Welcome to Shri Shri Thakur Banke Bihari Ji Mandir
The Bankey Bihari temple, Vrindavan is amongst the holiest and famous temples of Krishna in World. Shri Swami Haridas got Bankey bihari ji appeared in Nidhivan. The idol of Thakur Ji is much older and was worshipped in Nidhivan till 1863. This temple was constructed in 1864 with the contribution of Goswamis. After constructing of temple, Goswamis transferred the idol to this temple. Bankey means "Bent at three places" and Bihari means "Supreme enjoyer". Bankey bihari ji is worshiped and looked after as a child. There is a different and unique style of celebrating every festival in Bankey bihari temple. The deity is dressed up and offered cuisine (bhog, prasad) according to season. Temple is decorated with lights and various types of flowers according to festival. There are no bells or conch in the temple because Bankey Bihari does not like the sound of bells or conch. there is only chant of 'radha naam'. When someone enters in the temple, he feels an eternal bliss and calm and forgets all miseries. As soon as someone meets with Thakur ji, he becomes dedicating himself to Thakur ji. Kind hearted Thakur ji solve hi problem how so ever great and bless him with His divine grace how far he is.
About Swami Hari Das Ji
According to one school of thought he was born in 1480 in Rajpur, near Brindavan. His father's name was Gangadhar and his mother's name was Chitra Devi. In this version of his life story Haridas is said to have died in 1575.
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Summer Timings |
Winter Timings |
Opening |
7:45 AM |
8:45 AM |
Shringar |
8:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
Rajbhog Aarti & Closing |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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Summer Timings |
Winter Timings |
Opening |
5:30 PM |
4:30 PM |
Shayan Aarti & Closing |
9:30 PM |
8:30 PM |