Vrindavan | Places to visit in Vrindavan

Vrindavan

The name of the Vrindavan is derived from "Vrinda" (another name of Tulsi) and "van" (Forest) meaning  "The Forest of Tulsi". Vrindavan is situated on the banks of  Yamuna River in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Vrindavan is the place were the Lord Krishn spent his childhood and do its all leelas. 

In Vrindavan there are more than 5,000 temples, Spitritual and Natural place like - Yamuna Ghats, Govardhan Hill, Barsana & Nandgaon, Kesi Ghat,  Vrindavan Parikrama ( 21 km path around the town). In Vrindavan there are many activity have take place such as Kirtan, Bhajan, Parikrama, Tulsi and Yamuna aarti.

Places to Visit in Vrindavan

1. Banke Bihari Temple 

The Banke Bihari Temple is one of the most famous temple located in Vrindavan. The temple of banke bihari is dedicated to Lord Krishn, Temple is the place for the spiritual and cultural hub for millions of devotees, especially those who following the Vaishnavas tradition.

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

2. Barsana

Barsana, often called Vrishbhanu-pur, is a sacred town in mathura district, uttar pradesh - renowned as the birth place of Goddess Radha, The barsana lies in the braj region and is built on two adjacent hills Brahma hills and Vishnu hills  

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

3. Prem Mandir

Prem Mandir, meaning temple of divine love, is a stunning modern hindu shrine located in vrindavan, mathura district uttar pradesh and it was built by Jagadguru shri kripalu ji maharaj and manage by Jagadguru kripalu parishat. 

Temple Timing

• Morning: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

4. ISKCON Temple (Krishna Balaram Mandir)

The temple is dedicated to lord krishna and balarama, with shrines for Radha - Shyamasundar (with lalita & Vishakha) and gauri - nitai (Chaitanya Mahaoradhu and nityananda) plus the samadhi of srila pradhupada at the entrance.

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

5. Radha Raman Temple

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Evening: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Evening: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

6. Madan Mohan Temple

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

7. Nidhivan

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

8. Nandgav

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

9. Govardhan

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

10. Gokul 

Gokul is the place where the lord krishna spent his early childhood and performed many childhood baal leelas. 

11. Dwarkadhish Temple

The temple is dedicated to lord krishna, In temple krishna worshipped as the King of Dwarka. 

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
• Evening: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

12. Radha Damodar Mandir 

The Main deities worshipped in the temple are radhe damodar, where "Dhamodar" is one of the name of Lord Krishna and radha is his eternal consort. It is considered one of the seven most important temple of vrindavan. 

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:15 PM – 8:45 PM

13. Keshi Ghat

Keshi Ghat is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in vrindavan. It is believed that lord krishna killed the Keshi (sent by Kansa to kill Krishna) here. so the ghats is known as keshi ghat.

Timings

• Opening 24 Hours

Ragnath Mandir

Rangnath Mandir is one of the most prominent South Indian style temples in Vrindavan, The temple is dedicated to Lord Raganatha (form of Lord Vishnu). The temple includes shrines of Lakshmi Devi, Garuda, and various saints.  

Temple Timings

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM

14. Govind Dev ji temple

The Temple is dedicate to Lord Krishna as Govind Dev ji and it is known for its grand red sandstone architecture. Govind Dev ji temple is the tallest temple in Vrindavan which symbolizing the grandeur of krishna bhakti.  

Temple Opening and Closing Timing

Summer (April to October)

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Winter (November to March)

• Morning: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

15. Gopishwar Mahadev

Gopishwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, The temple symbolizes Lord Shiva deep devotion and love to Krishn. 

Temple Opening and Closing Timing

• Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

How to Reach

Nearest Railway Station: Mathura Junction (12 km)

Nearest Airport: Agra (72 km), Delhi (170 km)

Local Transport: E-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, walking through narrow lanes