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DAY 1 : RANGAJI TEMPLE – GOVIND DEO TEMPLE – BANKEY BIHARI TEMPLE – ISKCON TEMPLE
DAY 1 : RANGAJI TEMPLE – GOVIND DEO TEMPLE – BANKEY BIHARI TEMPLE – ISKCON TEMPLE
Sightseeing
Leisure / No Sightseeing
At a distance of 1 km from Vrindavan Railway Station, Katyayani Peeth Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths and known as Uma Shakti Peeth. It is situated within Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple in Vrindavan.
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, in the form of Katyayani. The current structure was constructed in 1923 by Yogiraj Swami Keshvanand Bramachari. Here the worship idols are Devi as Uma and Lord Shiva as Bhutesh. There is a sword of Devi in the temple which is popularly known as Uchawal Chandrahaas. According to the belief of local people, girls worship Mata Katyayani to get Sri Krishna as their fellow mate.
According to legend, this place is believed to have been the site where Devi Sati's hair fallen. According to other versions, Katyayani is the Yogmaya power of Vishnu, whom he ordered to be born as the daughter of Nanda and Yashoda, while he was born as Krishna to Devaki and Vasudev. Also, the Adya Shastra has established Katyayani as the deity of Vrindavan.
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Duration of visit: 1 Hour
Timings: 7 AM - 11 AM & 5.30 PM - 8 PM
About Sri Ranganatha Temple / Rangaji Temple
At a distance of 1.5 Km from Vrindavan Railway Station, Sri Ranganath or Rangaji Temple is a Hindu Temple situated in Vrindavan. It is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha - an incarnation of Lord Krishna. The highlight of the temple is the idol of Krishna present in the form of the groom with Goda (Andal) as his bride. Rangnath ji Temple is one of the largest and the only temple built in Dravidian style in Vrindavan, one of the famous
pilgrimage sites near Delhi.
History & Mythology of Sri Ranganatha Temple / Rangaji Temple
The construction of the Rangaji temple commenced in 1845 and reached completion in 1851, incurring an expense of 45 lakhs rupees. It was established by Seth Radha Krishna and Seth Govindadasa from Chennai. This temple stands as one of the largest in Vrindavan and is enclosed by tall walls. The deity enshrined within is known as Lord Shri .....
Duration of visit: 1 Hour
Timings: 6 AM - 12 PM & 3 PM - 9 PM
About Govind Deo Temple / Govind Dev Ji Temple
At a distance of 1 Km from Vrindavan Railway Station, Govind Deo Temple, also known as Govind Dev Ji Temple, is Hindu temple located in Vrindavan. The temple is dedicated to Govind Dev Ji, a form of Lord Krishna. Also called Radha Govind Dev Temple, it is one of the most impressive Hindu temples in Vrindavan, and among the must-include places in the
Vrindavan pilgrimage packages. Govind Deo Temple has a spiritual atmosphere which mesmerizes its visitors.
History & Mythology of Govind Deo Temple / Govind Dev Ji Temple
The Govind Dev Ji Temple in Vrindavan boasts a profound history, tracing back to the 16th century when Rupa Goswami, a follower of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, unearthed the deity at Goma Teela. According to the legend, Rupa Goswami encountered a boy who led him to the idol's location, only to vanish afterward. He came to the realization .....
Duration of visit: 30 Mins - 1 Hr
Timings: 8 AM - 12.30 PM & 4.30 PM - 8 PM
About Bankey Bihari Temple
At a distance of 1 Km from Vrindavan Railway Station, Sri Bankey Bihari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated near Radhavallabh Temple in the holy city of Vrindavan. The temple is dedicated to Banke Bihari, a form of Lord Krishna. This temple is among the 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan, and among the must-include places in the
Vrindavan family packages. The word Banke means bent in three places, while the word Bihari means supreme enjoyer. This is how Lord Kṛiṣhṇa, who is bent in three places, got the name Banke Bihari
History of Bankey Bihari Temple
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Krishna, and the idol of the deity was originally worshipped by Haridas Swami under the name of Kunji-bihari which means enjoyer of lakes. His disciples bestowed the name Banke Bihari due to the image's tribhaṅga posture. The idol was worshipped in Nidhivan .....
Duration of visit: 1 Hour
Timings: 7.45 AM - 12 PM & 5.30 PM - 9.30 PM in summer, 8.45 AM - 1 PM & 4.30 PM - 8.30 PM in winter
About ISKCON Temple / Krishna Balaram Mandir
At a distance of 2 Km from Vrindavan Railway Station, ISKCON Temple is a popular Hindu temple situated in Raman Reti, Vrindavan. Also known as Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is one of the temples built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness abbreviated as ISKCON, a spiritual organization that was established by A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada. The temple is one of the top
pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh, and among the most visited places in the holy town of Vrindavan.
History of ISKCON Temple / Krishna Balaram Mandir
The ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan was established in 1975 and officially opened during the significant festival of Ram Navami. The temple's foundation was laid by Swami Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON. It was the first temple to be constructed by International Society for Krishna Consciousness .....
Duration of visit: 1 Hour
Timings: 7 AM - 12 PM & 4 PM - 8.30 PM
About Prem Mandir
At a distance of 2.5 Km from Vrindavan Railway Station, Prem Mandir is a religious and spiritual complex situated on the outskirts of Vrindavan. Revered as the 'Temple of God's Love,' this magnificent site is dedicated to the divine pairs of Radha Krishna and Sita Ram. It is one of the latest temples in Vrindavan dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna and among the must-include places in the
Vrindavan leisure tour packages. Enveloped with piousness and serenity, this newly constructed temple is the most beautiful in the entire Brij area and is crowded with devotees during the time of the Aarti.
History of Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir was founded by the spiritual leader Kripalu Maharaj. The foundation stone was laid in January 2001, and the temple was inaugurated for public access on 17th February 2012. The construction of the structure spanned approximately 12 years and involved around .....
Duration of visit: 30 Mins - 1 Hr
Timings: 5.30 AM - 12 PM & 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM, Light Show: 7.30 PM to 8 PM