When I first arrived in Vrindavan, something was in land of Vrindavan. The air was filled with devotion, ancient prayers, and spiritual energy. These temples are not just buildings; they connect us to the divine.
Vrindavan, in Uttar Pradesh, is a place where every stone whispers Krishna’s love. The temples here are not just places to visit; they change us. Each one shares stories of devotion, history, and mystical connections.
A trip to Vrindavan is more than seeing places; it’s a deep spiritual journey. The temples here are filled with centuries of devotion.
🔱🙏 श्री कृष्णा 🙏🔱
🌿✨ हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण ✨🌿
🎶 कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे 🎶
🌸 हरे राम हरे राम 🌸
💖 राम राम हरे हरे 💖
🔔💫 राधे-राधे बोलो जय श्री कृष्णा! 💫🔔
🚩🌼 जय श्री राधे कृष्ण! 🌼🚩
List of temples of Vrindavan ( Vrindavan’s Mandir)
Banke Bihari Mandir
The Banke Bihari Temple is a spiritual gem in Vrindavan. It draws in devotees with its deep history. Located in the heart of Krishna’s sacred land, it offers a glimpse into divine love.
“श्री बांके बिहारी जी की जय!” (Glory to Lord Banke Bihari!) 🙏🕉️
Travelers can find convenient near hotels rooms within walking distance of the temple. During the vibrant Holi tour season, the temple transforms into a spectacular celebration of color and devotion.
Timings:
Opening time: 7:00 AM
Morning Aarti: 7:45 AM to 8:00 AM
Darshan Timings: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM (Summer)
Darshan Timings: 8:45 AM – 1 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Winters)
Prem Mandir
Photo by Praveen Gautam on Unsplash
Prem Mandir, located in Vrindavan, is a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, known for its stunning white marble architecture and intricate carvings. The temple, built by Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj, beautifully depicts various divine pastimes of Krishna through lifelike sculptures and mesmerizing light shows in the evening. The spiritual atmosphere, combined with melodious kirtans and a well-maintained garden, makes it a peaceful retreat for devotees and visitors.
Timings:
Prem Mandir is open daily from 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with the grand aarti ceremonies.
Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir (ISKCON Vrindavan Temple)
The ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan, also known as Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, is a spiritual haven dedicated to Lord Krishna and Balaram. Established by Srila Prabhupada, the temple is a major center for devotion, meditation, and kirtan.
Timings:
Daily from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Mangala Aarti at 4:30 AM.
Radha Raman Temple/Mandir (Vrindavan)
Radha Raman Mandir, one of the most revered temples in Vrindavan, is dedicated to Lord Krishna in the form of Radha Raman, a self-manifested deity from a sacred shaligram stone. Established by Gopala Bhatta Goswami , known for its rich history, architecture, and deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Timings:
Open daily from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. (With Mangal Arti)
Sri Rangji Mandir ( Sri Ranganath Temple)
Sri Ranganath Temple in Vrindavan is a unique temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a form of Lord Vishnu. Unlike other temples in the area, it has a South Indian Dravidian-style architecture with a grand entrance and beautifully carved pillars.
Timings:
Daily from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Katyayani Peeth
Katyayani Peeth, also known as Uma Shakti Peeth, is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and a sacred temple in Vrindavan dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. It is believed that young gopis worshipped Maa Katyayani here to seek Lord Krishna as their husband.
Timings:
5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Shahji Temple
Shah Ji Temple in Vrindavan is a beautiful and unique temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Built by a wealthy merchant Shah Kundan Lal, the temple is known for its magnificent marble pillars and artistic architecture. “Basanti Kamra,” a golden room with intricate decorations that opens only on special occasions.
Timings:
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Gokulnanda Temple
Gokulnanda Temple that houses the deities of several great Vaishnav saints, including Lord Krishna, Radha, Lord Chaitanya, and Gopala Bhatta Goswami’s shaligram shilas. It was established by Sri Lokanath Goswami and later maintained by his disciple Narottama Das Thakur.
Timings:
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Some other temples of Vrindavan:
Govind Devji Temple (Timings: 4.30 AM – 9:00 PM)
Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple (Timings : Summers- 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM
Winters- 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM)
Radha Vallabh Mandir (Timings : 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Mangla Aart: 5:00 AM in summer, 5:30 AM in winter)
Nidhivan Temple (Timings: During Summer – 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM; During Winter – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Shri Gopinath Ji Temple(Timings: 4:30 AM – 12:30 PM; 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Priyakant Ju Temple (Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM; 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
Jaipur Temple(Timings: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
“मैं श्री कृष्ण को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जो वासुदेव (भगवान के अवतार) हैं, जो परमात्मा हैं। वे सभी दुखों को नष्ट करने वाले और गोविन्द (सभी प्राणियों के स्वामी) हैं।”
