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Vrindavan Travel Guide
Vrindavan 15 Km. north of Mathura on the same bank of Yamuna, lies the celebrated
town of Vrindavan, almost as closely associated with Krishna as Mathura
itself. Indeed one hardly speak of Vrindavan alone to; the devout Hindu.
Mathura-Vrindavan can not a unified image of untold beauty and religious
sanctify.
Temples in Vrindavan
Govinda Dev Temple: Built by Raja Man singh of Jaipur in 1590, The
temple is a testimony of the architectural splendour of medieval India.
The temple walls average 10 ft. thickness. The upper state is regular triforium.
Originally seven stories high, it's upper four stories were destroyed during
the reign of Aurangzeb. The Krishna idol was then removed to Jaipur .
Shahji Temple: It was constructed in the year 1860. It is a prominent
temple of northern India. It is famous for it's explendid art architecture
, sculpture and twelve single piece spiral colemns made up of marble approx
15'high. The world famous BASANTI KAMRA is situated in the eastern wing
of this temple. This room has spectacular ancient chandelies and rare paintings
are available .
Rangji Temple: Vrindavan 's longest temple, it was constructed in
1851 by Seth Govind Das ji & Seth Laxmi Chand Ji. All were desciples
of Acharyavarya Rangdeshie Swami where as the main gate is in Rajput style
, The temple follows South Indian architectural pattern . The outer wall
measure 773 Ft. and encompass a water tank , a garden and the actual temple
. The "Dhweja Stambha " , 50 ft. tall , is believed to be gold
plated .
Madan Mohan Temple: Situated near Kali ghat , it is believed to have
been built by Kapur Ram Das of Multan. The original Image of Madan Mohan
was removed to Karauli during the regin of Aurangzeb .
Krishna Balram Mandir (ISKCON VRINDAVAN): This is a International
spiritual organisation having 400 centers around the world . This was founded
by srila A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada . thousands of pilgrims and
International tourists visited Vrindavan centre which is having beautiful
temple of Lord Krishna .
Radha Ballabh Temple: Built in 1626 this temple is of special architectural
interest as remnant of ancient hindu architecture . The Shrine was demolished
in the 17th century and the huge structure only the plinth remains.
Gopi Nath Temple: closely resembling the Madan Mohan mandir in style
and dimension, it was built by Rai Shilji, a Sekhavat Rajput of Jaipur .
Glass Temple: Its marvelous art of glass work dazzles the pilgrim's
eyes.
Nidhi Van: Radhika's Kridasthali, the playground of Krishna's consort,
it is a place of Hindu veneration. The image of Bihariji was discovered
by Swami Haridas Ji.
Seva Kunj: Krishna's Vihar Bhoomi, it was sanctified for centuries
ago by Radha Ballabhiya Samaradayachery Shri Goswami Hit Hari Vanshji.
Banke Bihari: One of the oldest temple, it was rebuilt in 1921 discpieles
of Haridas Swami who got the idol of Bankey Bihari from Nidhi Van.
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