TOP 8 PLACES TO VISIT IN THE HOLY CITY OF VRINDAVAN

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TOP 8 PLACES TO VISIT IN THE HOLY CITY OF
VRINDAVAN
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TOP 8 PLACES TO VISIT IN THE HOLY CITY OF
VRINDAVAN

• The birthplace of Krishna, His hometown filled
  with His childhood memories, His love, and Raas
  Leela with His divine love Radha- everything is
  enraptured beautifully in the small town of
  Vrindavan. The cities of Vrindavan and Mathura
  have immense significance among the Hindus
  especially as they have been named in the epics-
  Ramayana and Mahabharata.
• All this makes Vrindavan one of the most
  magnificent religious destinations in India and
  also in the world. The city is most vibrant and
  beautiful during the holy Hindu festivals of Lord
  Krishnas birthday known as Janmashtami and Holi-
  the festival of colours.

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Top 8 Places To Visit In Vrindavan

• Govind Deo Temple
• Prem Mandir
• Kesi Ghat
• Banke Bihari Temple
• Nidhivan
• ISKCON, Vrindavan
• Sri Radha Damodar Temple
• Rangaji Temple

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1. Govind Deo Temple

• Located at a distance of a kilometre from the
  Vrindavan Railway Station is the Govind Deo
  Temple also popularly known as Govind Dev Ji
  Temple. It is one of the most important tourist
  attractions in the town. Govind Deo Temple was
  constructed by the King of Amber, Raja Man Singh
  in the year of 1590.
• The architecture of this temple is unique as it
  is an amalgamation of the Hindu, Muslim, and
  Western style. It is made of red sandstone and is
  designed after the Greek cross symbol. A total of
  INR 10 million was spent in the construction of
  this temple. The temple rises up to seven stories
  and is dedicated to the worship of Govind,
  another name for Lord Krishna.

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1. Govind Deo Temple

• The temple underwent significant destruction
  following the attack by Aurangzeb in the year
  1670, because of which the temple is only
  3-storied now. Due to the severe destruction,
  most of the temple activities like prayer and
  puja takes place at a smaller temple situated
  behind the main temple.
• A flight of stairs will lead you to the main hall
  whose ceiling is adorned with a lotus completely
  hand sculpted. The inner sanctum is made of
  silver and marble. The temple witnesses
  significant footfall during the holy festivals of
  Janmashtami and Holi.
• Visiting hours Open all days from morning 800
  am till noon at 1230 pm and again from 430 pm
  to 800 pm

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2. Prem Mandir

• One of the largest temples to visit in Vrindavan
  is the temple of love, or Prem Mandir, dedicated
  to the worship of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha.
  The temple is relatively new, its foundation
  stone was laid in 2001 and was opened to all by
  2012. The construction of this vast temple cost
  about INR 150 crores. Prem Mandir is spread over
  a sprawling 54 acres of land.
• The temple is a two-storied structure made of
  marble. The walls of the temple are decked with
  beautiful paintings depicting the Leela of Radha
  and Krishna. More than eighty panels on the wall
  are hand-painted. The inner sanctum of the temple
  houses the deities Krishna and Radha on the
  ground floor while the first floor is for Lord
  Ram and Goddess Sita. 

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2. Prem Mandir

• The whole temple is encircled by a vast garden
  with multiple flowering plants, fountains, and
  lights. There are also enormous statues of the
  gods and goddesses in the gardens- the most
  popular one being of Rasa Leela.
• The temple also organizes a light show every
  evening, when the white marbles of the temple are
  prettified with artificial lights while the
  devotees offer their prayers and sing beautiful
  bhajans. The light show takes places in the
  evening from 730 until 800 in the night.
• Visiting hours Morning 530 am till 1200 pm and
  430 pm until 830 pm.

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3. Kesi Ghat
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3. Kesi Ghat

• Kesi Ghat is one of the most important ghats in
  the town situated at the banks of the Yamuna.
  This is one of the spots visited very early in
  the morning by tourists and religious devotees
  alike. It is believed that Lord Krishna took a
  dip in the waters of the Yamuna after slaying the
  demon named Keshi hence this spot is one of the
  most unique places to see in Vrindavan.
• The vast Madanmohan Temple at the back provides a
  beautiful backdrop while the river meanders
  ahead. You may also opt for a boat ride here.
• Visiting hours All days from morning 600 am
  till night at 800 pm.

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4. Banke Bihari Temple
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4. Banke Bihari Temple

• One of the best places to see in Vrindavan is the
  Banke Bihari Temple dedicated to the worship of
  Krishna. It is a highly revered spot among
  tourists and locals alike and witnesses heavy
  footfall at all times of the year from people of
  all walks of life. Banke Bihari Temple is also
  one of 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan.
• The temples architecture is uniquely Rajasthani
  with arched windows and marvellous sculpted
  stonework. The idol of Krishna inside the temple
  is also unique the figurine depicts the Lord as
  a child standing in a Tribhanga position. The
  idol of this temple was also worshipped as Kunj
  Bihari meaning enjoyer of lakes.
• The temple has no conch or bells in its premises
  as it is believed that Lord Krishna does not like
  the sound of these instruments. People perform
  chants of Radha Krishna by their voice.

