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Why to visit Shri Radha Vallabh Temple
One of the top places to visit in Vrindavan is the RadhaVallabh Temple. It's a symbol of the perfect love between Lord Krishna and Radha, known as "Ras Bhakti." This temple is the main center of the RadhaVallabh sect, which believes that Radha Rani is the highest divine being. "RadhaVallabh" means both Shri Krishna and Radha together as one.
What to Expect?
- At Radhavallabh Lal Ji Temple, one of the most wonderful experiences is attending the daily Aarti ceremonies.
- The temple holds satsang sessions where spiritual talks happen, helping people understand Lord Krishna's teachings and the Bhakti movement better.
- You can relax in the temple's spacious courtyards and gardens, perfect for peaceful moments or meditation.
- The temple encourages devotees to do seva, or voluntary service, like giving out sanctified food, helping maintain the temple, or supporting charitable work.
- Near Shri RadhaVallabh Temple is the palanquin or swing of Prabhu Vanchandra ji, the eldest son of Shri Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu ji. Here, you can regularly see performances portraying the 'Ras Leela' of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani.
- There are also small shops in the temple complex where you can buy souvenirs, religious items, and books about Lord Krishna and Radha.
Architecture
- The temple's design mixes Rajasthani and Mughal styles, showing India's diverse culture.
- Intricately carved pillars and walls of the temple show stories from Shri Krishna and Radha's lives.
- Inside, you'll find beautiful black stone idols of Radha and Krishna.
- The temple is made of red sandstone and is one of the oldest in the area.
- The temple wall is 10 feet thick and is pierced in two stages.
Festivals
Hitosav: Hitosav is an eleven-day celebration for the birth anniversary of Shri Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu ji. The highlight is the 'Dadhi Kando' ritual, where saffron and sandal paste mixed curd is sprinkled on devotees.
Radha Ashtami: Another yearly event at RadhaVallabh Temple is the nine-day Shri Radha Ashtami festival, celebrating the birthday of Shri Radha Rani ji. It starts on the fifth day of Bhadrapad (August-September).
Interesting Fact
What sets the Radha Vallabh ji Mandir apart is its unique feature: there's no idol of Radha Rani! Instead, a crown is placed near the idol of Shri Krishna to represent her presence. It's believed that only devotees with pure hearts filled with love and devotion can perceive the divine presence of Radha Rani. So, visiting this temple is not just about seeing with the eyes, but also feeling with the heart.
Aarti Timings
- Mangal Aarti: 5 am to 5.30 am
- Morning Darshan & Aarti: 7 am to 12 pm
- Noon Darshan: 12 pm to 6 pm
- Sandhya Aarti: 6.30 pm to 7 pm
- Evening Darshan & Aarti: 6 pm to 9 pm
