founded by Srila Prabhupada in 1966, continuing the ancient Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
The temple occupies a historic 1922 building beside Tallinn's Old Town; the community moved here in 1998. The presiding Deities are Sri Sri Nitai-Caitanya Candra (Gaura-Nitai), as well as Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi.
We practise bhakti-yoga: chanting the holy names, studying the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, mercy, truthfulness, control of the mind and selfless service. Experienced devotees and first-time guests are equally welcome in the temple.
Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. In 1965, at the age of sixty-nine, he sailed from India to New York with almost no money and no contacts — to fulfil his spiritual master's instruction and bring the teachings of bhakti to the whole world.
In twelve years he opened more than a hundred temples on every continent and translated dozens of volumes from Sanskrit and Bengali — Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srimad-Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrita. His books remain the foundation of our practice: they are what we read and discuss at the morning classes in the temple.
“Chant Hare Krishna and be happy.”Srila Prabhupada
Open daily 5:00–20:00. The current programme is highlighted in Tallinn time.
On festival days the schedule may change.
The week's main gathering, open to all. Kirtan, philosophy and a shared feast — come even for the first time.
Sanctified vegetarian food for everyone who wishes to share it.
Around 14:00 you can come for lunch. You must let the kitchen know before 10:00 that you are coming.
After the Sunday programme — a big feast, a chance to meet devotees.
Tasty vegetarian sweets can be bought from the temple fridge, cash or transfer. To buy — find any devotee in the temple, or if no one is around, call the temple phone.
Everything in the temple rests on service: the kitchen, the altar, Tulasi, the festivals, welcoming guests. If you would like to take part, tell any of the board members (contacts below) and they will introduce you to the people who do it.
Weekday lunches and the big Sunday feast, sweets from the fridge. Lunch booking — before 10:00.
Altar service, dressing and decorating the Deities, sponsoring puja.
Caring for the Tulasi Devi plant: watering, decorating, offerings and the evening prayer.
Festivals, visiting teachers, the Sunday programme, talks and courses.
First visit, etiquette, newcomer questions, pilgrim accommodation.
Donations, bank details, the renovation fund, accounts.
Short answers to what people most often ask before coming for the first time.
Not for the services — just come; the temple is open daily from 05:00 to 20:00. You only need to let us know if you would like to stay for breakfast or lunch, since the food is cooked for a set number of people. The Sunday feast needs no booking.
Whatever you normally wear — nothing special is needed. The only requests are that shoulders and knees be covered, and that shoes come off before the temple room. Bring socks: in winter the floor is cool.
Nothing at all. You can step in, stand at the back and watch. Nobody will come up to question you or ask you to introduce yourself. Singing, clapping and bowing are offered, not required.
All services and programmes are free to attend. Weekday lunch is for a donation, roughly from 3 €. The Sunday feast is free, for a voluntary donation. A few festivals charge for entry, and that is always announced in advance. Nothing is sold and nothing is expected of you.
Yes. The temple is open to everyone and nobody is asked about their beliefs. Many people come out of curiosity, for the kirtan, or simply for the quiet — that is a perfectly good reason.
Of course. Children are a normal sight here, and there are usually several at the Sunday programme. Nobody will mind if a child is noisy or runs about.
On Sunday at 14:00: kirtan, a talk, arati and the big feast — and that is when the most people are around to explain things. If you would rather have quiet, come to the evening Gaura-arati at 19:00; it lasts fifteen minutes.
In the temple, yes; for the Deities on the altar it is better to ask a devotee first, as photography is not done during some services. During the lecture and japa you will be asked not to disturb.
The yatra board is elected once a year. There are currently three members. Call them for complex and important matters — everyday questions go to the departments.
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