Top 10 Sacred Temples of Shri Krishna in India
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Located in the holy city of Vrindavan, this temple is a hub of Krishna devotees. The temple complex includes a massive prayer hall and beautiful idols of Radha-Krishna. Daily kirtans (devotional songs) and aarti (prayer rituals) add to the spiritual ambiance
ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
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Situated in the ancient city of Dwarka, this temple is believed to be the kingdom of Lord Krishna. The temple's sanctum houses an exquisite black idol of Lord Dwarkadhish (Krishna). The Dwarkadhish Temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka, Gujarat
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Dedicated to Lord Banke Bihari, this temple is famous for its "swayam seva" tradition. Devotees believe that the deity can change expressions, and the temple's priests dress and adorn Lord Krishna accordingly.
Banke Bihari Temple,Vrindavan, UttarPradesh
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"The Temple of Divine Love," Prem Mandir is an architectural marvel with intricate marble work. The temple's grandeur comes alive during the evening light and sound show.
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
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This temple stands at the place believed to be the birth site of Lord Krishna. It houses a small prison cell where Lord Krishna was born.
Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
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The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is renowned for its unique style of worship and the Kanakana Kindi (a small window through which Lord Krishna is believed to have given darshan to his ardent devotee, Kanakadasa).
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Karnataka
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Located within the City Palace complex, this temple houses a beautiful idol of Lord Krishna. The temple is known for its art and architectural splendor.
Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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While primarily a Vishnu temple, it features a shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna as Ranganayaki Thayar. The temple is one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world.
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tamil Nadu
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This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna as Radha Raman, a deity believed to have manifested himself from a shaligram shila (sacred stone). The temple's unique feature is that it allows devotees to offer prayers personally.
Radha Raman Temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
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Often confused with Dwarka in Gujarat, this Dwarka temple is a significant pilgrimage site. It is believed that Lord Krishna lived in Dwarka as a child before moving to the city of Dwarka in Gujarat.
Dwarka Temple, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh