Temples
A Comprehensive Guide to Śrī Vṛndāvana Dhāma
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Seven Main Gosvami Temples
There are seven main temples in Vrindavana. These are the seven oldest and most famous temples. These temples were established by the Six Gosvamis or their contemporaries. The devotees who established these temples were all followers of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. The Govindaji temple is at one end of Vrindavana and Madan Mohana temple is at the other. Madan Mohana is the closest temple to the ISKCON-Krishna Balarama temple and Govindaji temple is the furthest. To visit all seven temples at one time, you can start at Madana Mohana, and then in order go to: Radha Damodara, Radha Syamasundara, Radha Gokulananda, Radha-Raman, Radha Gopinatha and end at the Govindaji temple.
Temple Tours by Areas
Govindaji and Ranganatha Temple Area: The first place to visit in this area is the Radha Govinda Temple. The main old temple first, then you can visit the new Govindaji temple, which is located behind the old one. Next is the Ranganatha temple (only to be viewed from the outside by non-Hindus). Next, the 64 Samadhis area; then Brahma Kunda. From there you can go see the interesting Lal Babu and Tekari Rani temples. From the Govindaji temple, make a left and follow the road to Gopinatha daji temple--make a left and follow the raod to Gopinatha Bazaar. After about three minutes, on the left side will be the Amiya Nimai temple. Further up on the right is Bilvamangala Thakur's samadhi.
Madana Mohana Temple Area: On top of the hill is the old Madana Mohana temple, as well as the bhajan kutir of Sanatan Gosvami. From here, you can go down the steps to the road, make a right, and at the next turn-- another right til you get to Sanatan Gosvami's samadhi. From here you can return to the main road, make a right and within one minute you reach the new Madan Mohana temple. From the Madana Mohana temple if you make a left til the end of the road, then go right--you will reach the bhajan kutir of Advaita Acarya. Within a minute's walk is the Asta Sakhi temple.
Gopisvara Temple Area
Gopisvara temple is in the Vamsivata area. If you make a right out of the Gopisvara temple and then a quck left, you come to Srinivasa Acarya's samadhi. Walk for about five minutes, til the end of the road. Nearby is the Radha Kanta Temple (also Gopal Guru's samadhi) and the Radha Syama Raya temple. (also Gauri Dasa Pandit's samadhi). If you make a right out of the Gopisvara temple and follow the road around, until where it turns right, directly in front of you will be the Vamsivata temple. From here, make a left, and on your right side will be the Radha Gopala Temple.
Radha Damodara Temple Area
Several importnt places are close to the Radha Damodara Temple. If you make a right out of the temple and then a left when the road goes in two directions, on your left is Syamananda's samadhi. Furthere down the road on the right is the Radha Syamasundara Temple. If you make a left out of the Radha Damodara Temple and a left at the next intersection, down the road to the left is Sringara Ghata. If you make a right at the same intersection, then a quick left, you reach the Mirabai Temple. IF you make a right out of the Radha Damodara Temple, and then go right when the road goes in two directions, and then follow the road for about 50m, and make a right, you reach Imli Tala. If you choose to follow the road on the left, down a lane, you will reach the Sitanatha Temple. Further down the road on the left is Seva Kunja.
Radha-Raman Temple Area
There are several important temples and places near the Radha-raman Temple. If you make a right out of the Radha-Raman Temple, you first reach the Radha Gokulananda Temple. Further down the road, you come to the Vamsi Gopala Temple. IF you keep going down the road, on the left you will find Gadadhara Danta Samadhi. If you go left at the end of the road, on the left is the ancient Jugal Kishore Temple; and close to this temple is Keshi Ghata.
If you make a left out of the radha-Raman temple and another quick left, you reach the Radha Gopinatha temple. If you make a right, you will reach the Sona Gaurange Temple. If you follow the road, going straight from Radha Raman temple, you will reach the Shahji temple after about 5 minutes. Across the street from the Shahji temple, is the lane that leads to the entrance to Nidhivana.
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