Bankey Bihari Temple, Vrindavan

Bankey Bihari Temple

Bankey Bihari Temple is one of the most famous and spiritually vibrant temples located in the sacred town of Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, worshipped here in his charming form as Bankey Bihari, a name that signifies “the Supreme Enjoyer”.
The word Bankey means “bent in three places” (tribhanga posture – neck, waist, and knee), and Bihari means “supreme enjoyer.” The deity embodies Krishna’s mischievous and romantic persona, deeply rooted in the traditions of Bhakti and Ras Leela.

ॐ श्री बंके बिहारी लाल की जय॥
Om Shri Bankey Bihari Laal Ki Jai!
राधे राधे जय श्री राधे॥
Radhe Radhe Jai Shri Radhe

― Bankey Bihari Temple

The temple is a center of Radha-Krishna devotion, drawing lakhs of devotees from across the world.

Mythological Significance & History

The temple was established in the mid-19th century by Swami Haridas, the revered guru of the famous musician Tansen. Swami Haridas was a great devotee of Radha-Krishna, and it is believed that Lord Krishna and Radha appeared before him and later merged into the divine image of Bankey Bihari.
The temple was later built by the devotees of the Swami and has since become one of the holiest Krishna shrines in India.

Significance of the Temple

The Bankey Bihari idol is unique — unlike typical temples, curtains are drawn every few minutes to avoid the overwhelming gaze of the Lord’s energy.
It is believed that continuous eye contact with Bankey Bihari can lead to spiritual trance, hence the darshan is given intermittently.
The temple is the heart of Vrindavan’s devotional culture, especially during Janmashtami, Holi, and Jhulan Yatra.
No bells or conch shells are used in the temple as the Lord prefers quiet, intimate worship through music and bhajans.

Architecture of the Temple

The temple is built in traditional Rajasthani-style architecture with intricately carved arches, jharokhas (windows), and pillars.

The inner sanctum houses the beautiful black idol of Bankey Bihari, dressed daily in different traditional outfits.

The temple is decorated lavishly during festivals with flowers, lights, and silk draperies.maintained with gardens, water tanks, and large open spaces for gatherings.

How to Reach to Temple

Location: Goda Vihar, Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh – 281121

🚌 By Road: Well-connected via road to Agra, Delhi, and Mathura. Frequent buses and cabs are available. Junction is the closest major railway station, around 2–3 km from the temple.

✈️ By Air: The nearest airport is Agra Airport (approx. 70 km). For international travelers, Delhi IGI Airport is about 170 km away.

🚆 By Train: Mathura Junction is the nearest railway station (around 12 km), with autos and taxis available to reach Vrindavan.

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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ॐ श्री बंके बिहारी लाल की जय॥Om Shri Bankey Bihari Laal Ki Jai!राधे राधे जय श्री राधे॥Radhe Radhe Jai Shri Radhe

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Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

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ॐ श्री बंके बिहारी लाल की जय॥
Om Shri Bankey Bihari Laal Ki Jai!
राधे राधे जय श्री राधे॥
Radhe Radhe Jai Shri Radhe