Krishnastami Ustavalu at Gowthami Ghat

Gowthami Ghat is a famous temple constructed by ISKCON to Lord Sri Krishna in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Gowthami Ghat is a landmark destination of Rajahmundry, which is a major attraction and a recreational center for local residents. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) world wide organization, which is a non profit, social welfare & spiritual organization engaged in propagating the teachings & values of the great ancient literature of our Vedic heritage. location Andhra Pradesh, East Godavari, Amaravati.      Legend Shri Krishna Chaitanya Maha Prabhu was revered as the incarnation of Lord Shri Krishna. He is also considered as the first saint to have initiated the Hare Rama Hare Krishna sankeerthana or movement. It is believed that many rishis have performed penance in this temple. The temple is also known as Ramananda Raya Gaudiya Math as Lord Sri Chaitanya and Ramananda Raya exchanged words at this site. Architecture ISKCON Rajahmundry is the third largest temple after Bangalore and Tirupati in south India among ISKCON Temples. The temple has 10 mandaps of Lord's ten incarnations.        There is Vedic exhibition in cellar of the temple complex depicting Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and Chaitanya. There is Govinda Gift stall adjoining the temple hall and on upstairs. Culture Rajahmundry is one of the major cities in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Godavari River, in East Godavari district of the state. The city is the headquarters of both Rajahmundry (rural) and Rajahmundry (urban) Mandal.