Facts About Vrindavan:
Area: 4.40 Sq Km
Population: 47746
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
Religion: Hinduism
Best Time to Visit: October to March
STD Code :05664
About The City :
Being one of the popular city, Vrindavan as such needs no
introduction. The city is overwhelmingly beautiful and lies 15 kms
north of Mathura. This is once city that host around 4000 temples,
probably the largest number of temples in India. . The town is well
connected with Delhi, Agra and Mathura both through rail and road.
The town on the whole is a reminder of the life and times of Lord
Krishna. His childhood, his teachings and his ways all linger in the
town. The aura of the entire town is that of peace and tranquility.
Tourist Attractions:
Bankey Bihari Temple:
This is one of the popular temples of Vrindavan which houses the
sacred image of Krishna known as Thakur Ji. Devotees and pilgrims
enter this pilgrimage house with garlands, flower petals. These are
offered to the icon by the Brahmins. The Brahmins generally move
back and forth the idol. The curtain is again drawn back with a huge
applause of Thakur Ji.
Govind Dev Temple:
This is another temple situated in Vrindavan which was constructed
in 1590 by Raja Man Singh. It is a seven storeyed structure built in
the form of Greek Cross. It is believed that temple has utilized
some of the red sand stone that has been brought for the Red fort
Agra. The sand stone was denoted by Akbar for the construction of
the temple.
ISCKON Temple:
This temple is 3 kms from the city. ISKCON ( International Society
for Krishna Consciousness) is the society responsible for
popularizing the Krishna's philosophy in the West. People generally
chant " Hare Rama, Hare Krishna". The complex houses the
samadi of the Swami Prubhupada. The ISCKON temple has certain
private chambers that has been converted into a museums
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