Radha Damodar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Radha and Lord Krishna. The Temple has located in Vrindavan town in the Uttar Pradesh state. In the Temple, Krishna has worshipped as Damodar with his consort Radha. It is one of the seven main Goswami temples of Vrindavan. Timings are 5 am to 9 pm.
The bhajan kutir and Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi and the Samadhi of Srila Jiva Goswami, Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami, Bhugarbha Goswami and the bhajan kutir of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada are there in the temple complex. Jiva Goswami establishes a library over here. He stored all the original manuscripts of the Goswamis. The Vrindavan Research Institute (VRI) has protected some original libraries, including autographed Rupa Goswami and Sanatana Goswami manuscripts.
Govardhan-sila (Giriraj Shila)
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In this Govardhan-sila, Sanatana Goswami has worshipped. It has Lord Krishna’s footprint and was given to Sanatana Goswami by Krishna Himself. Sanatan was getting old and couldn’t circumambulate the whole Govardhan any more (21 km). Lord Krishna gave him this sila and told him that rounding (parikramas) this sila was as good as circumambulating the whole of Govardhan Hill.
There are imprints of the footprint of Krishna, a walking stick, a flute, and the hoof-print of a calf imbedded in the sila. According to belief, this Temple has four parikramas (circumambulation) equal to one circumambulation of Govardhana Hill.
Temple deities
Along with Radha ji and Giriraj Shila (Govardhan-sila), the other deities worship in the Temple.
- Shri Radha Vrindavanchandra Ji
- Radha Madhav Ji
- Shri Gaur Nitai
- Shri Jagannath Dev Ji
History of Radha Damodar Temple
Later, In 1670, when the Muslim emperor Aurangzeb won Vrindavana, the original deities Radha Damodar were shifted to Jaipur (Rajasthan) for some time. When the social conditions became favourable, deities were brought back to Vrindavan in 1739 C.E. The Gods Radha Damodar has served till now.
Significance
The Temple is one of the first temples of Vrindavan. It is among the seven notable temples of Vrindavan City, which include
- Radha Madan Mohan Temple
- Radha Gokulnanda Temple
- Radha Raman Temple
- Radha Govinda Temple
- Radha Gopinath Temple
- Radha Shyamsundar Temple
Festivals at Radha Damodar Mandir
These are the festivals of Radha Damodar Vrindavan Temple.
- Janmashtami
- Radhastami
- Sharad Purnima
- Govardhan Puja
- Srila Prabhuapad Tirobhav
- Gopaastami
- Devotthan Ekadasi
- Sri Radharani Charan Darshan
- Kartik Maharaas Purnima
- Vanjuli Mahadwadasi
- Srila Jiva Goswami Tirobhav Mahotsav
- Sri Radha Damodar Praakatya Utsav
- Acharya Sri Gaurachand Goswami Avirbhao
- Holi
- Sri Gaur Purnima
- Chandan Yatra
Sevas at Radha Damodar Mandir
These are the sevas available at Vrindavan Radha Damodar Mandir.
- Mangla Seva
- Dhoop Aarti Baalbhog Seva
- Sringar Seva
- Raajbhog Seva
- Sandhya Dhoop Seva
- Sandhya Aarti Seva
- Shayan Seva
- Abhishek Seva
- Poshak Seva
- 56 Bhog Seva
- Bhool Bangla Seva
- Mukut Sringar Seva
- Sadhu Vaishnav Seva
- Gau (cow) Seva
- Hari Naam Sankirtan Seva
Best time to visit Radha Damodar temple
The Temple is open all year round; however, the best time to visit the Radha temple is between October to March. The weather is cool.
The Temple is open for Darshan or prayers from 6.30 am to 12.30 pm, and 5 pm to 9.30 pm in summer, then from 7.30 am to 1 pm and 4.15 pm to 8.45 pm in winter. You enjoy the peace of the Mangla Aarti from 4:15 am to 5 am during a visit.
Radha Damodar Temple Vrindavan Timings
These are the Sri Radha Damodar Mandir timings. Sunday to Saturday are 5 am – 1:15 pm and 5 pm – 9 pm.
| Days | Morning Timings | Evening Timings |
| Monday | 5 am – 1:15 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am – 1:15 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am – 1:15 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am – 1:15 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am – 1:15 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am – 1:15 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am – 1:15 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm |
Tourist’s Places near Radha Damodar Temple
- Shri Radha Raman Temple, Vrindavan
- Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
- Shri Radhavallabh Lal Ji Temple
- Thakur Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple
- Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Temple (ISKCON Vrindavan)
- Sri Rangnath ji Mandir
- Shri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Temple
- Shahji Temple, Vrindavan
- Shri Radha Shyamsundar Ji Temple
Hotels near Shri Radha Damodar Dev Ji, Vrindavan
- Radha Krishna Bhawan, Home Stay
- Hotel Shubham Holidays
- Shri Mudgal Rishi Dham
- Dwarka Kunj (Mirzapurwali Dharmashala)
- Shiv Sagar Residency
- Devi Residency
- Kadamb Kunj Vrindavan
- Ram Krishna Bhawan
Radha Damodar Temple Contact Details
- Address: Parikrama Marg, Seva Kunj, Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281121
- Radha Damodar Temple: Website
- Phone Number: 094114 43907
How to Reach Radha Damodar Temple
By Road:
It is easy to reach by private cab. It is around 160 km from Delhi and 72 km from Agra. Vrindavan Bus Stand is also near.
By Rail:
It is 1 km from Vrindavan Railway Station. The Mathura railway station is also near.
By Air:
- New Delhi – Indira Gandhi International Airport is near Temple.
- The nearest airport is Agra, 67 km.
FAQs
Who established Radha Damodar Temple?
Jiva Goswami.
Who are the deities in Radha Damodar Temple?
Radha and Lord Krishna.
Who is Govardhan Shila in Radha Damodar Temple?
Govardhan-shila at Radha Damodar temple in Vrindavan. There is a Govardhana-shila in this Temple called Giriraja Charan Shila.
What is famous in Radha Damodar Temple?
Giriraj Shila, Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi, Srila Prabhupada Room.