Popular Temple
Shri Madan Mohan Temple
Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh
One of Vrindavan's oldest temples, standing on a hillock near the Yamuna
At a glance
- Location
- Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh
- Presiding deity
- Shri Madan Mohan Ji (Lord Krishna)
- Temple type
- Popular Temple
- Tradition
- Vaishnava
- Nearest railway station
- Mathura Junction (~15 km)
- Nearest airport
- Agra Airport (~76 km); Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (~162 km)
- Best time to visit
- October to March; the Yamuna-side view is especially picturesque in the evening.
History
The Madan Mohan temple was built around 1580 CE by Krishna Das Kapoor, a merchant from Multan, under the guidance of Sanatana Goswami, one of the six principal Goswamis. It is counted among Vrindavan's oldest surviving temples and is notable for its red sandstone Nagara-style architecture. The original deity was moved to Karauli in Rajasthan for safekeeping during Aurangzeb's reign and continues to be worshipped there today.
Spiritual significance
Perched on a hillock, the temple offers a scenic view of the Yamuna and holds a special place among the historic temples associated with the six Goswamis.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
Approximately 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
An auto or cycle-rickshaw within Vrindavan can bring you close to the temple; the final climb to the hillock is on foot via steps.
Continue your Krishna bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.