Vrindavan: The Vibe of Spirituality

Vrindavan: The Vibe of Spirituality. In search of peace during our stressful lives, we often look for traveling and adventure. But with changing societal norms our focus has shifted from traveling to attaining peace in stressful times. Rather than exploring a travel destination and lavish hotel stays, this time turn the tables and experience the power of spirituality. Vrindavan, one of the holiest cities of India will definitely unwind, relax and help your body, soul, and mind to reconnect with nature in UTTAR PRADESH - The Heritage Arc of India

The powerful presence of spirituality in the city and the positive vibes attract the visitors to engross in the environment. The narrow lanes and homely vibe invite all the visitors to take the walk, seek blessings from various temples and eat delicious street food. It is a place which changes the mind by the day timings. For eg- The mornings will wake you up early, to make you attend the morning artis and spiritual practices whereas the afternoon will offer you amazing food and peaceful sleep.

Vrindavan: The Vibe of Spirituality

What to do in Vrindavan?

If you are visiting Vrindavan for the first time then you have landed at the right place. After entering the city, the first thing is to remove your specs and learn to say “Radhey Radhey”. Beginning the day early around 4:30 and visiting the temples for artis will turn your stressful mind into a peaceful state. After attending the artis the next step is to have breakfast around the street. Some of the must-have dishes for breakfast are Aloo Kachori and Raita, fresh Dhokla, Puri Bhaji, lassi and aloo tikki. Not limiting the food variety to this but adding the most surprising part to the menu is that most varieties of the food served will be without onion and garlic.

After having breakfast, it’s time to chant mantras and pray to god. After praying one can rest for some time and take a nap. Here we spend half of our day and proceed to lunch. Vrindavan has the power to cater to devotion in the minds of visitors, so in the evening it’s again time to remember and pray to god. The nights are for having dinner, walking and sleeping.

Must visit places in Vrindavan

While taking a walk on holies street, you will observe temples on every corner with the presence of Lord Krishna. Vrindavan is the place where you will find every house in a temple. Though there are many temples after visiting Vrindavan, one should not miss the following temples and places.

1. Banke Bihari Vrindavan Temple

A lord Krishna-dedicated temple since the 19th century has artistic Rajasthani architecture. It is famous among the pilgrimage as it enshrines an idol that portrays half Radha and half Krishna.

2. Prem Mandir

The astonishing temple depicts love and peace. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita with a marvelous architectural design. Detailed carving, white walk on the ground, breathtaking Lord Krishna sculptures and chants make it hard for the devotees to leave the temple.

3. Nidhivan Temple

A sacred temple built with laps of nature. The temple signifies the presence of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. It is said that nobody is allowed to enter the temple after evening as in the night, Lord Krishna dances with Goddess Radha and they eat the ladoos which are later served as a Prashad to the ‘devotees’ the next morning. It is also said that branches of the trees denote the visual appeal of Gopis who dance with Lord Krishna at night.

4. ISKCON Temple

It is known that the temple was constructed by the International Society of Krishna Consciousness. The best time to visit is in the evening and attend magnificent arti. Another interesting fact about the temple is that it also offers clothes worn by the lords of the temple in the Kartika month.

5. Radhavallabh Temple

One of the historic temples of Vrindavan is dedicated to the Hindu deities Radha Krishna. One should visit the temple after the darshan at Bankey Bihari Temple.

The other temples which can’t be missed are:

• Mirabai Temple

• Radha Damodar Temple

• Shri Rangji Mandir

• Jugal Kishore Temple

• Janmabhoomi Temple

• Raman Reti, the temple which is full of sand in which Lord Krishna played as a child.

Apart from all the temples, the city is also famous for Yamuna arti. It is a peaceful spot where one can engage with nature. Some of the other places include Keshi Ghat, Vrinda Kunj, Kusum Sarovar, and a temple dedicated to Lord Shanidev situated in Kosikalan, the village near Vrindavan.

If you want to see the real meaning of spirituality then Vrindavan is the right city for you. It’s time to take a break from adventure and look for some mindfulness.