Radha Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan
| Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple | |
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Kartik Purnima | |
| Location | |
| Location | Vrindavan |
  Location in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°34′47″N 77°41′26″E / 27.57976°N 77.69051°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Nagara |
| Founder | Sanatana Goswami, Kapur Ram Das (trader), Nand Kumar Bose |
| Completed | 1580 AD |
| Specifications | |
| Height (max) | 50 fts |
| Materials | Red stone |
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The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture. On the bank of Yamuna River, Radha Madan Mohan Temple stands at a height of 50 feet near Kaliya Ghat. It is also one of the most popular Goswami shrines in Uttar Pradesh.[7]
History
According to popular folklore, Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple in Vrindavan is 5000 years old. It was first believed to be constructed by that the great-grandson of Krishna - Vajranabh. However, with the passage of time, deities were lost. Later, the deity of Madan Mohan was discovered at the base of an old banyan tree by Advaita Acharya, when he visited Vrindavan. He entrusted the worship of Madana Mohan to his disciple, Purusottama Chaube, who then gave the deity to Sanatana Goswami.[8]
According to historical sources, it was in 1580 AD that this temple was rebuilt under the guidance of Sri Sanatana Goswami by a Multan trader Kapur Ram Das. As the temple was invaded by
The original deity of Madan Mohan is said to exactly resemble Krishna from the waist down. In 1748 AD, a replica of Madan Mohan was established in the Madan Mohan temple, Vrindavan. In 1819 AD, Nanda Kumar Basu, a zamindar from Baharu rebuilt the temple at the foot of the hill near Yamuna river.[4] Presently, Shri Radha Madan mohan temple of Vrindavan houses the replica of original deities which are installed in the Madan Mohan temple, Karauli.[7]
Architecture
Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple has Nagra style of architecture. It is built in oval shape with red sandstone. The temple is 20 meters high and is situated near river Yamuna.[4][7]
Temple timings
The time zone (UTC+05:30) observed through India by the priest.[10]
Winter Timings : Morning 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, Evening 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Summer Timings : Morning 6:00 am to 11:00 am, Evening 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Gallery
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Pencil art depicting Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple on banks of Yamuna, 1789. -
Madan Mohan Temple, 1795. -
Outer structure of Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple, Vrindavan. -
Interior of the Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple, a watercolor by Seeta Ram, c.1814-15. -
Front view of temple. -
Devotees worshiping inside the premises of temple. -
Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple, Vrindavan 1789 painting.
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Nearby attractions
- Kaliya Ghat
- Bankey Bihari Temple
- Radha Ramana Temple
- Nidhivan
- Seva Kunj
- Sanatana Goswami Samadhi
- Ashta Sakhi Temple.[9]
See also
- Madan Mohan
- Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli
- Radha Krishna
- Sanatana Goswami
- Radha Damodar Temple, Vrindavan
- Radha Vallabh Temple, Vrindavan
- Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali, Bhandirvan
References
- JSTOR 44148393.
- JSTOR 44158110.
- JSTOR 44141685.
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