You probably have already heard that Vrindavan is a city of 5,000 temples. There are a lot of them here - literally, at every step! But try to understand that all of them are absolutely everything - you still will not have time to examine. Even for the month, probably. So, throw these attempts and try simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere of an amazing city. However, there is in the city and more famous temples than others. I would like to note:
Temple Madan-Mohaen - One of the 7 temples, erected by Bengal Krishnaitis in the 17th century. After some time after the construction of the initial Murtah Madana-Gopal (the statue of the saint, that is), it was exported from the temple and hidden somewhere in Rajasthan to protect him from Muslims. The temple itself stands on a picturesque hill, in almost the center of Vrndavana, and with this elevation there is a penetrating view of Vrindavan. In the air, the wonderful aroma of herbs and ... cow's manure, the Yamuna River sparkles.
The temple really resembles some kind of alien ship - it is made in a certain futuristic style, and hugs his lush lawn, where you can sit. And the hill, and the temple - a big luck for lovers of photography. The entrance to the temple sends a local brahman, ready to supply any blessing (naturally, for a moderate fee).
Radha Ramana Temple Also very beautiful. And this is one of the most revered temples of the city. The date of creation of the temple is considered to be 1542 years. There is a temple on the edge of the city. By the way, the deity of Radha Raman is one of the few "salted" from the invasion of the Muslim deity in the city.
Temple Bank Bihari More than popular. Erected the temple was in 1862. I especially advise you to visit there during the holidays (especially holi), when this temple becomes the most real epicenter of events. On this day, the temple has a bunch of people, so it is almost impossible to pass. Nearby is a trader with floral garlands, so under your feet everywhere - colors (and left-handed exercise, because the temple pass barefoot). Sometimes people are waiting for the opening of the door from noon, which occurs at 17:00.A lot of those who want to get to Darshan to the Divine! Darshan is a meeting, that is, pilgrims believe that they come here not to contemplate the deity, but to appear in front of him so that he contemplated them. When the curtains on the altar open, the crowd explodes to the smoking cry - "Bainki-Bihari lying Ki-Jai!" They shout. Everywhere the garlands of tiny white flowers - the beauty is indescribable: the whole altar, ceiling, walls! When the worship ends, the crowd takes out, like a wave, outside. This temple, of course, amazing, so you will see not every day, and certainly, you will not see such a devoted worship of the Divine. There is a temple in the center of the Old Town between the Loise Bazas and the Embankment.
Temple Govindaji - This is a mixture of Muslim, Indian and Western architecture. This is one of the largest temples not only in this city, but in all over Northern India. It is believed that, for the construction of this temple, Emperor Akbar donated material, prepared for the construction of a red fortress in Ar. The temple was built five years (and brought to the end to the end to in 1590) several thousand people; The altar was made of marble, gold and silver.Moreover, it was originally a temple was seven-story, and the lamp was shining on his top - the Mogolsky ruler Aurangzeb, most likely noticed this shine from his residence in Agra and therefore sent his troops to the temple so that they destroyed the wonderful temple. According to the legend, when only a few floors remained from the structure, the land suddenly came to the chance, and the warriors of the Aurangzub fused on the sides. The remains of the destroyed floors can be seen today. Especially impressive by the stone lotus flower weighing a few tons. From two sides of the main visual hall of the complex we see two small temples. Since this temple was choestically disassembled Muslims, he is considered deficient, and it is impossible to worship in it. But behind the temple is another temple where the deities can be worshiped and necessary - it was there that the deities were installed after the Deity of Gosvindaji was moved to Jaipur (to protect from Muslims there). This is a deity to this day is there. This temple is also called Mnkey Temple because of the macaque living there, and it is located near the bus station.
Krishna-Balarama Temple It was built in 1975 by the International Society of Consciousness of Krishna (ISKCON), which is sufficiently known in our country and former CIS countries. Therefore, it is always possible to meet a bunch of Russian-speaking "whites". Near the temple, you can see the tomb (samadhi) from white marble, where the founder of the community is resting.
By the way, according to custom in India, after the death of a person, his body is burned, and the dusts are dispelled on the sacred rivers - over Ganging or jamuna. However, the great saints usually make an exception. The temple itself is extremely spectacular (especially, evenings), and getting to it very simply (located on Hubli-Dharwad Road). Monumental. Modern. Handsomely. Locals call this temple of Engriddi Mandir, which means "English Temple." The essential plus of the temple is that it is an inexpensive hotel, as well as there you can eat. There is a temple on the road from Central Vrindava to Delhi.
The Temple of Radha-Valabha is the 17th century Temple with a straight atmosphere. In the mornings and evenings, traditional chants are chanting here. Look for the temple next to the LOY Bazas.
And briefly about other sights of the town:
Seva-Kundzh - This is a sacred grove in the city center, next to the LOY Bazaver. Before entering the grove, you need to remove shoes. Complete along the paths between the trees with the "dancing" trunks, between which the monkeys will jump.
Keschi-GHAT and the embankment of the river Yamuna - Here at sunset, the poja (religious rite) of the Sacred River Yamun is held. Here you can rent a boat and ride to the opposite shore. In general, swimming in Yamun is the main goal for many pilgrims in Vrndavana, although the water in the river is dirty. However, it says that the ablution in this river cleans many times better than in Gange (not from a physical point of view, of course). The Palace of Keschi Hhata next to the river is a place where Krishna killed her daece.
Loi-Bazar. - The above-mentioned Main Bazaar Vrndavana is the same attraction, a very colorful place.
