Prem Mandir Vrindavan

Overview

Prem Mandir in Vrindavan is dedicated to Radha and Krishna, and to Sita and Ram. The temple was founded by Kripalu Maharaj, the 5th Jagadguru. It is built of marble brought from Italy. It rises 125 feet high, with a length of 122 feet and a width of about 115 feet. A thousand workers took 11 years to complete it. Construction began in January 2001. The inauguration was held on February 15, 2012, and the temple opened to devotees on February 17.

Darshan timings

Evening Time

4:30 PM To 8:30 PM

Morning Time

8:30 AM To 12:00 PM

Aarti timings

Timing

5:00 AM – Morning Aarti & Parikrama begin

Timing 2

6:30 AM – Bhog & the temple closes for cleaning

Timing 3

8:30 AM – Second Darshan & Aarti

Timing 4

11:30 AM – Bhog offered

Timing 5

12:00 PM – Shayan Aarti

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional and Formal clothing

Prasad

Available

Photography

Not allowed

Festivals

• Janmasthami
• Basant Panchami
• Holi
• Diwali

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

Getting there By rail: Mathura railway station is the nearest, 17 km away. Take an auto-rickshaw or taxi. By air: Kheria Airport in Agra is the nearest, about 71.6 km away. Go on by taxi or car. By road: Uttar Pradesh has good road links. Vrindavan Bus Stand is the nearest, 5.2 km from the temple. Best time to visit: October to March, when winter makes sightseeing and temple visits comfortable.

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