Top 10 Incredible Must visit places in Vrindavan

About Vrindavan

Your quest for Vrindavan concludes here, yet your spiritual journey begins. Before knowing about the “must visit places in Vrindavan” you need to know that whole of Vrindavan is of equal religious importance. Vrindavan, a combination of two words first one ‘vrinda’ signifying the sacred tulsi plant and second ‘van’ meaning forest, represents a holy forest of tulsi plants, known as heart of Hinduism. Vrindavan carries great importance within Hindu culture and renowned for Lord Krishna’s intense love and association with this land and its people.

Where is Vrindavan

Vrindavan is a beautiful town situated on the banks of river Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Vrindavan is located approximately 11 kilometers from Mathura, another holy city in Hinduism.You could easily reach vrindavan by road, train and by air as well.

Nearest railway station – Mathura Junction

Nearest Airport – Agra (AGR)

10 Must visit places in vrindavan

1. BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE:

The first one in must visit places in vrindavan would always be this temple. It is renowned in Vrindavan as one of the seven principal Thakurs, dedicated to Lord Krishna in his Banke Bihari manifestation .The temple’s unique tradition involves the deity’s curtain being drawn open and closed repeatedly, allowing devotees to catch only glimpses of Lord Krishna’s idol.

Morning Time	7.30 AM – 12.00 Noon

Evening Time	5.30 PM – 9.30 PM

2. ISKCON TEMPLE:

It is also known as Krishna Balaram Mandir and located in Raman Reti part of Vrindavan.The ISKCON temple in Vrindavan is a splendid edifice, distinguished by its exquisite architectural design. It attracts devotees and tourists alike.

Season	Timing
Summer	4:30 AM – 12:45 PM
	4:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Winter	4:30 AM – 01:00 PM
	4:00 PM – 08:15 PM

3. PREM MANDIR:

This recently constructed temple is an architectural marvel with beautiful carvings. It is devoted to Radha Krishna and Sita Ram . Made up of white marble.It was designed by Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj in 2001.

Morning Time	8.30 AM – 12.00 Noon

Evening Time	4.30 PM – 8.30 PM

4. RADHA RAMAN TEMPLE:

It is one of the ancient temples and also one of the 7 thakur of Vrindavan which was built by Gopala Bhatta Goswami ji in 1542. The idol of lord Krishna here is self manifested from one of the shaligram shilas. Idol of Radha Rani is not present here and a crown is placed near Lord Krishna which symbolizes Radha Rani.

Morning Time

8.00 AM – 12.30 PM

Evening Time

6.00 PM – 8.00 PM

Mangla Aarti

Summer- 4.00 AM

Winter- 5.30 AM

5. NIDHIVAN:

Nidhivan is a small forest of Tulsi and other trees which are twisted like shape of human figure and known as holy place with twisting trees which resembles human form and has so many divine mysteries attached to it. It is one of the most sacred places and it is believed the Lord Krishna visits here every night and performs Raas leela. And all the twisted trees transform into Gopi to perform Raas Leela with Lord Krishna.

Morning Time	8.00 AM – 11.00 AM

Evening Time	5.30 PM – 7.30 PM

6. : MADAN MOHAN TEMPLE

It is the oldest temple in Vrindavan and located near Kaliya ghat. The height of this temple is 50 feet. It is believed that Lord Krishna rested at this location after defeating the serpent Kaliya. Alongwith Madan Mohan (Lord Krishna), Radha and Lalita Sakhi are worshipped in this temple. A beautiful view of Yamuna river can be seen from the temple.

Season	Timing
Summer	6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
	5:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Winter	7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
	4:00 PM – 08:00 PM

7. : KATYAYNI MANDIR

This temple is dedicated to goddess Katyayni. It is one of the 51 shakti peethas. The idol of Mata Sati is worshipped here in form of Uma Devi. It is said that Lord Vishnu divided Mata Sati’s body into 51 parts by his sudarshan chakra, so that Lord Shiva could be relieved from the pain of losing his wife. Mata Sati’s hair fell at this place and it became one of the Shakti Peeths.

Morning Time	7.00 AM – 11.00 AM

Evening Time	5.30 PM – 8.00 PM

8. : GOPESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE

This Lord Shiva temple holds the combination of masculine and feminine powers. During the day Shiv Linga is worshiped as masculine power of nature and in the evening Shiv Linga is worshiped in the form of gopi (feminine). Lord Shiva is considered as first devotee of Lord Vishnu that is why he is seen as Guru of all vaishnavs.

Season	Timing
Summer	5:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
	4:30 PM – 09:30 PM
Winter	5:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
	4:30 PM – 09:00 PM

9. : Keshi Ghat

It is the only ghat left in Vrindavan which holds the significance value since Dwapar Yug. Lord Krishna killed Keshi here which was horse demon sent by Kansa. Maha Aarti is performed at keshi ghat every evening which is so enchanting. Without attending the Yamuna aarti at Keshi ghat your Vrindavan visit is not accomplished.

Timing : 6.00 AM to 9.00 PM

10.: RADHA VALLABH MANDIR

And finally the last but not the least in must visit places in vrindavan. It is also called as Shri Radha Vallabh Laal Ji . It is one optf the oldest temple in Vrindavan and was constituted in 16th century. It is situated near Banke Bihari Mandir. The deity Radha Vallabh was never made by any sculpture. This deity was given to Atma Dev by Lord Shiva himself.

Morning Time	9.00 AM – 12.00 Noon

Evening Time	5.00 PM – 9.00 PM

All these places are only a part of Vrindavan. Besides this there are many other things worth seeing in Vrindavan, but we have tried to tell you about the main places from our perspective. If you are planning to visit Vrindavan my suggestion would be prioritize this plan before anything else. Whenever you visit vrindavan, I insist you to do parikrma of complete vrindavan which is of approximately 10 kilometer.