Popular Temple
Shri Govind Dev Temple
Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh
Built by Raja Man Singh of Amber — regarded as one of Mughal-era India's grandest temples
At a glance
- Location
- Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh
- Presiding deity
- Shri Govind Dev Ji (Lord Krishna)
- Temple type
- Popular Temple
- Tradition
- Vaishnava
- Nearest railway station
- Mathura Junction (~14 km)
- Nearest airport
- Agra Airport (~75 km); Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (~160 km)
- Best time to visit
- October to March; daylight hours are best for appreciating the temple's architecture.
History
The Govind Dev temple was built around 1590 CE by Raja Man Singh I of Amber (Jaipur). It is known for its striking fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles and is said to have originally risen seven storeys. Historical accounts describe the upper storeys being dismantled during a later phase of Mughal rule, and the original deity was moved to Jaipur for safekeeping, where it is still worshipped today at the Govind Devji temple near the City Palace.
Spiritual significance
The temple holds an important place in the history of Indian temple architecture and is regarded as a rare surviving example of Rajasthani-Mughal architectural fusion.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
Approximately 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
Reach Vrindavan by auto or taxi from Mathura Junction; the temple, located near the Radha Raman temple, is a short walk from there.
Continue your Krishna bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.