ISKCON presents its temples as open spaces for people of all faiths, nationalities, and backgrounds. Visitors are welcome to come regardless of religious affiliation, race, or cultural identity, and are free to observe or participate according to their comfort and understanding. This openness reflects a missionary spirit that seeks to share Krishna consciousness broadly rather than reserve it for a particular community or tradition.

Within this inclusive framework, a wide range of activities is generally accessible to all. Guests may attend kirtan, listen to lectures, take part in festivals, and receive prasadam, the sanctified vegetarian food offered in many temples. Darshan, the viewing of the deities, is also typically open to the public, as are many cultural and educational programs designed to introduce devotional practices and philosophy in an approachable way.

At the same time, this hospitality is balanced by certain practical and devotional boundaries. Visitors are usually expected to follow basic temple etiquette, such as removing shoes and dressing modestly, as a sign of respect for the sacred environment. Some areas of the temple complex, or certain forms of more intimate ritual participation, may be reserved for initiated devotees or those who have formally accepted particular vows and disciplines.

The overall ethos is one of welcome and accessibility, with deeper levels of commitment associated with correspondingly deeper responsibilities. Simple participation—coming to the temple, chanting, listening, and honoring prasadam—does not require formal conversion or membership. In this way, the movement maintains a clear devotional identity while extending an open invitation to all who wish to explore or experience its practices.