IN PHOTOS: Janmashtami 2025: Top 10 Krishna temples to visit this festive season
Updated On: 06 August, 2025 04:09 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
From Mathura to Udupi, explore the most divine shrines dedicated to Lord Krishna. (PICS/ Pexels)
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From Mathura to Udupi, explore the most divine shrines dedicated to Lord Krishna. (PICS/ Pexels)
_1754476453_d.png "<h4>Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple, Mathura</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built on the exact site where Lord Krishna was born, this temple complex is located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It’s considered one of the holiest places for Krishna devotees, especially during Janmashtami when massive crowds gather to celebrate his birth</span></p>")
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Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple, Mathura
Built on the exact site where Lord Krishna was born, this temple complex is located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It’s considered one of the holiest places for Krishna devotees, especially during Janmashtami when massive crowds gather to celebrate his birth
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_1754476502_d.png "<h4>Guruvayur Temple, Kerala</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as the \"Dwarka of the South,\" Guruvayur temple is one of the most important Krishna temples in India. Lord Krishna is worshipped here in the form of a child (Balakrishna). The temple’s rituals and elephant processions make it unique and deeply cultural</span></p>")
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Guruvayur Temple, Kerala
Known as the "Dwarka of the South," Guruvayur temple is one of the most important Krishna temples in India. Lord Krishna is worshipped here in the form of a child (Balakrishna). The temple’s rituals and elephant processions make it unique and deeply cultural
_1754476571_d.png "<h4>Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 18th-century temple is located inside the City Palace complex in Jaipur and was once the personal temple of the royal family. The idol of Govind Dev Ji was brought from Vrindavan and is said to closely resemble Krishna’s original form</span></p>")
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Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur
This 18th-century temple is located inside the City Palace complex in Jaipur and was once the personal temple of the royal family. The idol of Govind Dev Ji was brought from Vrindavan and is said to closely resemble Krishna’s original form
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_1754476542_d.png "<h4>Prem Mandir, Vrindavan</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prem Mandir, meaning \"Temple of Love,\" is a grand marble temple built by Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj. Located in Vrindavan, the temple showcases beautiful sculptures from Krishna and Radha’s divine life. It’s especially breathtaking at night with its glowing lights and sound shows</span></p>")
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Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Prem Mandir, meaning "Temple of Love," is a grand marble temple built by Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj. Located in Vrindavan, the temple showcases beautiful sculptures from Krishna and Radha’s divine life. It’s especially breathtaking at night with its glowing lights and sound shows
_1754476593_d.png "<h4> Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Karnataka, Udupi’s Krishna temple is famous for the Kanakana Kindi – a small window through which devotees view the idol. Founded by the 13th-century saint Madhvacharya, it is a center of Dvaita philosophy and known for its unique offerings and rituals</span></p>")
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Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi
Located in Karnataka, Udupi’s Krishna temple is famous for the Kanakana Kindi – a small window through which devotees view the idol. Founded by the 13th-century saint Madhvacharya, it is a center of Dvaita philosophy and known for its unique offerings and rituals
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_1754476617_d.png "<h4> ISKCON Temple, Bangalore</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread across 7 acres on Hare Krishna Hill, this modern temple combines technology and spirituality. It features beautiful idols of Radha-Krishna, daily kirtans, prasadam distribution, and hosts grand celebrations during Janmashtami, attracting thousands of devotees</span></p>")
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ISKCON Temple, Bangalore
Spread across 7 acres on Hare Krishna Hill, this modern temple combines technology and spirituality. It features beautiful idols of Radha-Krishna, daily kirtans, prasadam distribution, and hosts grand celebrations during Janmashtami, attracting thousands of devotees
_1754476639_d.png "<h4>Jagannath Temple, Puri</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Odisha, this 12th-century temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Though Lord Jagannath is worshipped here, he is considered a form of Krishna. The famous Rath Yatra attracts millions of devotees every year, making it one of the most iconic Krishna temples in the world</span></p>")
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Jagannath Temple, Puri
Located in Odisha, this 12th-century temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Though Lord Jagannath is worshipped here, he is considered a form of Krishna. The famous Rath Yatra attracts millions of devotees every year, making it one of the most iconic Krishna temples in the world
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_1754476665_d.png "<h4>Shri Radha Raman Temple, Vrindavan</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 16th-century temple is revered for its self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol of Krishna, which was formed from a Shaligram Shila. It is one of the seven main temples of Vrindavan and is known for its deep spiritual energy and devotion to Radha and Krishna</span></p>")
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Shri Radha Raman Temple, Vrindavan
This 16th-century temple is revered for its self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol of Krishna, which was formed from a Shaligram Shila. It is one of the seven main temples of Vrindavan and is known for its deep spiritual energy and devotion to Radha and Krishna
_1754476682_d.png "<h4>Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps one of the most popular temples in Vrindavan, Banke Bihari Mandir is known for its unique darshan style where curtains open and close repeatedly, offering brief glimpses of the idol. It is believed that Krishna’s gaze is so powerful, it must be received gradually</span></p>")
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Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan
Perhaps one of the most popular temples in Vrindavan, Banke Bihari Mandir is known for its unique darshan style where curtains open and close repeatedly, offering brief glimpses of the idol. It is believed that Krishna’s gaze is so powerful, it must be received gradually
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_1754476703_d.png "<h4>Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura</h4>
<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This temple in Mathura should not be confused with the one in Gujarat. Here, Lord Krishna is worshipped as Dwarkadhish – the King of Dwarka. The temple is known for its stunning architecture and devotional vibrancy</span></p>")
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Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura
This temple in Mathura should not be confused with the one in Gujarat. Here, Lord Krishna is worshipped as Dwarkadhish – the King of Dwarka. The temple is known for its stunning architecture and devotional vibrancy
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