Things to do in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

March 4, 2022 Darleen Reid

Vrindavan ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the site where according to Hinduism, Lord Krishna spent his childhood days. The town is about 11 km away from Mathura, Krishna's birthplace on the Agra-Delhi highway (NH 2). The town hosts many temples dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna and is considered sacred by Vaishnavism.
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1. Akshaya Patra

Gopal Garh, Chhatikara Road, Vrindava, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh, Vrindavan 281121 India +91 565 260 0541 http://www.mathuravrindavantourpackages.com/
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Akshaya Patra

Reviewed By 79lakshmans - Bengaluru, India

ISKCON, Bangalore have conceived a project to be set in a 62 acre plot with an iconic, monumental sky scraper temple for Lord Sri Krishna at Vrindavan in line with the desire expressed by Sri Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON. The temple is called ‘Chandrodaya temple’ and the construction works commenced in March 2014 and it’s expected to be completed in 5 years, say by 2019 at an estimated cost of INR 300 crores (US$ 47 million). At present, under Akshya Patra Foundation, over 2000 schools are covered from this centralized kitchen serving over 120,000 school children with mid-day meal in and around Vrindavan. Also, beautiful Lord Krishna temple is ready on first floor of the building and regular puja is being carried out. Apart from the main temple, the complex will have a lot of modern amenities including a helipad and those of re-created theme parks showing Krishna’s past times & Krishna heritage museum along with residential buildings. Once everything is completed, no doubt that this place is going to be the most sought after attractions of Vrindavan.

2. Sri Kathiababa Ka Sthan

Gurukul Road, Vrindavan 281121 India +91 565 244 2770 [email protected]
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Sri Kathiababa Ka Sthan

3. Shri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Temple

VIP Road, Vrindavan 281121 India http://www.mathuravrindavantourpackages.com/
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Shri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Temple

Reviewed By ShailenderK20 - Vrindavan, India

Sri Radha Madanamohan ji temple is one of the oldest temple in Vrindavan....It is situated on a high land near the bank of yamuna river and close to sri banke bihariji temple.

4. ISKCON Vrindavan

Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg Raman Reti, Vrindavan 281121 India
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ISKCON Vrindavan

The Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, situated in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan, holds a special significance for devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This grand temple represents the fulfilled dream of Srila Prabhupada, founder acharya of ISKCON, who wished to construct a temple of unparalleled beauty for the worship of the transcendental brothers Krishna and Balaram in the same village where they played more than five thousand years ago. Prabhupada directly oversaw all aspects of design and construction and personally called the Lord to come and accept the worship of His devotees from around the world. He said "Lord Balaram is the source of spiritual strength, and I have built this temple just to give strength to the devotees". Today, the Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is a booming spiritual center. Every day of the week pilgrims flood in great numbers from nearby Delhi and all over the world. In fact, the large green government signs posted over the highway turn off to Vrindavan only give directions to two temples: Banke Bihari and ISKCON. Visitors to the temple first pass under the brilliant white marble archway of Srila Prabhupadas samadhi, an architectural wonder of winding peacock stairways and intricately carved walls and domes. They then enter through the gigantic wooden temple doors and find themselves transported to the spiritual world upon seeing the palace of Krishna Balaram with its sunken black and white checkered marble courtyard, beautified by a living tamal tree. The music of the kartals, mrdanga and sweet harmonium of the 24 hour kirtaneers enters the heart, and everyone, including young and old, spontaneously raise their arms and dance in ecstasy. Ascending the courtyard steps, visitors approach the effulgent gorgeous forms of the source of all beauty, the presiding Lords Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, Krishna Balaram and Radha Shyamasundar. Standing transfixed with open eyes and folded hands, pilgrims drink in the dazzling vision of the Lord, artistically decorated with no consideration of expense or effort, truly a festival for the eyes. This entire temple complex is a busy preaching powerhouse comprised of thirty departments including a guesthouse, welcome center, Samadhi museum, ten book stalls, bakery, restaurant, broadcast studio, residential Brahmacari ashram and a Deity department with one of the highest standards of worship in the world, engaging more than one hundred devotees directly in the seva everyday.

