Bankey Bihari Temple

The Bankey Bihari Temple, Vrindavan is amongst the holiest and one of the most famous temples of Krishna in India. Shri Swami Haridas was instrumental in establishing Bankey Bihari in Nidhivan. The idol of Thakur Ji is extremely old and was worshipped in Nidhivan till 1863. The Bankey Bihari Temple was constructed in 1864 with the contribution of Goswamis. After construction of the temple, Goswamis transferred the idol to this temple. Bankey means “Bent at three places” and Bihari means “Supreme enjoyer”. Bankey bihari ji is worshiped and looked after as a child. There is a different and unique style of celebrating every festival in Bankey bihari temple. The deity is dressed up and offered cuisine (bhog, prasad) according to season. Temple is decorated with lights and various types of flower according to festival. There are no bells or conch in the temple because Bankey Bihari does not like the sound of bells or conch. there is only chant of ‘radha naam’. When someone enters in the temple, he feels an eternal bliss and calm and forgets all misery. As soon as someone meets with Thakur ji, he becomes dedicating himself to Thakur ji. Kind hearted Thakur ji demolish his problem and bless him with His divine grace how far he is.