Vrindavan
About Vrindavan
One of the oldest cities on the banks of Yamuna, Vrindavan is considered to be one of the most important places of pilgrimage for the devotees of Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna had spent his childhood in Vrindavan. The name of the city has been derived from Vrinda (meaning basil) and van (meaning grove) which perhaps refer to the two small groves at Nidhivan and Seva Kunj. Since Vrindavan is considered to be a sacred place, a large number of people come here to abandon their worldly life. ' The city of Vrindavan hosts hundreds of Lord Krishna and Radha temples scattered throughout, the
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Banke Bihari Mandir
Shri Banke Bihari Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.This temple is among the 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan. The image of Lord Krishna in the temple appears in the form of a child and is seen standing in the Tribhanga position.
Prem Mandir
Known as "Temple of God's love", Prem Mandir is one of the most popular places to visit in Vrindavan. It is dedicated to Radha Krishna as well as Sita Ram. Made out of white marble and adorned with very intricate carvings, this temple is also famous for its architectural beauty.
Radha Raman Temple
Built by Gopala Bhatta Gosvami, this temple was established in 1542. It is said that the deity here is self manifested from one of the shalagram-shilas. As an idol of Radha is not present here, a crown placed near Lord Krishna depicts her.
Nidhivan
Nidhivan, a temple nestled in the holy birthplace of Krishna, has a sense of miracle attached to it. Nidhivan is known as the place that Lord Krishna visits it every night performs Ras Leela.
ISKCON Temple
Located in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan, ISKCON temple has become the major attraction in Vrindavan. Also known as Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Balram.
Govind Devji Temple
Govind Devji Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna in his childhood home. Although the original idol no longer exists in the temple, it is said that the idol of Lord Krishna in Govind Devji Temple resembled the face of the lord when he was born.
Sri Rangji Mandir
Rangji Temple, also known as Sri Ranganath Temple, is dedicated to Lord Sri Goda Ranagamannar and Lord Ranganatha. The highlight is the idol of Krishna present in the form of the groom with Goda (Andal) as his bride.
Katyayani Peeth
The Katyayani Peeth in Vrindavan, also known as Uma Shakti Peeth is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. It is believed that when Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut Maa Sati’s body to relieve Lord Shiva from the sorrow of losing his wife, the ringlets of her hair fell in this place.
Nandgaon
Located at a distance of 8 km from Barsana and 50 km from Mathura, Nandgaon is a quaint little town situated at the base of a Nandisvara Hill and which holds immense religious significance. The town is highly revered by Hindu pilgrims as it is believed to be the home of the foster parents of Lord Krishna- Shri Nandji and Yashoda Maiyya. There is al
Gokulnanda Temple
An ancient shrine in Vrindavan, the Gokulnanda Temple houses multiple deities of Radha-Vinoda of Lokanatha Goswami, Vijaya Govinda of Baladeva Vidyabhusana and Radha Gokulananda of Vishwanath Cakravarti.
Gopishvar Mahadev Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple depicts the lord in the form of a gopi. This has been derived from a tale where he took the shape of a female to see the Rasa dance.
Shahji Temple
The Shahji temple was built in the year 1876 by Shah Kundan Lal, and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The main deity here is known as Chhote Radha Raman.
Barsana
Barsana is the birthplace of Radha Rani as the Hindu goddess Radha (Lord Krishna's consort) was born in this city. Barsana is also popular for the grand celebration performed during the Holi festival, known as the Lathmar Holi.
Chamunda Devi Temple
Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peetha. It is believed that a hair strand of Mother Bhagwati Jagdamba fell at this sacred spot. Also, according to Srimad Bhagwat, Sri Krishna visited Chamunda Devi Temple after liberating the dragon.
Keshi Ghat
Keshi Ghat is the main ghat of Vrindavan, and the only one still remaining. It is believed that in dwapara yuga, Lord Krishna killed Keshi here who was a horse demon sent by Kansa. Yamuna maha-aarti is performed at Keshi Ghat every evening.