Reviewed By VijayHazari - New Delhi, India

This is white coloured - beautiful temple built on vision of Swami Prabhupada founder-acharya of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Located in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan, ISKCON temple it is a major attraction in the city. This is one of the most magnificent and beautiful temples of Vrindavan. This place all time thronged by devotees including foreigners who are worshiping ..... singing and dancing bhajans and Chanting Hare Krishna mantra. Whole day one can listen to live bhajans and involve in musical ceremonies performed inside temple by devotees . The temple is popularly known as Raman-Reti and has huge very very beautiful idols of Krishna with Radha. Temple complex has a bakery, restaurant, guesthouse Timings : Summer: 4:30 AM - 12:45 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Winter: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM Morning - Aarti Mangla at 5:00 AM, Aarti Tulsi at 5:30 AM, Guru Pooja at 7:15 AM, Pravachan at 7:30 AM, Shringar at 8:30 AM, Aarti Rajbhog at 12:00 PM Evening Aarti Dhoop at 4:30 PM, Aarti Sandhya at 6:30 PM, Geeta Pravachan at 7:30 PM, Aarti Sayan at 8:00 PM Best time to visit in winters Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is major attraction but at that time whole city is very crowed..........

5. Govinda Dev ji

Vrindavan India
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Govinda Dev ji

Reviewed By RahulG2323 - Jodhpur, India

Jai Krishna Amazing temple with great art and architecture.....blissful and serene. Must visit. Holy premises.

6. Banke Bihari Temple

Goda Vihar, Vrindavan 281121 India +91 98101 12813 http://www.bihariji.org
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Banke Bihari Temple

Reviewed By rajeshagarwal2016 - Pune, India

temple is dedicated to lord krishna . when you go to temple through narrow lane , you are greeted with devotees in crowd and fragrance of sweet in pure ghee, this aroma is very tempting. at entrance of temple you are filled with aroma of rose flowers . deity is so appealing that temple priests put on and off curtains over it . a must visit .

7. Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham

Chattikara Road, Vrindavan 281121 India +91 8882480000 http://jkp.org.in/monuments/
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Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham

Reviewed By dipalis68 - New Delhi, India

The temple has got a magnificent architecture in and out. It is indeed such a wonderful creation of white marble, which has also got colourful lights illuminating in the evening, which is incredible to watch. As soon as you enter, you are fascinated by the grandeur of the place. The carvings in multicolor attract in such a way that it takes a very long time to see everyone. The temple looks very beautiful, after the sunset when the lights come up. But that is when the premise becomes very crowded. And it can be difficult to move around after 7:00 pm. A piece of advice if you have elderly people travelling along is better to drop them at the entrance before parking your vehicle, because crossing the divider can be an inconvenience. Please don’t leave your footwear outside as there is a free service available inside. Although once the place gets crowded availing this service becomes time taking but still safe. The water, light and sound show is spell bounding. One can be just amazed by seeing the Goverdhan Parbat. One cannot understand how it is standing. All the animals and birds look so realistic and leave you speechless. This place can be visited again and again. You can also get a clean water dispenser and the food court is also available for people for have refreshments. Overall this is the place one can visit and enjoy 2-3 times and enjoy completely.

8. Sri Vrinda Kund, Nandagaon (ISKCON)

Vrinda Kund, Nandagaon, Vrindavan India http://www.vrindavan-dham.com/vrinda/
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Sri Vrinda Kund, Nandagaon (ISKCON)

9. Radha Damodar Temple

14 Km from Mathura, Vrindavan 281121 India +91 565 244 2809 http://www.mathuravrindavantourpackages.com/
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Radha Damodar Temple

10. Yugal Kishor Temple

Kishorban, Loi-Bazar, Vrindavan 281121 India +91 99270 91899 [email protected] http://www.kishorban.com
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Yugal Kishor Temple

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