The most visited temple in Vrindavan. Unique worship where the curtain before the deity is repeatedly opened and closed — the deity's beauty is considered so overwhelming that prolonged gazing is not possible.
Founded in the mid-16th century by Swami Haridas, the guru of the legendary musician Tansen. The deity was originally discovered in Nidhivan, a sacred grove in Vrindavan.
Relatively simple exterior belying the intense devotional atmosphere within. The small sanctum creates an intimate darshan experience. Nidhivan nearby is the associated sacred grove.
Unique curtain (jhānki) darshan
No lamp aarti (except Sharad Purnima)
Founded by Tansen's guru
Krishna in tribhanga (three-bend) posture
Janmashtami
Holi
Phool Bangla (flower decoration)
Sharad Purnima (only aarti with lamps)
Open 7:45 AM–12 PM, 5:30 PM–9:30 PM (winter hours vary). No aarti with lamps except on Sharad Purnima. Extremely crowded during festivals.
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