Spritual FACTS

10 Amazing facts about Banke Bihari Temple Mathura

By Surendra Kumar

• Banke Bihari Temple Mathura is one of the seven most important temples of Lord Krishna in India.

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• It is believed to have been established by Swami Haridas in the 16th century.

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• The temple was built in a unique style, with the sanctum sanctorum resembling a human form.

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• The temple has two main entrances, one in the east and one in the west.

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• The main deity, Lord Banke Bihari, is dressed in a white dhoti and a yellow turban.

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• A special aarti is performed twice a day at the temple, once in the morning and once in the evening.

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• The temple is adorned with intricate carvings of Lord Krishna, Radha, and their gopis.

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• The temple has a large collection of musical instruments, and these are used to perform devotional music on special occasions.

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• The temple is a popular pilgrim site and attracts thousands of devotees from all over the world.

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• The temple is also home to a large number of monkeys, which are believed to have been sent by Lord Krishna himself to protect the temple.

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