Nidhivan
निधिवन
A sacred grove enclosed by walls in the center of the old town, with low trees whose branches intertwine. Legend says Krishna dances the circle dance with Radha and the cowherd girls here every night.
Nidhivan is a grove of low trees enclosed by a wall. Their trunks are short and bent, and their branches twine together. Devotees believe the trees are embodiments of the cowherd girls, and that every night Krishna dances the Rasa dance with Radha and the cowherd girls here. For this reason, no one is allowed to remain in the grove after sunset. Inside the grove, the Lang Mahal is set up each night with dressing items and a bed for the deity to use. The grove is also said to be the place where the image of Banke Bihari, the guardian deity of Vrindavan, first appeared. Entry is free. The grove closes at dusk. Monkeys are very numerous here, so keep your glasses and phone put away.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00 to sunset (cleared after sunset)
Nearby sights
- Radha Raman Temple
- Keshi Ghat
- Govind Dev Temple, Vrindavan
- Seva Kunj
- Sri Rangji Temple, Vrindavan
- Radha Vallabh Temple, Vrindavan
- Banke Bihari Temple
- Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan