Radha Damodar Temple

Radha Damodar Temple is one of the most spiritually significant temples located in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1542 CE by Srila Jiva Goswami, one of the principal disciples of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

ॐ राधा-दामोदराय नमः
Om Radha-Damodarāya Namah
Or you can use a longer devotional chant:
जय श्री राधा-दामोदर!
Jaya Shri Radha-Damodara!

― Radha Damodar Mandir

The temple is renowned for its sacred atmosphere and historical connection to the Gaudiya Vaishnav tradition. The presiding deities are Sri Radha and Sri Damodar (Krishna).

Mythological Significance & History

The temple was built by Jiva Goswami, the nephew of Rupa Goswami, under the instructions of Lord Chaitanya.
Jiva Goswami personally carved and installed the original Radha-Damodar deities in this temple.
This temple served as the residence of many Vaishnava acharyas, including Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, before he went to the West.
The Bhajan Kutir (meditation hut) of Rupa Goswami still exists in the temple courtyard.

Significance of the Temple

Considered one of the Saptadevalaya temples of Vrindavan.
Houses the Govardhan Shila (a sacred stone from Govardhan Hill) personally given by Lord Krishna to Sanatan Goswami.
A major pilgrimage site for Gaudiya Vaishnavas and Krishna devotees worldwide.
It is believed that performing parikrama (circumambulation) of the temple gives the merit of doing Govardhan Parikrama.

Architecture of the Temple

Traditional North Indian temple architecture with intricately carved stone and arched corridors.

The sanctum (Garbhagriha) houses the divine idols of Radha and Damodar.

The temple complex also includes bhajan kutirs and Samadhi Mandirs (memorial shrines) of Gaudiya saints.

The inner courtyard is peaceful and designed for meditative walking and parikrama..

How to Reach to Temple

Address: Radha Damodar Mandir, Loi Bazaar, Vrindavan, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh – 281121, India.

By Air: Nearest airport is Agra Airport (around 70 km) or Delhi IGI Airport (approx. 180 km). Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (160 km) is the most convenient.

By Road: Easily accessible via Mathura-Vrindavan road (approx. 10 km from Mathura city).

By Train: Nearest railway station is Mathura Junction (MTJ). From there, take a rickshaw or taxi.

Temple Timings

Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing
4:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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