About Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir is a large white-marble Hindu temple complex in Vrindavan, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to Radha Krishna and Sita Ram. Built by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and inaugurated in 2012, it is noted for its Rajasthani-Somnath style architecture, intricate carvings, and 48 panels depicting Krishna leelas. Set within landscaped gardens with fountains and tableaux, it is a major pilgrimage and tourist attraction in Braj region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a grand two-storey white Italian marble temple set in 54 acres of landscaped gardens. The exterior and interior feature intricate carvings, 48 marble panels depicting Shri Krishna leelas, and idols of Radha Krishna on the ground floor and Sita Ram on the first floor. Surroundings include manicured lawns, tableaux of Krishna's pastimes, a musical fountain and light show in the evening. The temple is illuminated after sunset with color-changing lights.
Key highlights
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Entirely built of white Italian marble in Rajasthani and Gujarati Somnath style
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Dedicated to Radha Krishna (ground floor) and Sita Ram (first floor)
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48 intricately carved panels depicting Shri Krishna leelas on outer walls
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Evening illumination and musical fountain show with color-changing lights
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Expansive landscaped gardens with life-size tableaux of Krishna pastimes
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Constructed over 11 years by around 1000 artisans under Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj
History of Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir was conceived and established by the fifth Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Foundation stone was laid on 14 January 2001 and construction continued for about 11 years with around 1000 artisans from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Built at a cost of about Rs. 150 crore using Italian marble, the temple was inaugurated from 15 to 17 February 2012. It is maintained by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat.
Culture & Context
The temple is dedicated to Shri Radha Krishna and Shri Sita Ram, representing divine love. It depicts important leelas of Shri Krishna and Shri Ram through carvings and tableaux, serving as a major pilgrimage centre in the Braj region and a centre for devotional and cultural activities of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat.