- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 29 May 2025 05:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bansi Chor Radha Rani Nidhivan: We all have seen Lord Krishna holding a flute, but have you ever seen his consort Radha Rani holding a flute? When Radha Rani holds a flute, she is known as Bansi Chor Radha Rani or the flute thief Radha Rani! Sounds interesting, right? The divine darshans of enchanting Bansichori or Bansi Chor Radha Rani are one-of-a-kind and can only be found in Nidhivan, Vrindavan. In this unique manifestation, Shri Radha Rani is depicted holding a flute mischievously, having cleverly taken it from Lord Krishna.
Let us know the significance and interesting legend behind the divine darshans of Bansi Chor Radha Rani below:
Legend Behind Bansi Chor Radha Rani Temple In Nidhivan
As per the local folklore, once Radha took Krishna's flute in a fit of anger. Radha Rani felt neglected because Krishna did not stop playing the flute, which made her extremely unhappy. In a mischievous gesture, Radha Rani took the flute and hid it in Nidhivan. This enchanting story emphasises the divine love and playful divine pastimes of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. During the present time, this divine leela of Radha Rani is commemorated at the Bansi Chor Radha Rani Temple in Nidhivan.
About The Mridula Shri Radha Rani Temple In Nidhivan
This temple houses an enchanting idol of Radha Rani joyfully holding a flute. The allure of the temple is found in its representation of Radha Rani's playful nature. The idol of Shri Radha Rani is accompanied by two gopis and her beloved Sakhis Lalita and Vishakha Devi, enhancing the beauty of the divine display of this cherished pastime.
Radha Rani gives her enchanting darshans holding a flute at the sacred Bansi Chor Radha Rani Temple in Nidhivan. (Instagram/@nidhivan_temple)
Other Sacred Temples In Nidhivan
Nidhivan's Ras Sthali is a sacred place where Radha Rani and Krishna are believed to engage in their divine Ras Leela. This enchanting place is additionally honoured as the Sadhna Sthali of the esteemed Braj Rasik Swami Shri Haridas Ji. The sacred Nidhivan also houses Vishakha Kund, a spring believed to have been created by Lord Krishna with his flute to satisfy the thirst of his beloved Sakhi Vishakha.
Nidhivan is immersed in spirituality, featuring trees that are believed to be embodiments of devoted Gopis. As per the local folklore, through Radha's blessings, one can acquire a Gopi's form and take part in the divine couple's heavenly pastimes. Additionally, the Rang Mahal or Shringar-ghar is a tiny temple located in the sacred site where it is said that Radha Rani arrives every night along with Lord Krishna to adorn herself. Close by, the Banke Bihari Pragatya Sthali temple signifies the sacred site where the sacred vigrah of Banke Bihari Laal emerged due to the devotion of Swami Shri Haridas Ji.