Bāṅke Bihārī Temple, Vrindavan
The curtain that opens and closes every few minutes
From the official temple website
Managed by Shri Bankey Bihari Temple, Vrindavan
Please note
- Visitor guidance: https://www.bihariji.org/public/visitTemple.aspx
⭐ Why it is famous
The deity's gaze is considered so powerful that a curtain is drawn every couple of minutes; no bell or conch is used in worship.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The image was discovered by Swami Haridas at Nidhivan; the temple was built in 1864.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Summer 07:45 – 12:00 and 17:30 – 21:30
- Winter 08:45 – 13:00 and 16:30 – 20:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Extremely crowded — keep valuables secure and avoid peak festival days
- No phones in the sanctum area
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Bāṅke Bihārī Temple, Vrindavan, Vrindavan, MathuraMathura Jn (MTJ) — 12 km
Vrindavan bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Delhi (DEL) — 150 km
Autos and e-rickshaws from Mathura; walk the last lanes.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Vrindavan ashrams and hotels
- Mathura hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Nidhivan
- Yamuna ārati at Keshi Ghāṭ
- Holi at Barsana