Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali Temple Bhandirvan

Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali Temple -Bhandirvan

Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali is a Hindu temple dedicated to Radha and Krishna. The temple site is present in the Bhandirvan forest in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.Radha Krishna got married in Bhandirvan forest in the presence of Brahma, the creator, who also became the priest and solemnized their wedding ceremony.
Annually, this divine wedding is celebrated on the occasion of Phulera Dooj which usually falls in the month of February – March.

Bhandirvan is one of the most prominent forest among the forests of Vrindavan. It is celebrated as the forest of Braj where Krishna used to enjoy taking lunch with his cowherd friends under the massive Bhandirvata banyan tree.

In this temple Lord Krishna is seen putting the Sindoor (Vermilion) on Radha’s head which symbolises a significant marriage ritual in Hindu wedding ceremony. Near this temple, there is Venu Kup, a sacred well which was believed to be created by Krishna himself with his flute. There is also a pair of huge Bhandir Vat (Banyan trees) beneath which Radha Krishna’s marriage ceremony took place. A temple dedicated to Balarama is also present inside the temple premises.

Radha Krishna Vivah Leela

Bhandirvan has witnessed the divine marriage ceremony of Radha Krishna. The wedding ceremony took place in the presence of Lord Brahma who also acted as the priest. This unison of Radha Krishna was happened in the absence of society. The locals say that only 10 million confidential associates of the Divine Couple (that included sakhis, peacocks, parrots, cows and monkeys) participated in this marriage. To give more importance to “Parakiya rasa” (love without any social foundation) over “Svakiya rasa” (married relationship), this marriage was kept hidden.