ISKCON Hawaii

my boyfriend had been here when he first moved to Hawaii back in 2010. he had a really nice experience with the spiritual service they offer. he took me when I moved here in 2012. it was the most awkward experience of my life and im all for trying out different religions. I felt like I was being judged because I didn’t know the words to their songs and felt really uncomfortable not dancing around. my boyfriend said he felt that way too and how it was not the same when he had first come there. the guy who was conducting the service also went off on a tangent about Christianity and people going to hell and whatnot… uhhh I thought i was coming here to not have to talk about Christianity. lol
the only good part was the free food at the end. I entered the temple hoping to feel enlightened and I left feeling not enlightened. lol

Beautiful location, peaceful and friendly. Much love shared. Always a spiritual and comforting experience. One leaves here refreshed. Hare Krishna!

This is a Hindu mandir (temple) belonging to the ISKCON sampradaya (sect) of Krishna devotees. The grounds are beautiful. There is a cultural center. The temple has specific timings. The Govinda’s restaurant is great. They also have a food truck at Univ of Hawai’i. Leave time to learn about the temple and the Vaishnava sect that they belong to.