Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir

Uttar pradesh, Mathura, Lucknow

Situated at Vrindavan, Mathura, Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is the world's tallest temple under-construction and one of the most expensively built temples in world by ISKCON Bangalore. The foundation stone laying ceremony of Chandrodaya temple in Mathura district was done on March 16, 2014, on the eve of Holi and hoping to conclude the construction within five years. The temple has a footprint of about 5 acres and rises to a height of about 700 feet (213 meters or 70 floors) and a built-up area of 5,40,000 sq. ft. It was the desire of Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON to set up an iconic temple that will put Vrindavan on the world map.

Legend

The temple is conceptualized by devotees of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Bangalore. At cost of Rs 300 crore (US$49 million) it will be one of the most expensively built temple in world by ISKCON.

Architecture

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is the tallest temple in the world and constructed in the cost of 300 crore by ISKCON Bangalore. The temple has a footprint of about 5 acres and rises to a height of about 700 feet (213 meters or 70 floors) and a built-up area of 5,40,000 sq. ft. The temple, with a traditional Nagra architecture at the entrance, will have elements of a glass façade that would stretch to the 70th floor. The temple has 12 acres for parking for vehicles and has canteen facilities. Varieties of housing and accommodation are part of the project to facilitate the visitors to stay for a few days.

Darsan Info

06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (All days of the week)

Darsan Dresscode

No dresscode

Famous Festival

Radha Astami and Krishana Astami

Culture

The culture of Mathura is fascinating and captivating. It tells us about the people of the place, their lifestyle and their beliefs. Observing the culture of Mathura gives you a fair idea about the traditions and practices that are still followed by the locals. The festivals, the events, the attractions, all reflect the culture of Mathura in one way or the other. Tourism has picked up in the last decade or so and the local people are generally quite friendly towards the tourists. Come and be mesmerized by the intoxicating culture of Mathura.