subject: Weekend Gateway Near Agra Vrindavan [print this page] Vrindavan is one of the most sought after destination from the historic city of Agra. Vrindavan is a holy destination of the Hindus and is dedicated to the life of Lord Krishna. In general the temples are devoted to Lord Krishna in Vrindavan.
Temples of Vrindavan
The Temple of Bankey Bihari is the most vibrant temple in the town. This temple is the home to Lord Krishna who is also referred as Thakkur Ji, the blackened deity of the Lord is established over here. Devotees come to pay homage in this temple from far flung places. The devotees come here and long to have a glimpse of the mighty lord as the curtain is drawn over there. The temples are brilliantly decorated.
The other important attraction in Vrindavan is The Govind Dev Temple; it was built by Raja Man Singh. This majestic red sandstone temple is one the chief attraction in the town. In the beginning, the temple had 7 stories, later on the 4 floors were torn down during the reign of Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. Still the temple is worth admiring because of its architectural design and endurance.
The Rangaji Temple is an unusual combination of architectural styles. As it is an exceptionally beautiful mixture of Rajput-style, South Indian-style and Italian style. The major attraction of the temple is a 15 meter high tower which is made up of gold.
There are also some modern day temples in Vrindavan. The temple of Pagal Baba, has 11 storied white edifice and is one of the best example of modern architecture. A mad saint commonly known as Pagal Baba got this temple constructed. The ground floor of the temple shows an exhibition of puppets which become a major attraction. These puppets portray the characters from Hindu epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana and the Mahabharata, the latter being the record of Lord Krishna's time.
ISKON Temple is another most remarkable temples and is a new construction. This temple is basically built by the funds collected from the devotees who are abroad. It is under a society named International Society of Krishna Consciousness. The complete temple is made up of marble and has intricate carving on the temple walls. A Hindu devotee Swami Prabhupada owns the existence of the temple. The devotees visit this temple from far flung areas of the world.
Some of the temples in Vrindavan are now used as personal homes therefore it cannot be visited cannot be visited.
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