I LOST MY HEART IN VRINDAVAN

                                           I LOST MY HEART IN VRINDAVAN 

                                         The first Philosophy of God in Vrindavan

Vrindavan :-  "Where God still Lives"  

The town stands on the original forest of Vrindavana where the Hindu deity Krishna spent his childhood, on the banks of the Yamuna river. Numerous events are said to have occurred here: this is where Krishna did the divine dance with Gopis (Maharaas), spread the message of divine love with his lover Radha, stole the clothes of the bathing cowgirl maidens (gopis), and vanquished various demons. Consequently, it is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus, and features by some counts as many as 5000 temples.

If you are in Vrindavan and want to visit in 1 day , you can follow the mention timing.

ISKCON Temple :- ISKCON (International Society on Krishna Consciousness) 

Enter this 1975 built temple, its domes and flooring carved in white marble, and the second thing you’ll notice after its grandiose, is the impeccable hygiene in the temple. At the open hall outside the sanctum sanatorium, a number of foreigners and Indians wearing saffron and white clothes are enjoying the high of Hare Rama Hare Krishna kirtan that goes on for 24 hours a day. The trance of their chanting, amplified by simple mridanga and harmonium is powerful and spiritual and not merely religious. You may visit the ISKCON Temple in morning or evening (it’s closed during afternoon hours), but don’t miss the aarti and kirtan. In summer, the evening aarti goes on from 04:30 pm to 8:45 pm; in winter, it is from 04:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Mangla Aarti & TULSI Aarti

Mangla Aaarti start at 4.30 am,

If you are in Vrindavan please visit ISKCON Temple and also attend the Mangla Aarti at 4.30 AM . You feel like you are in heaven . This is the best part of this tour.

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NIDHIVAN 

Nidhivan in the Land of Krishna, Vrindavan is a place full of mystery. If the devotees and locals are to be believed, not only Lord Krishna visits this place but he also conducts his Ras Leela every single night here. Nidhivan has a palace inside called Rang Mahal. It is the place where the bed made of sandalwood is prepared for Lord Krishna each night. On the bedside are kept a jar filled with water, a Neem Daatun (to brush teeth) and Pan ( betel leaf with areca nut). It is believed that once the doors are opened in the morning, the bed looks as if someone has slept in it, whereas the water in jar is also looked consumed and so does the Pan and the Neem Datun.There have been incidents that even the premises of Nidhivan is vacated in the evening, some have gone a bit far and decided to remain hidden to watch the mysterious Ras Leela.Although the houses built in the vicinity of Nidhivan have access to the view of the area but no one dares to attempt to do so. It is said, those who attempted to peek at the gardens post 8pm also lost their mental balance or sight. Therefore, many people have sealed their windows with bricks and those who have an open window, also close them down after bell of the evening aarti.

Best time to visit at 6.00 AM

Radha Damodar Temple:- "Lord Krishna stated "Four parikrama of Sri Radhadamodar Mandir, Vrindavan gives the complete benefit of Sri Govardhan Parikrama"

Established by Srila Jiva Goswami in 1542 in the holy dham of Vrndavan, the Deities of Sri Sri Radha Damodar were given to Srila Jiva Goswami by his guru, Srila Rupa Goswami Prabhupada and have been worshipped here since then. The bhajan kutir and samadhi of Srila Rupa Goswami as well as the samadhis of Srila Jiva Goswami, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Goswami, Bhugarbha Goswami and the bhajan kutir of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada are present here also on the temple premises.

