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Places to visit in Vrindavan

The city of Vrindavan demands only one thing from the people. Forget your worries in the name of Lord Krishna.

There are around 5000 temples in Vrindavan. And it might take years if you wish to visit each of them. Relax, we have selected the famous few based on their historical significance to ease your plan to visit Vrindavan.

The Iskcon Temple

iskcon idol

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The Iskcon temple in Vrindavan is also known as Krishna Balaram Mandir. It is a popular destination of the Hare Krishna Trust. The temple hosts free breakfast and lunch to the visitors. It also has guest house in the temple premises.

Bihari ji’s Temple

Bihari Ji temple

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Lord Krishna’s idol in Bihari Ji temple is known as Thakur Ji. The temple has a faith that the eyes of the lord are very powerful. Lord’s only glance can make true whatever is running in people’s mind, whether good or bad. That is why, Lord’s view is hidden behind the curtains and is opened and closed every few minutes.

Kesi Ghat

Kesi Ghat

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Kesi Ghat is a set of steps, leading down to the Yamuna river. People believe that Lord Krishna killed the demon Kesi and took bath in this ghat to refresh himself. Evening aarti at Kesi ghat is worth attending.

Jai Guru Dev Temple

This temple has Taj Mahal like structure. It is also called as Naam Yoga Sadhana Mandir. They host meditation sessions as well.

Seva Kunj

Seva Kunj

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Seva Kunj is a garden of countless basil trees. Basil or Tulsi, is favourite to Lord Krishna and so is the garden dedicated to him. People also believe that the gopis (cowgirls) danced for the lord in this garden.

Actually, the entire Vrindavan sings the devotion of Lord Krishna. No matter where you visit or where you skip. There is a special celebration in Janamashtami, the birthday of lord Krishna in Vrindavan. The entire town is decorated and the prasads in the temples serve Lord Krishna’s favourite food.

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