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A prominent pilgrimage centre in the Braj region, the holy town of Vrindavan is close to Mathura and draws an estimated 5,000,000 pilgrims annually. It is thought that Lord Krishna spent his early years in this location. The words "van," which means forest, and "vrinda," which signifies the sacred Tulsi plant, are combined to form the name of Vrindavan. This is the sacred place where Lord Krishna performed his transcendental pastimes that continue to enchant many devotees. If you’re planning a one-day trip to Vrindavan Dham, below are the top 6 temples you can visit on the same day and immerse yourself in the nectar of devotion and ecstasy. 

6 Major Temples To Visit In Vrindavan 

1. Banke Bihari Temple - One of the most visited tourist destinations in Vrindavan is the Banke Bihari Temple, which is devoted to Lord Krishna. The temple, which was constructed in 1864, is next to the Shri Radha Vallabh Temple. The words "supreme enjoyer" and "bent at three angles" are represented by the terms "Banke" and "Bhari" in the name Banke Bihari. The image of Lord Krishna holding the flute in his right hand and his right knee bending over his left is symbolic of the message. It is said that one must surely visit the Banke Bihari temple during their visit to Vrindavan. 

2. Keshi Ghat - Kesi Ghat, one of the most important ghats, is situated along Yamuna's banks. Here are the tourists that come in the morning. According to Hindu legends, after defeating the monster known as Keshi, Lord Krishna dipped his feet into the Yamuna River. Thus, Kesi Ghat is regarded as one of Vrindavan's most picturesque tourist destinations and is near to Shri Banke Bihari temple. 

Prem Mandir is one of the most famous temples located in Vrindavan. (Image Source: Canva)

3. Nidhivan - Known as Seva Kunj, Nidhivan is a magnificent and expansive garden that is highly frequented in Vrindavan. All year long, people from all over the world swarm this area. It is one of the divine places to visit in Vrindavan as it is believed that Lord Krishna and goddess Radha perform raas leela every day here. 

4. ISKCON Vrindavan - ISKCON Vrindavan is one of the most popular temples also known as "Krishna Balaram mandir". The primary goal of the ISKCON temple is to educate people about the Bhagavad Gita, Vedas and Krishna consciousness. Ecstatic Kirtans and Harinaam are another highlight of this magnanimous temple.  Three altars dedicated to Sri Gour Nitai, Balaram Krishna, and Radha Shyamsamundar are present inside the ISKCON temple. After passing through a massive entrance made of white marble, one arrives at the samadhi of ISKCON's founder, Swami Prabhupada. 

5. Radha Damodar Temple - The Sri Radha Damodar Temple is one of Vrindavan's tourist destinations. This temple may be found next to Seva Kunj in the Loi Bazaar. The locals assert that this Sri Radha Damodar Mandir was discovered by Guru Srila Jiva Goswami. Jiva Goswami was bestowed with blessings from the gods housed in the temple by his mentor, Rupa Goswami. It is one of the ancient and magnificent temples located in Vrindavan. 

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6. Prem Mandir - Last but not least, one must visit the Prem Mandir. Spread across 54 acres, it was formed and created by Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj in 2001. This white marble temple is regarded as one of the most exquisite and magnificent buildings in Vrindavan. Its interior scenes, which include the raising of Govardhan Hill, are dedicated to the important events in Lord Krishna's life.

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