Best time to visit 7.00 AM

Bankey Bihari Temple

The Bankey Bihari temple, Vrindavan is amongst the holiest and famous temples of Krishna in India. Shri Swami haridas got Bankey bihari ji appeared in Nidhivan. The idol of Thakur Ji is much older and was worshipped in Nidhivan till 1863. This temple was constructed in 1864 with the contribution of Goswamis. After constructing of temple, Goswamis transferred the idol to this temple. Bankey means “Bent at three places” and Bihari means “Supreme enjoyer”. Bankey bihari ji is worshiped and looked after as a child. There is a different and unique style of celebrating every festival in Bankey bihari temple. The deity is dressed up and offered cuisine (bhog, prasad) according to season. Temple is decorated with lights and various types of flower according to festival. There are no bells or conch in the temple because Bankey Bihari does not like the sound of bells or conch. there is only chant of ‘radha naam’. When someone enters in the temple, he feels an eternal bliss and calm and forgets all misery. As soon as someone meets with Thakur ji, he becomes dedicating himself to Thakur ji. Kind hearted Thakur ji demolish his problem and bless him with His divine grace how far he is.

History of the Bankey Bihari Temple

The Bankey Bihari Temple is believed to have been established by Swami Haridas and it is said that the Celestial Couple appeared in person and manifested here as an Image just to appease the devotee. The deity was then taken from Nidhivan and placed in a new temple constructed in 1862 AD. This new structure is an architectural marvel and pays tribute to the glory of the Lord with its magnificence and splendor. The Goswamis themselves are said to have contributed financially toward the construction of this temple.

Best time to visit at 8.00 AM

RADHA VALLABH TEMPLE

The Bankey Bihari Temple is believed to have been established by Swami Haridas and it is said that the Celestial Couple appeared in person and manifested here as an Image just to appease the devotee. The deity was then taken from Nidhivan and placed in a new temple constructed in 1862 AD. This new structure is an architectural marvel and pays tribute to the glory of the Lord with its magnificence and splendor. The Goswamis themselves are said to have contributed financially toward the construction of this temple.The Bankey Bihari Temple is believed to have been established by Swami Haridas and it is said that the Celestial Couple appeared in person and manifested here as an Image just to appease the devotee. The deity was then taken from Nidhivan and placed in a new temple constructed in 1862 AD. This new structure is an architectural marvel and pays tribute to the glory of the Lord with its magnificence and splendor. The Goswamis themselves are said to have contributed financially toward the construction of this temple.The Bankey Bihari Temple is believed to have been established by Swami Haridas and it is said that the Celestial Couple appeared in person and manifested here as an Image just to appease the devotee. The deity was then taken from Nidhivan and placed in a new temple constructed in 1862 AD. This new structure is an architectural marvel and pays tribute to the glory of the Lord with its magnificence and splendor. The Goswamis themselves are said to have contributed financially toward the construction of this temple.

                                                   Visit time 9.00 AM 

Prem Mandir Vrindavan 

The most popular and attractive temple in Vrindavan Mathura. It is situated in the top of the Vrindavan town. By the grace of Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj, the temple was made at 2012, He is the founder of prem mandir. Temple used big and gorgeous white stone all over the temple. A big rage of people come to see this prem mandir Vrindavan temple on toward time morning 08.30AM  to 12.00PM and afternoon 04.30PM to 08.30PM. 

Musical Fountain timings might change during festivals like Holi, Krishna Janmashtami. Get detailed Prem Mandir Temple Vrindavan Darshan Timings, Pooja/Aarti Timings, Closing & Opening Timings, Musical Fountain Timings 7.30PM TO 8.00 PM.

                                 

                              Night view at the time of Musical Fountain festival 

Beyond God :- If Vrindavan is famous for something beyond temples, it’s the food and culture. After you’ve done the temple circuit, treat yourself to delicious kachoris, refreshing sweet lassi and delicious rabri. Various bright and fascinating items, both handcrafted and machine made are available in the countless shops in streets where you can find clothes and jewellery for idols of every size, CDs and cassettes (they still exist in this part of the world!) of bhajans, ornaments, frescos and paintings. On your way back, don’t forget to buy another delicacy of Mathura, sweet pedas.

Vrindavan is the land of GOD, tolerant locals, hurried tourists, delicious food and countless temples. You are sure to be spellbound by at least one of these.

               Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare