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Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan is located in Uttar Pradesh
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMathura
DeityRadha Krishna,
Sita Rama
FestivalsJanmashtami, Radhastami
Location
LocationVrindavan
StateUttar Pradesh
Country India
Coordinates27°34′21″N 77°40′21″E / 27.5724569°N 77.6724919°E / 27.5724569; 77.6724919
Architecture
TypeRajasthani Somnath Gujarati architecture
CreatorKripalu Maharaj
Completed17 February 2012
Elevation169.78 m (557 ft)
Website
https://premmandir.org.in/

Prem Mandir is a Hindu temple in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Western Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple was established by Kripalu Maharaj. The complex is spread across a 22-hectare (55-acre) site on the outskirts of Vrindavan. It is dedicated to Radha Krishna and Sita Ram. Radha Krishna are on the first level and Sita Ram are on the second level.[1] To the right of Sita Ram's murti, a special tribute is offered to the four original Jagadgurus who preceded Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj.

All Jagadgurus honoured in Prem Mandir
All Jagadgurus honoured in Prem Mandir

Inauguration & landscape

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The temple's construction began in January 2001[2] and the inauguration ceremony took place from 15 to 17 February 2012.[3] The temple was opened to the public on 17 February. The cost was 150 crore rupees ($23 million).[4] On 19 March 2026, President of India Droupadi Murmu, accompanied by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel, visited Prem Mandir and performed aarti during a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh.[5] The presiding deity are Shri Radha Govind (Radha Krishna) and Shri Sita Ram. A 6,800 square metres (73,000 sq ft), pillar-less, dome shaped satsang hall, next to the Prem Mandir, accommodates 25,000 people at a time.[6]

Prem Mandir being inaugurated by its founder Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 2012
Prem Mandir being inaugurated by its founder Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in 2012

Surrounded by beautiful gardens and fountains, the temple complex has life-size depictions of four leelas of Shri Krishna – Jhulan leela, Govardhan leela, Raas leela and Kaliya Naag leela. Different Leelas of Shri Krishna and Rasik saints are depicted all over the wall of the main temple.[7]

It is sister temple of Bhakti Mandir which was opened in 2005 and another sister temple which is known as Kirti Mandir, Barsana opened in 2019.[8]

History architecture and design

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Rasa Lila by Krishna, in Prem Mandir Vrindavan
Prem Mandir Vrindavan at night, entrance gate