History of Prem Mandir
Jagadguru Shri Kripalu ji Maharaj established the Prem Mandir in the year 2001, and work on it was finished in 2012. It opened to the public in February 2012 and is devoted to Shri Vrindavan Dham. This temple is named ‘Prem Mandir’ as Shri Radha-Krishna are the metaphor for love.
Prem Mandir Vrindavan Timings
Prem Mandir Daily Darshan Timings
- Morning Timings – 05:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Evening Timings- 04:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Prem Mandir Aarti and Bhog Morning Timings
- Aarti & Parikrama- 05:00 AM
- Bhog followed by Door Close- 06:30 AM
- Darshan & Aarti- 08:30 AM
- Bhog- 11:30 AM
- Shayan Aarti & Door Close- 12:00 AM
Prem Mandir Aarti and Bhog Evening Timings
- Aarti & Darshan- 04:30 PM
- Bhog – 05:30 PM
- Parikrima- 07:00 PM
- Shayan Aarti- 08:10 PM
- Door Close- 08:30 PM
Musical & Digital Fountain
- Summer Timings- 07:30 PM to 08:00 PM
- Winter Timings- 07:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Entry Fees Prem Mandir
There is no entry fee for Prem Mandir. All devotees can get darshan of Shri Radha-Krishna free of charge.
Prem Mandir Architecture
Prem Mandir, built with Italian White marble and situated on the outskirts of Vrindavan, is a prime example of Nagara architecture, emphasising Rajasthani and Gujarati styles as well as the revival of ancient Indian art. The entire structure spans 54 acres and is 125 feet tall and 115 feet wide.
My Experience
The biggest form of devotion is love. The Shri Radha-Krishna statue here is so beautiful, and the entire temple is so spacious. As soon as I entered, there were melodious bhajans that were playing, and many devotees were dancing to it. This temple is a symbol of love in itself, and seeing other devotees with the same emotions here is a very precious moment for me. My darshan here was quite convenient, although there was still a lot of crowd. The Radha-Krishna idol are so graciously dressed. There are many other mesmerising pictures and statues of Shri Radha Rani and Shri Krishna expressing the different past times
How To Reach Prem Mandir
The nearest airport to Prem Mandir is Agra Airport, which is about 70 km away. Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport) is about 150 km from here.
The nearest railway station is Mathura Junction, which is about 16 km from Vrindavan.
There are bus stations in Vrindavan, and autos and taxis are easily available near Prem Mandir.
From Janam Bhumi in Mathura to Vrindavan Prem Mandir, it is 8 km away. This distance can easily covered by public transportation like buses or taxis.
ISKCON Temple and Prem Mandir are half a kilometer away.
Banke Bihari Temple is about 5 kilometers from here. You can travel via taxis, or autos to reach the temple.
If you were to travel from Nidhivan Temple to Prem Mandir, that is about 6 km of distance.
What is the Best Time to Visit Prem Mandir?
The best months to visit Prem Mandir would be between February and April, and between October and December. These months are slightly cooler comparerd to the heat in May and June that’s there in Uttar Pradesh.
Holi is one of the best occasions to visit here. There are a lot of celebrations on Holi and Janamashtmi in Prem Mandir.
