About Radha Gokulananda Temple
Radha Gokulananda Temple is a historic Gaudiya Vaishnava temple located in Old Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. Part of the revered Sapt Devalaya group, it enshrines deities of Radha-Gokulananda worshipped by Lokanatha Goswami and later Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura. The temple complex houses small shrines, samadhis of revered acharyas, and preserved relics. Known for its intimate devotional atmosphere and heritage architecture, it attracts pilgrims seeking connection to Vrindavan's 16th-century bhakti tradition.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, intimate heritage temple complex in the narrow lanes of Old Vrindavan near Radha Raman Temple. The main shrine houses black stone deities of Radha-Gokulananda along with deities of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and small Radha-Vinoda deities. The courtyard contains samadhis of Lokanatha Goswami and Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura, and a small museum-like display of personal relics. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, with darshan, kirtan and prayer as primary activities.
Key highlights
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One of the Sapt Devalaya (seven principal Goswami temples) of Vrindavan
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Deities of Radha-Gokulananda originally worshipped by Lokanatha Goswami
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Samadhis of Lokanatha Goswami and Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura within the complex
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Preserved relics associated with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and acharyas