Banke Bihari Temple
बाँके बिहारी मंदिर
The most revered Krishna temple in Vrindavan. Devotees sing with fervor, and the curtain is drawn closed and reopened every few minutes, creating a lively atmosphere.
The temple was built in 1864 and houses a statue of Krishna in the 'three-bend' pose, known as Banke Bihari. Here there are no bells or conch shells. The curtain in front of the idol is drawn closed and reopened every few minutes, said to prevent devotees from being captivated by the idol's gaze. The interior is crowded and noisy, so keep an eye on your belongings and your glasses, because monkeys in the area will snatch items. Entry is free. The temple sits in the narrow lanes of the old town in Vrindavan, so you must walk in.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:45–12:00, 17:30–21:30 (slight adjustments in summer and winter)
Nearby sights
- Radha Vallabh Temple, Vrindavan
- Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan
- Seva Kunj
- Govind Dev Temple, Vrindavan
- Nidhivan
- Radha Raman Temple
- Keshi Ghat
- Sri Rangji Temple, Vrindavan