Banke Bihari Temple Vrindavan

Overview

Banke Bihari Temple is in Vrindavan, in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The name carries meaning. 'Banke' means bent, and 'Bihari' points to Vihari. The main deity stands in the tribhanga posture, bent at three places, and this is how Krishna came to be called Banke. The temple is well known for its festivals, such as Holika Dahan, Deepawali, Annakoot, Sharad Purnima, Roop Chaturdashi, Akshay Navmi and Bihar Panchmi. Many devotees time their visit to join these celebrations. The temple is open on all days of the week, but it is wise to check the day's timings before you plan your trip.

Darshan timings

Darshan

Summer Timing

Darshan 2

Winter Timing

Evening Time

5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Morning Time

7:45 AM to 12:00 PM

Evening Time 2

4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Morning Time 2

8:45 AM to 1:00 PM

Aarti timings

Shringar Aarti

8:00 AM (summer) and 9:00 AM (winter)

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional and Formal clothing

Prasad

Available

Photography

Not allowed

Festivals

• Janmasthami
• Basant Panchami
• Holi
• Diwali

History

The temple was built in 1864 A.D. The same idol of Krishna was first worshipped at Nidhivan under the name Kunj-Bihari, meaning the one who delights in the kunj, the groves of Vrindavan.

Location

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

Stay nearby

• Anand Dham Gaudiya Ashram - Vrindavan
• Shri Radha Kishori Seva Dham - Vrindavan
• Vrindavan - Naya Rangji Mandir

More about this temple

By rail: Mathura Railway Station is about 12.5 km away, and Vrindavan Railway Station is about 1 km from the temple. Direct trains run from major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, and you can take a taxi or cab onward. By air: Kheria Airport in Agra, a domestic airport, is the closest. The temple is about 71.5 km from it, roughly 1.5 hours by taxi. By road: Uttar Pradesh is well connected by road. Vrindavan Bus Stand is a 1 km walk from the temple.

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