Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan – Guide
Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan is a Hindu temple located in Vrindavan, Mathura city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his elder brother Balarama. This is the reason that this temple is also known as Krishna Balarama Temple. This is the grandest of all the temples of Vrindavan, which is visited by a large number of devotees and tourists to see its beauty. The carvings, paintings and drawings inside the temple are very eye-catching and describe the life of the Lord.
History of this Temple
Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan was founded by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966 in New York. The basic beliefs of this society are based on Bhagavad Gita. The ISKCON temple is related to the Gaudiya Vaishnava sect. Where Vaishnav means worship of Lord Vishnu and Gaur is related to Gaur region of West Bengal. It is believed that the Vaishnava sect started from this place.
The ISKCON temple is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. The ISKCON temple is believed to have been built on the exact spot where Lord Krishna and Balarama used to graze their cows, play and perform pastimes with the gopis five thousand years ago. This place is associated with various stories of the childhood of Sri Krishna and Balarama.
Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan Timings
Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan opens at 4:10 AM in the morning and close at 8:45 PM in the evening. Special bhog with Aarti is offered to God at 12:45 PM in the afternoon.
| Saturday | 04:10 AM to 08:45 PM, Aarti: 12:45 PM |
| Sunday | 04:10 AM to 08:45 PM, Aarti: 12:45 PM |
| Monday | 04:10 AM to 08:45 PM, Aarti: 12:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 04:10 AM to 08:45 PM, Aarti: 12:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 04:10 AM to 08:45 PM, Aarti: 12:45 PM |
| Thursday | 04:10 AM to 08:45 PM, Aarti: 12:45 PM |
| Friday | 04:10 AM to 08:45 PM, Aarti: 12:45 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Vaishno Devi Dham
It is one of the most admired temples of Mathura because of the living idol of Vaishno Devi. Vaishno Devi Dham is much more than just a temple.
Bhuteshwar Mahadev mandir
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is also considered a Shaktipeeth, which reflects a mythological story that Goddess Sati’s ring fell here when her body was burning.
Kokilavan Dham
Kokilavan Dham is located at some distance from Kosi Kalan and is known for Shani Mandir, which is dedicated not only to Shani Dev but also to his Guru Barkhandi Baba.
Kansa Fort
Kansa Fort is an ancient fort and one of the most famous places to see in Mathura. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to Kansa which is Lord Krishna’s maternal uncle.
Government Museum
Earlier known as the Curzon Museum of Archaeology, the Government Museum in Mathura is located in Dampier Park. Locals prefer to call it the Mathura Museum, and are quick to admit that it is one of the best in the country.
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How to reach Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan
By Air- The nearest airport from Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan is Indira Gandhi International Airport which is at a distance of 141 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Krishna Balaram Mandir Vrindavan is Mathura Junction which is at a distance of few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.
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