Baake Bihari Mandir, Vrindavan

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Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan, Mathura. Edit

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Banke Bihari Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, in the holy city of Vrindavan in the Mathura district. Banke Bihari was originally worshiped at Nidhivana. Banke means bent in three places”and Bihari means “supreme enjoyer.” The image of Lord Krishna stands in the Tribhanga posture. Haridas Swami originally worshipped this devotional image under the name of Kunj-bihari. Krishna upholding the Govardhan mountain in the Tribhunga stance ‘Bānke’ means ‘bent’, and ‘Bihāri’ or ‘Vihāri’ means ‘enjoyer’. This is how Kṛṣṇa, who is bent in three places, got the name “Bānke Bihāri”. This temple is thronged by devotees in the month of Sravana, which lasts from July to August. During this festival, on the main day of Jhulan Yatra, Lord Krishna is placed in golden swing. Unlike other temples, the curtains before the deity are raised and shut every few minutes. It is believed that if seen for longer time, the brilliant eyes of Bankey Bihari can make the devotees unconscious.

Baake Bihari Mandir, Vrindavan

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Bankey Bihari Temple was built in 1864 by Swami Haridas of the Nimbarka Sampradaya. The presiding deity in the temple is of Lord Krishna standing in the Tribhanga posture. This deity was originally worshipped by Haridas Swami under the name of Kunji-Bihari. Later, the deity of Radha Rani was added to the temple.

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September to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimum 30 Minute.

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Taxi : Vrindavan is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Vrindavan by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : State road transport corporation buses connect Vrindavan with neighbouring cities including Haridwar, Agra and Mathura. There are few bus services from Delhi also.

Train : It has its own railway station in Vrindavan. The Vrindavan railway station that is connected to most the main cities of India.

Air : There is no airport in Vrindavan. the nearest Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi and is at a distance of 142 Kilometre from Vrindavan. Taxi and Cab services also available from Delhi to reach Vrindavan. Taxi charge around the Rs 1,400 from Delhi to Vrindavan.

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