"The Holy City of Vrindavan: A Guide to Its History and Culture"

Shri Banke Bihari Ji    The "Swarup" of Bihariji installed in the Shri Banke Bihari Mandir, is the one granted to Swami Haridas by the celestial couple Shyama-Shyam themselves. Submitting to the desire of devotees The Lord appeared in person with his divine consort and left back a black charming image before disappearing. Swami Haridas ji was born to Shri Ashudhir and his wife Smt Gangadevi on the day of  Radha Ashtami   i.e. eighth day of second (bright) fortnight of Bhadrapad month of the year 1535 Vikrami(1478 A.D.). He was born in a small village, now known as Haridaspur, near Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. The linage of the family can be traced back to  Shri Gargacharya .  Shri Gargachrya was the kulguru (family guru) of Yadavs  and visited Brij secretly for conducting the Namkaran Samskar (naming ceremony) of young Krishna and Balram on request of Sri Vasudev. A branch of the family migrated to Multan (now in Pakistan), but some of them returned after...

Prem Mandir's Night View Prem Mandir Vrindavan : मथुरा के वृंदावन में स्थित प्रेम मंदिर पूरे विश्व में प्रसिद्ध है. इस मनमोहक मंदिर को देखने के लिए देश और विदेश से लोग वृंदावन आते हैं.इस मंदिर की सुंदरता हर किसी को मंत्रमुग्ध कर देती है. यही वजह है कि भक्त यहां पर घंटो रूकने के लिए मजबूर हो जाते हैं. तो चलिए आज हम आपको बताते हैं इस मंदिर से जुड़ी कुछ रहस्मयी बातें जो आपने शायद ही कभी सुनी होगी......   Beautiful view of sun set from Prem Mandir  वृंदावन का ये प्रेम मंदिर भगवान श्री कृष्ण – राधा और राम-सीता को समर्पित है. आपको जानकर हैरानी होगी कि इस भव्य मंदिर की संरचना पांचवें जगदगुरु कृपालु महाराज द्वारा स्थापित की गई थी. मंदिर पूरे एक हजार मजदूरों द्वारा 11 सालों में बनाकर तैयार किया गया था.   Inside view of Prem Mandir इस भव्य औऱ खूबसूरत मंदिर का निर्माण जनवरी 2001 में शुरू किया गया था और इसका उद्घाटन समारोह 15 फरवरी से 17 फरवरी 2012 तक किया गया. फिर 17 फरवरी को इसे सार्वजनिक रूप से खोला दिया गया था. इस मंदिर की ऊंचाई 125 फीट की है और लंबाई 122 फीट है. वहीं मंदिर...

  Vrindavan is a holy city located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is considered one of the most sacred places for Hindus, especially devotees of Lord Krishna. The city is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is said to be the place where he spent his childhood days. Banke Bihari Ji Temple, Vrindavan  Vrindavan is famous for its numerous temples, each with its own unique history and significance. The most famous temple in the city is the Banke Bihari Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is one of the seven main shrines in Vrindavan. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and the deity of Lord Krishna, which is considered one of the most sacred and revered in the Hindu religion. Yamuna Ghat, Vrindavan  In addition to the temples, Vrindavan is also famous for its many Ghats, or steps leading down to the river Yamuna. These Ghats are considered holy places for bathing and offer spectacular views of the city and surrounding...