Prem Mandir in Night–Last Photo of Collection

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Radha Rani and Krishna

The Prem Mandir can't be missed when you are in Vrindavan. This is a modern and beautiful temple of Sri Radha Krshna. This temple should be visited only in the evening to watch its world class beautiful lighting and musical water fountains dancing to the tunes of devotional songs. The temple closes at 8 P.M. Camera's and mobiles are allowed to take photos.

Internal Decoration of Prem Mandir

 



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This is the best divine place to sped your time in Vrindavan. The intricate work and the design of mandir is one of best in world. The Krishna leela showcased at periphery of temple is amazing. The inside architecture and pictures, deities are worth watching. Shree Maharajji has gifted us so divine and precious for our generations to do Bhakti and Seva.

Prem Mandir Vrindavan Inside View

Visiting Prem mandir is like u r going to GOLOK of lord Krishna....... amazing place on earth
it make u feel proud , speechless , no words can describe this divine temple
in last ... thank u so much "JAGADGURU KRIPALU JI MAHARAJ" for giving this divine gift to people of all world.

Radha Krishna Statues in Prem Mandir Vrindavan

 

This monument to God's love, Prem Mandir, is an elaborately carved, white marble wonder. Each stone of the temple has been hand carved by the hundreds of temple artisans, who have been working on this project since 2001.

Inside of Govinda Dev Temple - Vrindavan

Govinda Dev Temple was a grand seven-story structure, with an altar of marble, silver and gold. Architecturally this temple is one of the finest in North India. A sculptured lotus flower weighing several tons decorates the main hall ceiling. It was built in 1590 by Raja Man Singh from Jaipur, a general in Akbar's army, who was inspired to do it after meeting Rupa Gosvami. It was said to have cost ten million rupees and several thousand men were working for five full years to complete it. Akbar himself had donated the red sandstone for its construction. In 1670, during the rule of a later Mughal king, Aurangzeb, it was plundered and destroyed leaving only three stories of the original temple. During this attack, when few stories remained, all of a sudden the ground began to shake violently and Aurangzeb's men were terrified and ran for their lives, never to return.

Temple is now empty and the replica of Govindaji is worshiped in the new Govindaji Mandir (located behind the original temple). The original Govindaji is worshiped in Jaipur.

Architecture of Govind Dev Temple - Vrindavan

Govind Dev (Govindaji) Temple - Vrindavan

Govind Dev (Govindaji) Temple was once a magnificent seven storeyed structure built in the form of a Greek cross. It is said that the Emperor Akbar donated some of the red sandstone that had been brought for the Red Fort at Agra, for the construction of this temple. Built at the astronomical cost of one crore rupees in 1590 by his general Raja Man Singh, the temple combines western, Hindu and Muslim architectural elements in its structure. It was destroyed by Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.

Pond of Sri Ranganatha (Rangaji) Temple

Pillar made of gold - Sri Ranganatha (Rangaji) Temple

Sri Ranganatha (Rangaji) Temple. It is 30 meters high with three gopurams (gateways), a tall shikhara (crown) and gold-plated decorations. This South Indian style temple was built by the wealthy Seth family of Mathura in 1851 and is dedicated to Lord Sri Ranganatha or Rangaji, a form of Lord Vishnu lying down on the Sesa Naga (divine serpent).

One of the enclosures within the precincts of this magnificent temple has a 15-meter-high pillar made of gold. It is one of Vrindavan's largest temples and is surrounded by high walls.

Temple on the top of Hill

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Holy Ganga River at Haridwar

Haridwar, literally means 'The gateway to the Gods'. It's the place where the river Ganga descends to the plain.

A major Shaktipeeth from time immemorial, the place is believed to have both sanctified by the powerful trinity of Hindu mythology - Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. This is why the place has been a ever-refreshing mystic venue for the purification of the mind, body and soul.

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Hindu Temple - Photograph

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Goddess Durga in Jwalamukhi Temple

The Mughal Emperor Akbar, learning about the legends of Jwalamukhi tried to douse the flames with a stream of water. However, the great power of the Goddess, still kept the flames burning. Realizing the power of Jwala Devi, Akbar came with his army to this temple. He brought a Gold umbrella (Chatra) for the Goddess, but on offering, the umbrella turned into an unknown metal suggesting that the Goddess did not accept his offering.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh paid a visit to the temple in 1815 and the dome of the temple was gold-plated by him. Just a few feet above the Jwalamukhi temple there is a six-feet deep pit with a circumference of about three-feet. At the bottom of this pit there is another small pit about one and a half feet deep with hot water bubbling all the time.
The temple is identified as one among the 52 Shakti Peethas .

It is also one of the most renowned temples of Goddess Durga

Gold umbrella (Chatra)

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