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Why Is Vrindavan Famous? The Reasons Krishna's Holy Town Is Beloved Worldwide
Vrindavan is famous above all as the town where Lord Krishna spent his childhood and played his divine leelas among the groves and gopis. It is renowned for the eternal love of Radha and Krishna; for its some five thousand temples, from the ancient Goswami shrines to the beloved Banke Bihari and the marble Prem Mandir; as the global home of Krishna devotion through ISKCON and the Hare Krishna move...
Vrindavan for Foreign Tourists: A Complete Guide for International Visitors
Vrindavan is very welcoming to foreign tourists, especially through ISKCON and the Hare Krishna community. Fly to Delhi (about 150 km away) and drive 3 to 3.5 hours, or take a train to Mathura Junction. Come October to March, or for Holi in March; carry an Indian tourist e-visa. Stay at foreigner-friendly places like the MVT guesthouse, ISKCON's guesthouse or a hotel; eat pure vegetarian and drink...
Must-Attend Aartis in Mathura and Vrindavan: The Timings and Which to See
The must-attend aartis of Mathura and Vrindavan include: the unique elephant aarti at Raman Reti, Gokul (evening, 6 to 7 PM); the evening Yamuna aartis at Kesi Ghat (Vrindavan), Vishram Ghat (Mathura) and Brahmand Ghat (6:30 to 7 PM); the beloved aartis of the Banke Bihari temple; the aartis of the Krishna Janmabhoomi (Mangla, Sandhya and Sayan); and the pre-dawn Mangala aarti and evening Gaura aa...
Yamuna Aarti Lyrics: Om Jai Yamuna Mata (Hindi and English)
Om Jai Yamuna Mata is the aarti of the sacred river Yamuna, worshipped in Braj as a mother goddess and the daughter of the Sun. It is sung each evening at the Yamuna aartis, above all at Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan and Vishram Ghat in Mathura. The full lyrics are given below in both Hindi (Devanagari) and English. To witness the Yamuna aarti at the ghats of Braj, call or WhatsApp +91 7302265809....
Visiting Vrindavan: The Complete Planning Guide to Krishna's Temple Town
To plan a visit to Vrindavan: come in the cool months of October to March; reach it about 150 km (3 to 3.5 hours) from Delhi, or by train to Mathura Junction, the railhead, 14 km away; give it one to two days, or three for the wider Braj. See Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir, ISKCON, Nidhivan and Kesi Ghat; stay in Vrindavan or Mathura; eat pure vegetarian; and plan around the midday temple closure (roug...
Best Restaurants in Mathura and Vrindavan: Where to Eat in Krishna's Land
The best places to eat in Mathura and Vrindavan are the pure-veg and satvik restaurants (such as Govinda's at ISKCON Vrindavan), popular multi-cuisine spots like MVT's Madhuban, the rooftop cafes near Prem Mandir with temple views, the traditional thali and chaat houses of the old bazaars, and the famous street food of Loi Bazar and Holi Gate. Remember: Mathura and Vrindavan are strictly vegetaria...
Mathura Vrindavan Sweets: The Famous Peda, Mithai and Prasad of Braj
The most famous sweet of Mathura and Vrindavan is the Mathura peda, a rich milk-and-khoya fudge, the icon of the region. Braj is also known for khurchan, rabri, ghevar, gujiya (at Holi), makhan-mishri (Krishna's beloved butter and rock sugar), laddu, jalebi and thandai. Many are made as prasad, offered to the deities and then shared. The best are found fresh in the old bazaars, such as the well-kn...
Krishna Ji Aarti Lyrics: Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki (Hindi and English)
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki is the famous evening aarti of Lord Krishna, worshipping him as Kunj Bihari (Banke Bihari), Giridhar and Murari. It is sung daily in Krishna temples, above all at the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan. The full lyrics are given below in both Hindi (Devanagari) and English. To hear it sung at the temples of Vrindavan, call or WhatsApp +91 7302265809....
How to Cover Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan in the Same Day: An Honest Plan
To cover Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan in one day: see the Taj Mahal at sunrise (from about 6 am), drive to Mathura (about 1.5 hours on NH 44) for the Krishna Janmabhoomi and Dwarkadhish before the midday temple closure, rest and lunch through the closure (roughly 12 to 4 pm), then spend the afternoon and evening in Vrindavan for ISKCON, Banke Bihari (evening darshan) and Prem Mandir's light show. I...
Ballabgarh to Mathura and Vrindavan Distance: Routes, Driving Time and the Best Way to Travel
Ballabgarh to Mathura is about 111 km and Ballabgarh to Vrindavan about 104 km, both roughly 2 hours by road, mainly via NH 44, the Delhi-Agra highway. Vrindavan is slightly closer, as it lies on the near side coming from the NCR. NH 44 is the shortest and quickest route for both. A car is by far the easiest way and the trip is a comfortable day out. To arrange a car and your Braj darshan, call or...
Jammu to Vrindavan Distance: Routes, Driving Time, Trains, Flights and the Best Way to Travel
The distance from Jammu to Vrindavan is about 727 to 796 km, roughly 12.5 to 16 hours by road. The fastest route runs via the new NE 5 expressway and NH 44, about 731 km in around 13 hours 25 minutes, while NH 44 direct is longer and slower. This is a long journey, so most travellers prefer to fly to Delhi, about 1.5 hours, then drive 3 to 3.5 hours to Braj or take an overnight train. To arrange a...
Aligarh to Vrindavan Distance: Routes, Driving Time, Trains and the Best Way to Travel
The distance from Aligarh to Vrindavan is about 69 to 85 km, roughly 2 hours by road. The shortest route is via the Mathura-Aligarh Road, about 69.3 km, while the route via NH 509 and NH 530B is a little longer at 85.4 km but marginally quicker on the highway. A car is by far the easiest way and the trip is a comfortable day out. To arrange a car and your Vrindavan darshan, call or WhatsApp +91 73...
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