Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Prem Mandir is located in the city of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, and is a symbol of the divine love of Lord Krishna and Radhaji.
The temple is built in very modern times, but its beauty is as if it were a centuries-old center of faith.
The Prem Mandir is designed in a way that combines devotion with modern art — it combines both love for God and grandeur.
History of the temple
The Prem Mandir was built by Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj.
Maharajshree had a deep devotion to Lord Krishna and established this temple as a “symbol of love”.
The foundation stone of the temple was laid in the year 2001 and its construction was completed in a period of about 11 years.
The temple was inaugurated on February 17, 2012.
The reason for naming this temple “Prem Mandir” is that this temple represents the pure and divine love of Radha-Krishna — which is not worldly, but a form of spiritual love.
Architecture of the temple
The Prem Mandir is made entirely of **white Italian marble**.
Every pillar, wall and dome has extremely beautiful carvings.
Scenes from the life of Lord Krishna** are exquisitely carved in the form of statues on both the outside and inside of the temple — such as Rasleela, the incident of lifting Govardhan, the green scenes of Radha-Krishna, etc.
At night, when this temple is illuminated with colorful lights, its view looks so wonderful that it seems as if heaven has descended on earth.
Religious significance
Vrindavan itself is famous as the green land of Lord Krishna.
This Prem Mandir gives a message of faith, peace and divine love among the devotees.
There are beautiful idols of Radha-Krishna and Sita-Ram inside the temple.
At different times of the day, Aarti Kirtan and Pravachan are held, which are a divine experience to participate in.
The night view of Prem Mandir is amazing.
At night, colorful lights make the entire temple bright.
The fountain show and lighting with music enchant people.
Every evening, thousands of people gather here during this light show — to enjoy both devotion and beauty.
Nearby places of interest
You can also visit the following places during your visit to Prem Mandir:
1. Banke Bihari Mandir – The most famous temple in Vrindavan.
2. ISKCON Mandir – The main center of the international Krishna devotional movement.
3. Nidhivan – Where it is said that even today, Raasleela takes place at night.
4. Yamuna Ghat – Where the mind is happy after listening to the tunes of aarti and devotion.
5. Shri Kripalu Maharaj Ashram – Where the Prem Mandir was established.
Interesting Facts
* It took more than 1000 sculptors and 11 years to build the Prem Mandir.
* The entire temple is made of Italian marble, which weighs thousands of tons.
* Every idol here looks so alive as if Shri Krishna himself is doing Leela.
* Special LED technology has been used for the night light show.
* This temple is managed by Jai Krishna Bhakti Dham Trust.
Experience
As soon as you enter the Prem Mandir, you feel a divine peace.
The singing of Radha-Krishna, the ringing of aarti bells and the fragrance of devotion in the temple courtyard soothe the mind.
Many devotees say, “Going to the Prem Mandir, the stress and anxiety of the mind seem to go away.”
The temple is not just a religious place — it is a living message of love, devotion and peace.
Whoever comes here forgets himself and leaves with a divine feeling.
If you ever go to Vrindavan, do not forget to visit the Prem Mandir.
It is not only a pleasure for the eyes, but also a joy for the soul.
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