Janmashtami 2023: 7 Famous Lord Krishna Temples in India

Sep 06, 2023, 13:56 IST

Trisha Pathak

Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan

The temple dates back to 1862 AD. Hundreds of devotees visit the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan on the occasion of Janmashtami. 

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Lord Krishna’s devotees celebrate Janmashtami with great pomp and piety at the Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat. The holy shrine attracts lakhs of devotees throughout the year. 

Guruvayur Temple, Guruvayur 

The Guruvayur Temple in Kerala dates back to the 17th century. It’s also known as ‘Bhuloka Vaikuntha’. 

Krishna Temple, Udupi

Popular Vaishnava saint Sri Madhwacharya laid the foundation of Krishna Temple in Udupi during the 13th century. 

ISKCON Temple 

ISKCON Temples are located across India. They are stunning temples of Lord Krishna with iconic structures, and lakhs of devotees visit them throughout the year. 

Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu

King Vijayaraghava Nayak completed the Rajagopalaswamy Temply in the 16th century. The temple has a hall of a thousand pillars and a giant gateway tower. 

Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara

Shrinathji Temple was built in the 17th century. It has an idol of Lord Krishna beautifully carved out of black marble. 

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