Built by Raja Man Singh of Jaipur in 1590 AD, Gobinddeo temple is a fine example of medieval India’s architectural grandeur. The temple is erected in the form of a Greek cross. History says that it took five long years for its completion. It is believed that the temple stands at the heavenly meeting site [...]
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Rangaji (Sri Ranganatha) Temple (Vrindavan)
February 3rd, 2010 by admin
Dates back to 1851. A bizarre melange of architectural styles: a Rajput entrance gate, a south Indian gopuram, an Italian-style colonnade. You might just pause at the entrance to take in the two electronic puppet shows depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Non-Hindus are not permitted into the central enclosure, which has a [...]
Madan Mohan Temple (Vrindavan)
February 3rd, 2010 by admin
Built by Kapur Ram Das of Multan, and closely associated with the saint Chaitanya, this is the oldest existing temple in Vrindavan today. The original idol of Lord Madan Mohan was moved to Karauli in Rajasthan during Aurangzeb’s rule. Today, its replica is worshipped within the temple here.