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4. Banke Bihari Temple

• The word Banke means bent or twisted at three
  spots, while Bihari means a cheerful soul. The
  whole routine of the Lord is also performed
  differently at three different times of the day
  known as the Shringar, Rajbhog, and the Shayan.
  While the Lord is at his Shringar it includes His
  bath and dressing up Rajbhog involves a great
  feast, and Shayan is the time for His rest.
• One of the holiest places when it comes to the
  worship of Lord Krishna, the Banke Bihari Temple
  is thronged by devotees all throughout the year.
  This is definitely one of most visited tourist
  attractions in the city.
• Visiting hours All days from 745 am to 1200
  pm, and 530 pm to 930 pm.

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5. Nidhivan
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5. Nidhivan

• Nidhivan, also known as Seva Kunj is a beautiful
  vast garden situated in Vrindavan. It is one of
  the most revered places to see in Vrindavan. This
  place is thronged by people all over the year as
  many legends are associated with this spot.
  People believe that Krishna and Radha performed
  the Rasa Leela in the same garden.
• The locals and devotees strongly believe that
  Lord Krishna comes here every day after it is
  dark to dance with his Gopis, which is why people
  are prohibited from entering here after it is
  dark. The garden houses some Radha-Krishna
  temples with more than 1500 wild tulsi trees
  within the premises.
• Visiting hours All days from morning at 500 am
  till night at 800 pm.

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6. ISKCON, Vrindavan
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6. ISKCON, Vrindavan

• ISKCON, Vrindavan is one of the best places to
  see in Vrindavan. It is also popularly called the
  Krishna Balaram Mandir. The temple was
  constructed in the year 1975. The temple is
  raised with the sole purpose of educating people
  on the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita.
• The inside of the temple has three altars for the
  Gods Sri Gaura Nitai, Balaram, Krishna, and Radha
  Shyamsundar. Upon entering, a vast white marble
  archway leads to the samadhi of Srila Prabhupada,
  founder of ISKCON. The temple doors are also
  gigantic in size and wholly carved from wood. You
  will be able to witness the beautiful and
  harmonious music of the prayers, called kirtans,
  accompanied by harmoniums while the devotees
  dance to it. ISKCON also provides residence at a
  cost, so if you want an accommodation here, you
  can book it online on their website.
• Visiting hours All days from morning at 400 am
  till night at 800 pm.

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7. Sri Radha Damodar Temple

• One of the most beautiful tourist attractions in
  Vrindavan is the Sri Radha Damodar Temple located
  in Loi Bazaar, close to Seva Kunj. The temple was
  established in 1542 by a Guru Srila Jiva Goswami.
  The deities worshipped in the Damodar Mandir were
  gifted to Srila Jiva by His master, Srila Rupa
  Goswami Prabhupada. This temple also suffered
  significant destruction at the attack of
  Aurangzeb, after which the idols were shifted to
  Jaipur until 1739.
• There are two prominent divisions inside the
  temple- the prayer hall or bhajankutir, and the
  Samadhi hall of Srila Rupa Goswami and many other
  Goswamis.
• Jiva Goswami built a library within the temple
  premises to store the original manuscripts of the
  Goswamis. Although the temple lost many of its
  wonders, there are still some essential religious
  aspects existing, such as the Govardhana Shila
  (rock), which has Krishnas footprints engraved
  on it.
• Visiting hours Open all days from morning 630
  am to 12 30 pm, and from evening 500 pm to 930
  pm at night.

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8. Rangaji Temple

• Rangaji Temple is one of the most ancient sites
  to visit in Vrindavan. It was built following the
  architectural style of the Dravidians in the year
  1851.
• The temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha or
  Rangaji who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. One
  of the major attractions of the temple is the
  50-feet tall Dhwaja Stambha and a six-story-tall
  Gopuram or the temple entrance tower. Beautiful
  gardens and a water tank surrounds the temple
  premise.
• Rangaji Temple receives the maximum visitors
  during the months of March and April for the
  Brahmotsavam Festival. It is also popularly
  called Rath Mela when the devotees pull the
  chariot (rath) of the God to the nearby gardens.
• Visiting hours All days from morning 600 am to
  1100 am and from 330 pm till 830 pm.

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8. Rangaji Temple

• Wake up to the morning bells and prayers in the
  many beautiful temples scattered in every corner
  of the town. The place still reverberates the
  tales of Krishna and Radha very closely, and the
  aura of spirituality exists here all around the
  year.
• Tour around with an autorickshaw, or toto to
  visit the temples, take a holy dip in the Yamuna
  in one of the ghats, and never miss to witness
  the famous temple aartis. So delay no further,
  and book a trip to Vrindavan and bask in the
  ancient land with its many legends and beautiful
  temples dedicated to celebrating Lord Krishna and
  his philosophy with the world.

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