Banke Bihari Temple, Gahrauli

Banke Bihari Temple is a Hindu temple located in Gahrauli village in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Lord Krishna worshipped as Banke Bihari, it serves as a local place of worship and community gathering. The temple is a modest village shrine typical of the Bundelkhand region. It is notable locally for daily worship, observance of festivals such as Janmashtami and Holi, and its role in the religious life of Gahrauli residents.

Visitors can expect a small village temple with a sanctum housing the idol of Banke Bihari (Lord Krishna) within the residential area of Gahrauli. The setting is simple and quiet with a courtyard for devotees. Visitors can observe daily darshan and prayer rituals, offer flowers and prasad, and experience local devotional practices. During festivals the temple is decorated and sees increased devotional activity.

The temple holds local cultural and religious significance as a centre for Krishna devotion in Gahrauli. It serves the Vaishnav tradition where Banke Bihari is a revered form of Lord Krishna, and functions as a community focal point for daily worship, bhajans, and seasonal festivals.