Vrindavan, Mathura district, UP
Radha Krishna and Sita Ram
By Bhavjot Bhasin
Prem Mandir is a magnificent temple located in the holy town of Vrindavan. This temple is dedicated to the divine love of Radha and Krishna.
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This temple is built entirely of white Italian marble. The marble of the temple has beautiful depictions of Lord Krishna’s pastimes and divine leelas.
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One of the temple’s highlights is the large sanctum, which is decorated with breathtaking carvings of peacocks, elephants, and scenes from Krishna’s bal leelas.
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The idea of building a temple that will be a symbol of love and devotion came in the dream of Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj.
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The temple is also famous for stunning light shows in the evening time. This light show enhances the spiritual experience for devotees and visitors.
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A beautiful garden is also there in the temple that portrays various scenes from Krishna’s life, including Ras Leela, the lifting of Govardhan Hill, and the enchanting Jhulan Leela (swing pastime) with Radha.
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Inside the temple there are idols of Radha Krishna and Sita Ram. These idols are made of beautiful marblework and the with the clothes and jewelry these appears to be real.
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Visitors from around the world come here to experience the divine love. There is also a similar temple dedicated to the mother of Radha ji called "Kirti Mandir" located in Barsana.
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Prem Mandir is not only breathtaking and beautiful but the divine experience that one gets when you visit here is what sets this temple apart from other temples in the Vrindavan.
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