Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

Prem Mandir (lit. The Temple of Divine Love) is a Hindu temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, India. It is maintained by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, an international non-profit, educational, spiritual, charitable trust. The complex is on a 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. The temple structure was established by the fifth Jagadguru, Kripalu Maharaj.[1] Figures of Shri Krishna and his followers depicting important events surrounding the Lord's existence cover the main temple.[2]

Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMathura
DeityRadha Krishna, Sita Rama
FestivalsJanmashtami, Radhastami
Location
LocationVrindavan
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates27.5724669°N 77.6724919°E / 27.5724669; 77.6724919
Architecture
TypeRajasthani Somnath Gujarati architecture
CreatorKripalu Maharaj
Completed17 February 2012
Elevation169.78 m (557 ft)
Website
http://jkp.org.in

Construction began in January 2001[3] and the inauguration ceremony took place from 15 February to 17 February 2012.[4] The temple was opened to public on 17 February. The cost was 150 crore rupees ($23 million).[5] The presiding deity are Shri Radha Govind (Radha Krishna) and Shri Sita Ram. A 73,000 square feet, pillar-less, dome shaped satsang hall is being constructed next to Prem Mandir, which will accommodate 25,000 people at a time.[6] 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.

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.[7]

History architecture and design
Prem Mandir Vrindavan at night, entrance gate

The foundation stone was laid by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in the presence of thousand devotees on 14 January 2001. It took approximately 1000 artists about 12 years to build the complex.

The Vrindavan site was developed by Kripalu Ji Maharaj, whose main ashram was at Vrindavan.[8] He dedicated the gift of love to Shri Vrindavan Dham.

Prem Mandir is constructed entirely of Italian marble. The total dimensions of the temple including its flag is 125 ft. high, 190 ft. long and the 128 ft. wide raised platform serves as the seat of the two-storeyed white monument.

A circumambulation route has been constructed on the mandir prangan, the platform of the temple, enabling visitors to view the 48 panels depicting the pastimes of Shri Radha Krishna which are carved on the outer walls of the temple. The walls are made of solid Italian marble, 3.25 ft. thick. The thickness of the walls of the garbha-griha is 8 ft to bear the weight of huge shikhar, swarna Kalash and the Flag. 84 panels have also been set up on the exterior of the temple and display the loving pastimes of Shri Krishna. Other than this, numerous portraits of Krishna Leela, or the miracles of Lord Krishna, can also be found inside the temple.

Events

See also

References
  1. Famous Krishna Temples in India : Prem Mandir
  2. Kripaluji Maharaj's Prem Mandir will be inaugurated on 17 February-Aaj Ki Khabar 404 Archived 30 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  3. 1000 कारीगरों ने 11 साल में बनाया 'प्रेम मंदिर'! 404. [Dainik Bhaskar]. Retrieved 6 April 2014
  4. Prem Mandir Inauguration (Vrindavan) | Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog 404 Archived 29 March 2014 at Archive.today
  5. "Dream Of "एक झोंपड़ी हो कृष्ण के बृज में" Now Becomes A Reality". Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  6. ब्रज का आकर्षण प्रेम मंदिर. [Dainik Jagran]. Retrieved 6 April 2014
  7. "Grand Opening of Unique Temple in India". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  8. Sahara Samay Kripaluji Maharaj's 'Prem Mandir' inauguration on Friday Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine FEBRUARY 13, 2012 "The much long awaited temple of Kripaluji Maharaj's 'Prem Mandir' will be inaugurated on Friday 16th for public in Vrindaban district of Uttar Pradesh."
  9. http://www.dailyindiaresults.in/2015/09/janmashtami-2015-live-celebration-at.html
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