Prem mandir in one of the most visited temples of Vrindavan along with famous Bake Bihari temple. The temple is famous for intricate architectural design of walls and beautiful view in night & its light and sound show which happens every day.
The complex is on a 22-hectare (55-acre) site on the outskirts of Vrindavan. It is dedicated to lord Krisha and Radha rani and Lord ram and Sita. The statue of Radha Krishna is on on the first level and Sita Ram on the second level. Different Leelas of Shri Krishna and Rasik saints are depicted all over the wall of the main temple.
Vrindavan, often hailed as the city of temples, boasts countless sacred sites, each with its unique story. However, certain sites stand as icon, in architecture and grandeur. Undoubtedly, Prem mandir temple in Vrindavan is definitely one such iconic place. Temple also maintains its own official website.
History and architecture
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj put the first stone for this building on January 14, 2001. Afterwards, it took about 12 years to build. Around 1000 skilled workers helped to make it. It is very big. If you count the flag, it is 38 meters (125 feet) tall. Also, it is 58 meters (190 feet) long. Furthermore, the raised area where the white temple sits is 39 meters (128 feet) wide. This raised part has two floors.
There is a path for walking around on the temple’s platform. This lets visitors see the 48 pictures of Shri Radha Krishna’s playful stories carved on the outside walls of the temple. Also, the walls are made of strong Italian marble having thickness of about 1 meter. While, Walls of the inner room have thickness of about 2.4 meters. This is to hold the weight of the big tower, the golden pot on top, and the flag.
Besides these, 84 more pictures showing Shri Radha Krishna’s loving stories are on the outside of the temple. Inside the temple, you can also see many paintings of Radha Krishna’s stories, or the amazing things Lord Krishna did.
Key attractions
The temple utilizes clever use of lighting and very picturesque. It is very famous between youth for photogenic spots. Temple also conducts a light and sound show in evening depicting Krishna Leelas. Show strarts at 7.00 PM in winters and 7:30 PM in summer. One can also see various Krishna leela depicted through statues and exhibits.
Timing
Morning: 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening: 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Timings may slightly vary as per seasons.