In the small town of Vrindavan, Lord Krishna’s birthplace, his hometown that is filled with childhood memories, his love, and Raas Leela with his divine love Radha are all beautifully enraptured. The cities of Vrindavan and Mathura are extremely important to Hindus, as they are mentioned in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. All of this contributes to Vrindavan’s status as one of India’s and the world’s most magnificent religious destinations.
During the Hindu festivals of Lord Krishna’s birthday, known as Janmashtami, and Holi (the festival of colors), city is at its most vibrant and beautiful mode. Moreover, the beautiful town of Vrindavan has some really amazing places that showcase the magnificent past and its exotic cultural values. And in this blog, we have listed out amazing places to visit in Vrindavan.
Places to Visit in Vrindavan
Prem Mandir
The temple of love, or Prem Mandir, is one of the largest temples in Vrindavan, dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The temple is relatively new, with the foundation stone laid in 2001 and the doors opening to the public in 2012. The cost of constructing this massive temple was estimated to be around INR 150 crores. Prem Mandir is situated on 54 acres of land. The marble temple has two levels. Beautiful paintings depicting Radha and Krishna’s Leela decorate the temple walls. Hand-painted panels cover more than eighty percent of the wall.
The deities Krishna and Radha are worshipped on the ground floor of the temple, while Lord Ram and Goddess Sita are worshipped on the first floor. A large garden, complete with flowering plants, fountains, and lights, surrounds the entire temple. In the gardens, there are also massive statues of gods and goddesses, the most well-known of which is Rasa Leela. The best part of this temple is the light show that takes place every evening, don’t miss it!
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Kesi Ghat
The Kesi Ghat, located on the banks of the Yamuna, is one of the most important ghats in the city. Tourists and religious devotees alike flock to this location very early in the morning. Lord Krishna is said to have taken a dip in the Yamuna after slaying the demon Keshi, making this spot one of the most unique places to visit in Vrindavan. While the river meanders ahead, the vast Madanmohan Temple provides a beautiful backdrop. A boat ride is also an option here.
Nidhivan
In Vrindavan, Nidhivan, also known as Seva Kunj, is a lovely large garden. It is regarded as one of Vrindavan’s most sacred sites. Due to the many legends associated with this location, it is visited by thousands of people every year. The Rasa Leela is said to have taken place in the same garden where Krishna and Radha met. Locals and devotees believe that Lord Krishna comes here every day after sunset to dance with his Gopis, which is why visitors are not permitted to enter after sunset. There are some Radha-Krishna temples in the garden, as well as over 1500 wild tulsi trees.
Sri Radha Damodar Temple
The Sri Radha Damodar Temple, located in Loi Bazaar, close to Seva Kunj, is one of Vrindavan’s most beautiful tourist attractions. Srila Jiva Goswami, a Guru, founded the temple in the year 1542. Srila Jiva’s master, Srila Rupa Goswami Prabhupada, bestowed the deities worshipped in the Damodar Mandir on him. The idols were moved to Jaipur until 1739 after the temple was severely damaged during Aurangzeb’s attack. The prayer hall, or bhajankutir, and the Samadhi hall of Srila Rupa Goswami and many other Goswamis are the two main divisions inside the temple.
Iskcon, Vrindavan
Vrindavan’s ISKCON temple is one of India’s most popular. The Krishna Balaram Mandir is another name for it. In the year 1975, the temple was built. The temple was built solely to educate people about the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita. The Gods Sri Gaura Nitai, Balaram, Krishna, and Radha Shyamsundar are honored on three altars inside the temple. The samadhi of Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, is reached through a large white marble archway.
The temple doors are also enormous and entirely made of wood. You’ll be able to see the devotees dance to the beautiful and harmonious music of the prayers, known as kirtans, which is accompanied by harmoniums. If you want to stay here, you can book a room on ISKCON’s website for a fee.
Banke Bihari
The Banke Bihari Temple, dedicated to Krishna worship, is one of Vrindavan’s most interesting sights. It is a well-known tourist destination as well as a popular hangout for locals, and it attracts visitors from all walks of life at all times of the year. The Banke Bihari Temple is one of the ‘Thakur of Vrindavan’s’ seven temples. With arched windows and exquisitely sculpted stonework, the temple’s architecture is uniquely Rajasthani.
The Krishna idol inside the temple is also unique; it depicts the Lord as a child standing in the ‘Tribhanga’ position. This temple’s idol was also known as Kunj Bihari, which means “lake enjoyer.”The temple does not have a conch or bells because Lord Krishna is said to dislike the sound of these instruments. People chant Radha Krishna chants with their voices. The temple has great importance of its own.
