The Temple of Understanding is near to The Riverside Hotel in Durban
The Temple of Understanding is one of the major tourist attractions in Durban.
The Hare Krishna temple, known as the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple of Understanding, is found in the largely Indian area of Chatsworth roughly 20 kilometres south of the city of Durban.
One is the incredible architecture of the temple – marble tiles, gold-tinted windows, brass ornaments, crystal chandeliers and golden statuettes are more than a little impressive, they are decadently lavish. The other reason is the excellent vegetarian restaurant at the temple.
The Hare Krishna Temple was designed in the shape of a Lotus plant and built in 1969. It is regarded as the largest Hare Krishna temple in Africa, and it makes a fascinating visit, not least because of the beautiful gardens, which were added six years after the temple was built.
Enormous, colourful panels on the ceiling of the temple represent the pastimes of Lord Krishna, and imported Chinese lanterns and gold-plated rooftops add a further element of opulence.
The restaurant is worth a visit alone. It offers an incredible range of Indian vegan foods and fresh fruit juices. It is also part of the non-profit Hare Krishna organisation, so the meals are inexpensive, and also provide food for the poor and destitute of the city.
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The Riverside Hotel Complex
Set just 20 minutes’ drive from King Shaka International Airport and 5 minutes’ drive from the city centre of Durban, The Riverside Hotel reflects a resort life in the city.The Riverside Hotel offers 168 superbly appointed bedrooms as well as an onsite restaurant and state of the art conference facility. The Riverside Grill offers a mouth-watering menu and furnishings that have been designed to offer our guests a luxurious and relaxed environment. We have paired luxury dining with poolside relaxation, breath-taking scenery & open-planned settings. We invite you to experience the perfect day with friends, family or business partners.
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