Radha Damodar Temple

Radha Damodar Temple: A divine center of love and delight Vrindavan is the city where you can in every bit and part experience the divine love of Radha and Krishna. One of the many epitomes of this graceful love is the mystic Shri Radha Damodar Temple in Vrindavan, that not only attracts tourists from across the world but is also a divine center of devotion for devotees.

Radha Damodar temple in Vrindavan is one of the oldest temples of Vrindavan and was built by Srila Jiva Goswami in the 16 th century. The impressive architect coupled with stunning design attracts thousands of pilgrims’ every day. It was during the invasions of Aurangzeb that the temple was alienated from its original deities, but as time passed the original deities were restored to the premises. Samadhis of many prominent devotees who contributed their life in Lord’s service are also situated in this temple. Radha Damodar Temple is renowned across the devotees for the ardent services performed in the temple. The Radha Damodar Mandir being one of the most ancient temples in Vrindavan, occupies a special place in the hearts of devotees. The rituals and traditions followed in the temple during the Kartik Month in Hindu calendar are the prime attraction amongst devotees. Pilgrims also visit the temple to have a glimpse of the Goverdhan Sila that is placed in the temple and which was believed to be given by Lord krishna himself to Srila Jiva Goswami. It is believed that making four parikramas of this pious Goverdhan Sila is equivalent to the one parikrama of the numinous Goverdhan Parvat. The Radha Damodar Temple in Vrindavan is also famed for the many festivals that are celebrated in the temple. These festivities and rituals are revered with great zeal amongst the devotees. What makes Radha Damodar Mandir different from the bunch is the five-time Bhog Seva of Lord Radha Damodar that shows the peak of devotion towards the Lord. Shri Radha Damodar Temple in Vrindavan is the most visited temple in Vrindavan as it is a blend of beauty, devotion and services that attracts tourists from across the globe.

Devotees perform 4 parikramas of the temple (equivalent to Govardhan Parikrama) around the holy Giriraj Charan Shila carrying Lord Krishna's footprint, and visit Srila Jiva Goswami and Rupa Goswami Bhajana Kutirs.

Historic Braj style brick and sandstone temple with peaceful courtyards, samadhi shrines, and historical library archives of early Vaishnava manuscripts.