Vrindavan Travel Destination
Vrindavan is a holy town located in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, which is known all over the world for the childhood pastimes of Lord Krishna and the love stories of Radha-Krishna. This place is situated on the banks of river Yamuna and is located just 10 kilometers from Mathura. The name of Vrindavan is made up of ‘Vrinda’ (Tulsi) and ‘Van’ (forest or jungle), where Shri Krishna spent the early years of his life.
This town is a wonderful pilgrimage place for devotees and tourists where there are more than 5000 temples, among which Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir, ISKCON Temple and Radha Vallabh Temple are prominent. The spiritual atmosphere here, the image of devotion of Radha-Krishna in bhajan-kirtan, evening aarti and religious festivals touches everyone’s heart.
The best time to visit Vrindavan is from October to March, when the weather is cool and pleasant. Parikrama, Holi and Raasleela have special significance at this time. If you want to experience spirituality, music, love and history together, then a trip to Vrindavan will be an unforgettable experience of your life.
How to Reach
- The nearest airport to Vrindavan is Agra (around 70 km away), which is suitable for domestic flights. International travellers can reach Vrindavan by taxi or bus from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (around 160 km). The journey from the airport to Vrindavan can be easily completed in 2 to 3 hours.
- Vrindavan is well connected by major highways. National Highway 19 (NH-19) and Yamuna Expressway are easily accessible from Delhi, Agra, Noida, and Mathura. Regular bus services of Uttar Pradesh State Transport Corporation and private companies are available. Also, taxis and private vehicles are also easy and convenient to use.
- Vrindavan Railway Station is on a narrow gauge line, while the nearest major railway station is Mathura Junction, which is well connected to the whole country. The distance from Mathura Junction to Vrindavan is about 10 km, from where it is easy to reach by auto, taxi and local train. Train travel is an economical and comfortable option.
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Banke Bihari Temple
This is the most famous and revered temple of Vrindavan, which is dedicated to the ‘Bihari Ji’ form of Lord Krishna. The specialty of this temple is that darshan is done only from behind the curtain, which is removed at some time. The aarti, crowd, and devotion here give tourists a supernatural experience. Every year lakhs of devotees come here for darshan.
Prem Mandir
This is a grand marble temple built in recent years, which was built by Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj. Its lights and light shows at night, glimpses of Radha-Krishna and paintings captivate the mind. The calm atmosphere and beautiful architecture of Prem Mandir make it an ideal tourist destination.
ISKCON Temple (Shri Krishna Balram Temple)
Built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, this temple is very famous among foreigners and devotees. Here the experience of preaching of Bhagavad Gita, satsang, kirtan and prasad is special. The clean environment and devotional atmosphere makes it perfect for meditation and sadhana.
Radha Vallabh Temple
This ancient temple is dedicated to the love form of Radharani. Here there is only the idol of Shri Radha, and Shri Krishna is worshipped in ‘Bhav Roop’. Its aarti, bhajans and decorations on special festivals fill it with devotion.
Nidhivan
Nidhivan is a mysterious place where it is believed that Shri Radha-Krishna perform Raasleela at night. Entry is prohibited here at night. The strange structure and divinity of the trees is the specialty here. For the devotees, this place is a confluence of unique devotion and mystery.
Seva Kunj
This is the place where Shri Krishna used to serve with Radharani and Sakhis. The peace here, the density of Tulsi and the devotional atmosphere make it a suitable center for meditation and sadhana. It is believed that divine leelas take place here at night.
Yamuna Ghat (KC Ghat)
Here devotees participate in Yamuna bath, worship, and evening aarti. The experience of boating and meditating on the ghat provides spiritual peace. The atmosphere of KC Ghat is a symbol of a unique confluence of devotion and nature.
Govind Dev Temple
Built by Raja Mansingh in the 16th century, this magnificent temple is an excellent example of architecture. Its high walls, red stones and sprawling complex make it historically important. Thousands of devotees gather here at a time.
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Holi
Vrindavan’s Holi is world famous, which is full of colors, love and devotion. This festival is celebrated on Falgun Purnima in the spring season. It is believed that Lord Krishna played Holi of colors with Radha and Gopis, which even today devotees celebrate with the same enthusiasm. Special events are organized on Phool Ki Holi, Gulal Holi and Rang Panchami at Banke Bihari Temple. Thousands of tourists from India and abroad come to Vrindavan to participate in this festival.
Raasleela Festival
Raasleela Festival is celebrated especially in the month of Kartik. This festival is celebrated in memory of the divine Raasleela performed by Lord Krishna with Gopis. Raasleela of Vrindavan is performed by famous folk artists, in which the childhood and love leelas of the Lord are brought to life. Devotees get emotional and join the Lord’s leela. Raasleela is considered a symbol of spiritual love and devotion.
Jhulan Utsav
The Jhulan Utsav is celebrated in the month of Sawan when Lord Krishna and Radharani are put on a swing. This festival is a symbol of love, beauty and devotion. Swings are decorated in famous temples of Vrindavan such as Banke Bihari Temple, on which the Lord is seated. Devotees come in large numbers to see bhajans and kirtans and the tableau of swings decorated with flowers. This festival continues for five days.
Janmashtami
Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna and has special significance in Vrindavan. It is celebrated on the Ashtami of Bhadrapad month at 12 midnight. There are special tableaux, decorations and kirtans at Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON Temple and Radha Ballabh Temple. Devotees observe fast and welcome the appearance of the Lord at night with aarti and distribution of prasad. This day is dedicated to the culmination of Krishna devotion.
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Raasleela Darshan
The lila of Shri Radha-Krishna are staged at various places in Vrindavan, which are called ‘Raasleela’. These traditional dance-dramas connect devotees to mythology and take them to the depth of devotion. This experience is especially interesting for children and foreign tourists.
Bhajan Sandhya and Satsang
The Bhajan Sandhya held in every temple of Vrindavan in the evening is very emotional. Devotees sing bhajans in the temples, and spiritual gurus conduct satsang. Sitting in this environment gives a unique experience of devotion and peace.
Vrindavan Parikrama
This is a 12 km long parikrama that covers the major temples and sites of Vrindavan. Devotees do parikrama barefoot while singing bhajans and kirtans. It is a path of spiritual purification and introduces tourists to the local culture.
Participating in Holi Festival
Vrindavan’s Holi is especially world famous. Holi of flowers, Holi of colours and festivals full of devotion thrill the tourists. Thousands of tourists from India and abroad come to see the Holi festival at Banke Bihari temple.
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