This temple was constructed by Merchant Community from Gujarat settled in Muscat, in the year 1987
Shri Krishna Temple is situated in Darsait near Church and is about 28-30kms from Seeb Airport. This temple was constructed by Merchant Community from Gujarat settled in Muscat, in the year 1987 and subsequently extensively renovated in the year 2013 having all the facilities for devotees to worship alongwith a Multi Purpose Hall having capacity of 500-700 worshipers to take part in the function organsed by the Management.
Krishna Temple complex, Darsait have following temples in the premises:
Shri Krishna Temple
Shri Ganeshji Temple
Shri Mataji Temple
The Temple is open through out the year from morning 5:30am to 11:30am and evening 5:00pm to 9:30pm.
During the weekdays about 400 number of devotees visit the temple while in weekends 2500 to 3500 devotees. During the auspicious days like Janmashtmi, Diwali, New Year Day etc. there are approximately 5000 to 7000 devotees visiting the temple.
There are two priests in Krishna Temple along with 14 support staff working for Temple in addition to volunteers rendering their services according to their convenient timings.
Shri Krishna Temple, Darsait is also managed by Management of Hindu Temple recognized body by Ministry of Endowments & Religious Affairs. Management of Hindu Temple is a voluntary organization representing Banyan Merchant Community in Muscat, that has been established in the Sultanate over centuries.
Shri Krishna Temple, Darsait is also managed by Management of Hindu Temple recognized body by Ministry of Endowments & Religious Affairs. Management of Hindu Temple is a voluntary organization representing Banyan Merchant Community in Muscat, that has been established in the Sultanate over centuries.