Banke Bihari Temple
बांके बिहारी मंदिर
Lord Krishna (Banke Bihari) · Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
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About the temple
One of the most famous and revered Krishna shrines in the world Experience of Divine Love and peace of mind
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 07:45 – 21:30
- Established
- 1864
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late night Shayan Aarti
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Krishna (Banke Bihari) · बांके बिहारीShri Banke Bihari JiRadhaRadha Vallabh
- Deity form
- Black marble idol in Tribhanga posture
- Religious tradition
- Bhakti Marg (Pustimarg influence)
- Sanskrit name
- श्री बांके बिहारी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Thakur Ji Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 07:45 - 12:00, 17:30 - 21:30
- Break timings
- 12:00 PM to 05:30 PM
- Special days
- Janmashtami (Open all night)
- Festival timings
- 24-hour Darshan on Janmashtami
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 08:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 20:00
- Night aarti
- 21:15
- Special aarti days
- Janmashtami, Holi
- Ritual schedule
- Seva offered in three parts: Shringar, Rajbhog, and Shayan
- Pooja timings
- Standard Haridasi rituals
- Abhishek timings
- Only on special occasions (e.g., Radhashtami)
- Special poojas
- Chhappan Bhog, Phool Bangla (Flower decoration)
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Built with contributions from various Rajas and devotees
- Architect / builder
- Goswami community of Vrindavan
- Construction materials
- Rajasthani style stone and marble
- Historical events
- Deity discovered by Swami Haridas in Nidhivan
- Renovations
- Regular maintenance by the Temple Trust
- Legends
- Swami Haridas's devotion forced the Lord to appear in person
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 19th Century
- Structure
- Complex with open courtyard
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Ornate archways with floral carvings
- Mandapa
- Large courtyard for devotees to dance and sing
- Sculptural features
- Detailed stone-work on the balcony and windows
- Artistic elements
- Exquisite silver-plated doors and swings (Jhoolas)
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone masonry
- Unique features
- No bells or conches used; The deity's eyes are always partially covered by a curtain
Festivals & events
JanmashtamiHoliRadhashtamiAkshaya Tritiya
- Festival calendar
- August-September (Janmashtami)
- Special celebration days
- Hariyali Teej (Jhoola festival)
- Cultural events
- Bhajan Sandhyas and Rasa Leela
- Annual events
- Bihar Panchami
- Peak crowd season
- Throughout the year; Extreme during Holi and Sawan
Visitor information
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Modest
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late night Shayan Aarti
- Parking capacity
- 200
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Online
- Prasadam
- Pedas, Makhan-Mishri