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The Vrindavan Lotus Temple, also called the Priyakant Ju Temple, is open every day, in the morning and again in the evening and entry is completely free. Shaped like a giant lotus in white Makrana marble and rising about 125 feet, it opened in 2016 and is dedicated to Radha, as Priya Ji and Krishna, as Kant Ju. It stands at Chaitanya Vihar near the Vaishno Devi Mandir and is loveliest at dawn or after dark, when it is beautifully lit. To visit the Lotus Temple with a local guide, call or WhatsApp +91 7302265809.
Key takeaways
The Lotus Temple is also known as the Priyakant Ju Temple.
It is open every day, morning and evening and entry is free.
It is shaped like a lotus in white Makrana marble, about 125 feet tall.
It opened in 2016 and is dedicated to Radha (Priya Ji) and Krishna (Kant Ju).
It holds a genuine daily Mangala Aarti in the early morning.
Its address is Chaitanya Vihar, near the Vaishno Devi Mandir, Vrindavan.
I am Gurudutt, born in Gokul, in the heart of Braj, guiding pilgrims since 2018: more than 50,000 of them. Among Vrindavan’s many temples, the Lotus Temple, or Priyakant Ju, is one of the most striking of the modern age, a vast marble lotus that draws every eye. Visitors often ask its timings, its address and whether there is an entry fee, so here is the complete, verified guide, with the aarti schedule and honest advice. Add it to your visit with our Mathura Vrindavan Tour Package, message us on WhatsApp at +91 7302265809, any day from 8 AM to 9 PM.
About the Lotus Temple (Priyakant Ju)
The Lotus Temple, properly the Shri Priyakant Ju Temple, is one of the most beautiful modern temples in Vrindavan. It was built by the Vishwa Shanti Charitable Trust, founded by the renowned katha vyas Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Maharaj, who pledged the temple in 2007; construction began in 2012 and it opened to the public on 8 February 2016. Its name holds its meaning: here Radha is worshipped as Priya Ji and Krishna as Kant Ju, celebrating their loving union. Built of the same white Makrana marble used in the Taj Mahal, the temple rises about 125 feet in the perfect shape of a blooming lotus, the sacred flower of purity and is ringed by lakes and fountains that mirror it.
Lotus Temple timings
The temple opens in the morning and again in the evening, every day. The table gives the darshan timings; please confirm them on the day, as temple hours can shift with the season and festivals.
Vrindavan Lotus Temple (Priyakant Ju) darshan timings, open daily. Verify on the day.
Session | Timing |
Morning | 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Evening | 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
Lotus Temple aarti schedule
The temple holds a genuine daily Mangala Aarti at dawn and a Sandhya Aarti in the evening, both beautiful to witness, the second amid the illuminated marble. The table gives the schedule; confirm on the day.
Vrindavan Lotus Temple daily aarti schedule. Verify on the day.
Aarti | Time |
Mangala Aarti | 5:00 AM |
Sandhya Aarti | 7:30 PM |
Location and entry fee
The Lotus Temple stands at Chaitanya Vihar, near the Vaishno Devi Mandir, in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, easy to reach by auto or e-rickshaw. Entry is completely free and so is darshan; there is no entry fee and no VIP pass. It sits a little away from the crowded old lanes, so it is calmer than the ancient temples and a private car reaches it easily.
What to see at the Lotus Temple
The temple is a feast for the eye. The great marble lotus itself is the wonder, carved petal upon petal, best seen from across its fountains. Within is a cave-like passage adorned with lighting effects that create a mystical, otherworldly mood. At the four corners of the complex stand smaller shrines to Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva and Nimbarka, in the inclusive spirit of Hindu worship. And in the evening, when the whole lotus is illuminated and the fountains play, it is at its most magical. Take your time; the detail rewards a slow walk.
The best time to visit
Come early in the morning or in the evening. The dawn brings the Mangala Aarti and a cool calm; the evening brings the temple aglow with light, the loveliest sight of all and spares you the daytime heat. Avoid the harsh midday. The cool months of October to March are the most comfortable overall. Our guide to the best time to visit Mathura Vrindavan has the seasons in full.
How to plan your visit
The Lotus Temple pairs well with the other Vrindavan temples on a sightseeing day; it is a striking modern contrast to the ancient ones. See our places to visit in Vrindavan guide for the full route and our famous temples of Mathura and Vrindavan hub for context. A private car and guide make the lanes easy; our Mathura Vrindavan taxi service covers the travel. For a ready plan, a Same Day Mathura Vrindavan Tour can include it.
The honest bit
An honest word on the Lotus Temple. Entry and darshan are completely free; no one should charge you and there is no VIP pass. This is a modern temple, opened in 2016 and beautiful for it; we do not dress it in ancient legends. Unlike Banke Bihari, it does hold a genuine daily Mangala Aarti, as noted above. The wider Yamuna is revered and, honestly, polluted. Knowing all this, you enjoy the temple for the marvel it truly is.
Why Experience My India is the right choice
I was born in Gokul Mahaban Bangar and I have guided visitors to the Lotus Temple since it opened. Guiding since 2018, more than 50,000 pilgrims, 4.5 stars across 204 Google reviews, WhatsApp first, 8 AM to 9 PM daily. We know when the light is best, when it is calmest and how to fit it into a full Vrindavan day without rush. We show you the temple at its finest and tell its true story. Our car is clean, our fare one clear number, our knowledge our home ground.
Tip from Gurudutt: see the Lotus Temple in the evening if you can. By day it is beautiful, but after dark, when the whole marble lotus is lit and the fountains play, it is unforgettable, the finest hour to visit.
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