Radha Vallabh Temple
Address
HMJR+CX3, Radha Vallabh Temple Rd, Gotam Nagar, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121 Vrindavan Uttar Pradesh, IndiaMap
Description
The Radha Vallabh Temple is a prominent Hindu temple, located in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India. Dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna, it is a significant pilgrimage site for followers of the Radha Vallabha Sampradaya, a sect emphasizing the devotion to Radha as the supreme deity. The temple, built in the 16th century by the devotee Hith Harivansh Mahaprabhu, features a distinct architectural style and houses an idol of Radha alongside a symbolic crown representing Krishna. Renowned for its serene atmosphere and devotional practices, the Radha Vallabh Temple continues to attract devotees and tourists seeking spiritual solace and a connection to the divine love story of Radha and Krishna.
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History
It was founded in the 16th century by saint Hith Harivansh Mahaprabhu, the temple is a key site for the Radha Vallabha Sampradaya, which emphasizes Radha's supremacy. The temple uniquely features an idol of Radha alongside a symbolic crown representing Krishna, reflecting its spiritual focus. Known for its serene atmosphere and distinctive architecture. Chief shrine of RadhaVallabh sect, old RadhaVallabh Temple at Vrindavan, though now abandoned but protected monument is in itself a hertiage building and its spectacular architectural interest is the last example of the early Eclectic style. It was constructed by Sundardas Bhatnagar, a disciple of Shri Vanchandraji, son of Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu, founder of the RadhaVallabh sect. Wilson noted an inscription over the gateway of this temple, now no longer extant, that it was in 1585, when this temple was constructed. Abdul Rahim Khankhana, the Dewan at Akbar's court, in whose employment Sundardas Bhatnagar of Deoband was, not only got Royal permission to use red sandstone for temple construction, which was till then used only for construction of imperial buildings, royal palaces and forts, but also monetary grant for this temple from Akbar.
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Timings:
9 am–12 pm and 5–9 pm
Built:
1585
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