Mathura Prem Mandir, Uttar Pradesh

Address

Mathura Prem Mandir, Uttar Pradesh

Sri Kripalu Maharaj Ji Marg, Raman Reiti,

Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121

Moolavar

 Krishna, Rama

Amman

Radha, Sita

Introduction

Prem Mandir – Key Points

Introduction:

• Location: Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
• Established by: Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, the fifth Original Jagadguru.
• Managed by: Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, an international non-profit, educational, spiritual, and charitable trust.
• Temple Complex Size: The complex spans 22 hectares (55 acres) on the outskirts of Vrindavan.
• Deities: Dedicated to Radha Krishna on the first level and Sita Ram on the second level.
• The walls of the temple depict different Leelas of Shri Krishna and Rasik saints.

Puranic Significance:

• Construction Timeline:
  • Construction began in January 2001.
  • Inauguration ceremony: 15–17 February 2012.
  • Opened to the public on 17 February 2012.
  • The total cost of the temple was approximately 150 crore rupees ($23 million).
• Presiding Deities:
  • Shri Radha Govind (Radha Krishna).
  • Shri Sita Ram.
• Satsang Hall:
  • A pillar-less dome-shaped satsang hall measuring 6,800 square meters (73,000 sq ft) is under construction to accommodate 25,000 people at once.
• Leelas of Shri Krishna:
  • The temple showcases life-size depictions of four key Shri Krishna Leelas:
    1. Jhulan Leela.
    2. Govardhan Leela.
    3. Raas Leela.
    4. Kaliya Naag Leela.
• Sister Temples:
  • Bhakti Mandir (opened in 2005).
  • Kirti Mandir in Barsana (opened in 2019).
• Foundation Stone:
  • Laid by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj on 14 January 2001 in the presence of thousands of devotees.
  • The temple’s construction took around 12 years and involved approximately 1000 artisans.

Special Features:

• Material: The entire temple is constructed using Italian marble.
• Temple Dimensions:
  • Height: 38 meters (125 feet).
  • Length: 58 meters (190 feet).
  • Width: 39 meters (128 feet).
  • The raised platform serving as the temple’s seat measures 39 meters in width.
• Circumambulation Route:
  • A circumambulation route around the temple platform allows visitors to view 48 panels depicting the pastimes of Shri Radha Krishna, carved into the outer walls.
• Wall Specifications:
  • The walls are made from solid Italian marble, each 0.99 meters (3.25 feet) thick.
  • The thickness of the garbha-griha walls is 2.4 meters (8 feet) to support the heavy shikhar, swarna kalash, and flag.
• Additional Panels:
  • 84 panels on the exterior walls display the loving pastimes of Shri Radha Krishna.
  • Numerous portraits of Radha Krishna Leela and miracles of Lord Krishna are also found inside the temple.

Festivals

Janmashtami, Radhastami

Century/Period

14 January 2001

Nearest Bus Station

Vrindavan

Nearest Railway Station

Vrindavan, Mathura Station

Nearest Airport

Agra

Location on Map

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