Shri Radha Raman Lal Ju Sarkar

श्रीराधारमण हमारे मीत ।
ललित त्रिभंगी श्याम सलोने, कटि पहिरे पट पीत ।।
मुरलीधर मन हरन छबीले, छके प्रिया की पीत ।
गुन मंजरी विदित नागरवर, जानत रस की रीत ।।

Discover the Divine Sri Radha Raman Temple in Vrindavan

 

Introduction

Sri Radha Raman Temple, one of the most revered Hindu temples in Vrindavan, India, is dedicated to Lord Krishna, worshiped here as Radha Ramana, which means the lover (ramana) of Sri Radha. Established over 500 years ago by Gopala Bhatta Goswami, this temple holds a significant place in the hearts of devotees and is a must-visit holy site.

The Legend of Sri Radha Raman Temple

The story of the temple’s origin is steeped in divine intervention and devotion. At the age of thirty, Gopala Bhatta Goswami arrived in Vrindavan. After the disappearance of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Gopala Bhatta felt intense separation from the Lord. To console his devotee, the Lord appeared in a dream and instructed him to visit Nepal.

In Nepal, while bathing in the Kali-Gandaki River, Gopala Bhatta encountered several Shaligrama Shilas. Initially, he tried to return them to the river, but they kept re-entering his waterpot. He eventually found twelve Shaligrama Shilas.

The Miracle of Radha Raman

One day, a wealthy man offered Gopala Bhatta various clothes and ornaments for his Shaligrama Shilas. Unable to use them for the round-shaped Shaligramas, Gopala Bhatta kept them aside. On a Purnima (full moon) evening, after offering naivedhya to his Shaligrama Shilas and putting them to rest, Gopala Bhatta went to take a bath in the Yamuna River.

Upon returning, he discovered a miraculous transformation: one of the Shaligramas had manifested into a beautiful deity of Krishna playing the flute. This deity, known as Tri-Bhangananda-Krishna, emerged in a perfectly shaped form from a sacred Shaligrama Shila. Devotees believe this image to be alive, granting a chosen family the privilege of assisting in his daily schedule.

Devotional Practices and Seva

The Prasad for Shri Radha Raman Ji is prepared by the male members of the Goswami families in the temple kitchen. The sacred fire, lit in the early days of the temple, continues to burn today. The Goswami families follow a pre-determined calendar for their personal seva (service) period, during which they perform seva and invite their disciples to celebrate major family functions and ceremonies.

Historical Significance

Inside the temple complex, visitors can find the samadhi (tomb) of Srila Gopal Bhatta Goswami. The rarely available Unag vastra of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is also preserved here. The current acharya of the temple is Shrivatsa Goswami, who continues to uphold the temple’s traditions and practices.

Shri Radha Raman Temple TIMING :-

Winter TIMING

Morning:	09:30 am to 12:30 pm
Evening:	05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

Summer TIMING

Morning	09:00 am to 01:00 pm
Evening	06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Visiting Shri Radha Raman Temple

Location: Vrindavan, India

Timings: The temple is open to devotees throughout the day. Early morning and evening are the best times for darshan (viewing the deity).

Festivals: Visiting during major festivals like Holi and Krishna Janmashtami offers a vibrant and spiritually enriching experience.

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airports are Agra (90 km) and Delhi (170 km).

By Train: The temple is about 2 km from Vrindavan railway station and 14 km from Mathura Junction.

By Road: Auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, and taxis are readily available in Vrindavan.

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