Prem Mandir is fundamentally a Hindu Temple located in Vrindavan, Mathura. This temple is maintained by the Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat which is an international non-profit organization working for educational, spiritual, and charitable purposes.
The Mandir is spread in an area of 54 acres on the outskirts of Vrindavan. It is believed that the structure of the temple was established by the fifth Jadadguru, Kripalu Maharaj. The construction of this temple began in 2001 and the inauguration of the same was done on February 15 to 17 of 2012. It is said that the cost incurred on the temple was INR 150 crore. The deities present in the temple are Shri Radha Govinda and Shri Sita Ram.
The winter season is the best time to visit Prem Mandir. During this time, the climate is very pleasant; apart from the winter season, the time of Holi is also advised to make your visit to the temple.
Major Attractions in and Around Prem Mandir
1. Constructed in Italian Marble
The temple is best known for its architectural finesse which draws the attention of tourists. In constructing the temple, Italian marble was used, the result being its flawless beauty.
2. 48 Panels Depicting Life of Radha-Krishna
Once, you reach the temple, you will witness the beautiful 48 panels (encircled panel) that showcase various aspects of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha's life. Also, you will get to see various phases of Krishna’s life that make for famous mythological stories in India.
3. Morning Aarti
If you are planning to visit one of the magnificent temples of India, the Prem Mandir, Vrindavan, make sure that you attend the morning aarti. You bet you won't forget its grandeur, at least not in this lifetime.
4. Musical Fountain and Light Show
You can attend the musical fountain show that is again a really stunning example of the creative expression of temple management. The show timings are from 7:30 to 8:00 pm.
How to Reach Prem Mandir
To reach Prem Mandir, Uttar Pradesh you will need to cover a total distance of about 158, 1,251, 1,376, 1,985 km from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru respectively. Check out the following details on how you can reach here by the following means of public transport.
By Air
Deboard at the Kheria Airport aka Agra Airport (AGR) situated about 65-70 km away and from there take a cab or some other means of public transportation to reach the temple. The airport is well-routed with neighboring cities and towns.
By Train
Deboard at the Mathura Cantt station Junction, situated 2-3 km away, and from there hire a cab or some other means of public transport like an auto-rickshaw to reach the temple premises. The railhead sees several trains which travel to and fro at a good frequency from nearby and faraway regions.
By Road
Depending upon your convenience and geographical location and budget, you can choose to travel here by road as well. For this, you will need to hire a bus (state-run or private), or you can book a private cab as well. If you prefer to travel at your own pace, then consider taking your own vehicle here.
- From Meerut - 201 km via Taj Express Highway
- From Jaipur - 220 km via NH21
- From Alwar - 112 km via Bharatpur Road
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