Banke Bihari Temple – Guide
Shri Banke Bihari Temple is a very famous temple of Hindu religion which is located in the holy city of Vrindavan in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh state. Shri Banke Bihari Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is one of the most famous and most revered temples in the country. Banke Bihari Temple is one such temple in which the idol situated is a single form of Sri Krishna and Radharani.
History of this Temple
When Swami Haridas allowed his disciples to enter Nidhivan, they saw something wonderful. There the whole place was filled with bright light like they had never seen, there was none other than Lord Krishna himself who appeared before the devotees along with Radha.
Swami Haridas then requested Krishna and Radha to give a form to the image of both of them and with this he wished the Lord to remain always before his vision. Banke Bihari Temple was formally built in 1864 with contributions from the Goswamis. After the temple was built, the Goswamis shifted the idol of the Lord to the temple. This magnificent idol is the same which was given by the Lord on the request of Swami Haridas.
Banke Bihari Temple Timings
Banke Bihari Temple opens from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the morning and from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:45 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM Aarti: 07:45 AM & 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM Aarti: 07:45 AM & 08:00 PM |
| Monday | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM Aarti: 07:45 AM & 08:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM Aarti: 07:45 AM & 08:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM Aarti: 07:45 AM & 08:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM Aarti: 07:45 AM & 08:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 05:30 PM to 09:30 PM Aarti: 07:45 AM & 08:00 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple is located in the holy city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is built around the prison cell in which Lord Krishna’s parents, Mother Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by his evil uncle Kansa.
Dwarkadhish Temple
Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple is a must visit for its beauty and architecture. Built in 1814, the temple is relatively new but highly revered.
Mathura Museum
Built in the year 1874, the Mathura Museum boasts of a large collection of sculptures, pottery, paintings, artefacts, coins and much more from Mathura and surrounding areas.
Kansa Fort
Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Kansa Fort is an ancient fort in Mathura dedicated to Kansa, maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. Located near Krishna Ganga Ghat and Gau Ghat, the fort is a popular tourist destination and was built as a fusion of Indian architecture.
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How to reach Banke Bihari Temple
By Air- The nearest airport from Banke Bihari Temple is Agra airport which is at a distance of about 53 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 Banke Bihari Temple is Mathura railway station which is at a distance of about 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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