Bankey Bihari Ji Temple

Bankey Bihari Temple is the most famous temple in the Vrindavan and also a very popular tourist attraction as the temple is surrounded by the city’s most revered food hub .The temple is a tribute to the mischievous Lord Krishna. The name “ Banke” is derived because the idol of lord Krishna is bent at three angles and “Bihari” means the supreme enjoyer. This charismatic idol was built in 1860 and poses to be a remarkable work by the Rajasthani architecture. At Bankey Bihari Ji Mandir the supreme power of the universe is pampered like a small child and this is the reason temple doesn’t have the tradition of Mangala (early) morning aarti , so that lord is not disturbed by morning bells and have complete rest. Mangla Arti here is done only once a year on the occasion of Janmashtami. The idol of Bankey Bihari Ji is at regular intervals covered with curtains and it is only on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya that his feet is shown to the devotees. Banke Bihari mandir is also popular for its distinctive structure. The facade of the arches and pillars give the three stories Bankey Bihari Ji Temple a fascinating look.

The prayers offered at the Bankey Bihari Mandir are very unique , and are believed to have magical effects on the lives of devotees. It is the charisma of the lord Bankey Bihari that mesmerizes the devotees across the globe thus instigating the desire to have the glimpse of the supreme power also called as the Thakur Ji of Vrindavan What makes Bankey Bihari Ji, Vrindavan magical is the different modes of services offered to almighty at Bankey Bihari Mandir . Some of the devotional services offered to the almighty are Poshak shringar seva, Chapan bhog seva, Phool bangle seva, Swarna rajata bhushan seva, brahmin Bhojan seva, Baal bhog seva, Itra-gulabjal seva, Chandan tuli seva, Nityani bhog seva and many more.

During darshan, curtains before the sanctum are periodically drawn and reopened at regular intervals. Devotees offer various dedicated devotional services (sevas) such as Poshak Shringar, Chapan Bhog, Phool Bangle Seva, and observe quiet reverence.

The temple is an exquisite three-storey building featuring elegant arches, Rajasthani jharokhas, and ornately carved pillars reflecting classical North Indian temple architecture.