Places To Visit In Vrindavan The birthplace of Lord Krishna – his old neighborhood loaded up with his precious recollections, his adoration, and Raas Leela with his immortal love Radha – everything is delighted perfectly in a small town of Vrindavan. The urban communities of Vrindavan and Mathura have massive significance among the Hindus particularly as they have been named in the religious epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
This makes Vrindavan one of the most beautiful religious destinations in India and also in the whole world. The city is generally lively and wonderful during the blessed Hindu celebrations of Lord Krishna’s birthday – known as Janmashtami and Holi (the celebration of colors) Mathura Vrindavan Tour Packages.
There are tons of visitors or pilgrims who like to visit this place to achieve virtue. Moreover, there are also some visitors who like to visit this place to experience the scenic beauty of nature. Are you on the same list and want to know the best places to visit in Vrindavan? Stay on this guide till the end and gather the detailed information associated with these visiting places.
Prem Mandir
This is the most visited temple of Vrindavan and is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his lover deity Radha. Enen statues of Devi Sita and Lord Ram are worshipped here. Sprawling on a 54 acre lush green complex this white marble temple is astonishingly elegant with beautified jharokhas. It was built in 2012 by spiritual guru Kripalu Maharaj with a cost of 150 crores. 80 wall panels tell the story of Krishna-Radha love story. Enjoy the beautiful gardens and fountains around it.
Interesting Facts – The huge marble edifice boasts incredible architecture with intricate stonework and is adorned with manicured gardens, courtyards, and fountains. The main temple features statues of Krishna and his disciples, devotees, and admirers, and portrays important events and scenes from Krishna’s life.
Temple timings – 8:30 AM to Noon, 4:30PM to 8:30 PM
Dresscode – Ethnic formal
Best time to visit – Evenings
ISKCON Temple at Vrindavan
This heavenly looking white marble temple is very beautiful to look at. Constructed in 1975 this is the most famous ISKCON Temple in India. Dedicated to Lord Krishna and his elder brother Mahamahim Balrama this temple aims to educate people on the Vedas and Bhagwat Geeta texts. It also houses the Samadhi of Srila Mahaprabhu, the founder of ISKCON. Visit the temple for its super awesome decoration on Janmashtamai celebration Places To Visit In Vrindavan.
Interesting Facts – This is one of the most prominent sites of ISCKON in North India and is famous for hosting Janmashtami and Rathyatra celebrations. The temple is also known for implementing the best ethics of hygiene and great deity adoration in the whole of Vrindavan.
Temple timings – 4:30AM -12:45PM and 4:30PM – 8PM (summer), 4:30AM- 1PM and 4PM-8:15PM (winter)
Dresscode – Ethnic formal
Best time to visit – Winter months.
Radha Damodar Temple
The Sri Radha Damodar Temple in Loi Bazaar, adjacent to Seva Kunj, is one of Vrindavan’s most exquisite tourist destinations. A Guru named SrilaJiva Goswami built the temple in 1542. The gods revered in the Damodar Mandir were a gift from Srila Rupa Goswami Prabhupada to SrilaJiva. The idols were moved to Jaipur in 1739 after Aurangzeb’s invasion, which caused major damage to this temple.
The two main sections inside the temple are the prayer hall, or bhajankutir, and the Samadhi auditorium of Srila Rupa Goswami and other Goswamis.
Interesting Facts – The temple is said to house the Giriraj Shila which was given to Srila Sanatana Goswami by Sri Krishna.
Temple timings – 4AM- 12:45PM & 4:30PM- 9PM (summer), 4:30AM – 12:45PM & 4PM- 8:45PM (winter)
Dresscode – Ethnic formal
Best time to visit – Anytime
Mirabai Temple
It is said that Meerabai stayed at this very place while she was in Vrindavan from 1524 to 1539, after which she left for Dwarka. The temple was built by Thakur Ram Narain Bhatti in 1842 and are managed by the descendants of the same family Places To Visit In Vrindavan.
Interesting Facts – The presiding deity of this temple, Krishna, is worshipped in the form of a ‘Shaligram Shila’, which is supposed to be the same one worshipped by Meerabai herself.
Temple timings – 7:30AM – 12PM, 5PM – 8PM
Dresscode – Ethnic formal
Best time to visit – Anytime
Banke Bihari Vrindavan Temple
Vrindavan tourism is centred on the Banke Bihari temple, otherwise known as the Vrindavan temple. This 19th-century temple is dedicated to Krishna and is the major highlight of the town, and the most popular site for both tourism as well as the most revered site for pilgrimage. The temple’s architecture reflects classic Rajasthani artwork featuring arched windows with intricately carved stone facades and interiors.
It is one of the temples in India which enshrines an idol portraying half Radha and half Krishna. The shrine of Krishna is portrayed in the Tribhanga pose.
The history of this temple dates back to the time of Swami Haridas, a renowned poet and classical musician of the Dvapara Yuga and guru of Tansen. It is believed that when Haridas was once singing a religious verse in Vrindavan for his disciples, Radha and Krishna appeared in front of him. He then asked the couple to merge into one. At his request, Krishna and Radha fused into the form of what we see as Banke Bihari. It is said that the temple houses the same idol that Haridas witnessed Places To Visit In Vrindavan.
