Secondary sources The notes below are introductory and come from general secondary knowledge. We have not yet cited a source for each temple or measured the distances between them, so we give no walking distances or timings. We will add sources and first-hand notes before expanding this page.
In the old town, near Banke Bihari
Nidhivan
The grove the temple names as the place of Banke Bihari's appearance. See our Nidhivan guide.
Seva Kunj
Another grove associated in devotional tradition with Radha and Krishna.
Radha Vallabh Temple
The principal temple of the Radha Vallabh tradition associated with Hit Harivansh.
Radha Raman Temple
A temple of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition associated with Gopal Bhatta Goswami.
Radha Damodar Temple
A Gaudiya Vaishnava temple associated with Rupa and Jiva Goswami.
Further afield in Vrindavan
Keshi Ghat
A ghat on the Yamuna named in tradition after Krishna's defeat of the demon Keshi.
Madan Mohan and Govind Dev temples
Two of Vrindavan's historic temples. The Govind Dev temple is a large red sandstone building associated with Raja Man Singh of Amber.
Rangji Temple
A temple dedicated to Sri Ranganatha, built in a South Indian style.
ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir and Prem Mandir
Two large modern temples on the edge of the old town.
The wider Braj region
Many visitors combine Vrindavan with Mathura, Gokul, Govardhan, Barsana and Nandgaon, places associated in tradition with the life of Krishna and Radha. Each deserves its own planning; check local timings and festival arrangements before you go.
For travel to Vrindavan and the temple's rules, see plan your visit.