The Bankey Bihari temple,
Vrindavan is one of the most famous temples of Krishna in India. This temple
was constructed in 1864 with the contribution of Goswamis. Shri Swami haridas
got Bankey bihari ji appeared in Nidhivan. The idol of Thakur Ji is much older
and was worshipped in Nidhivan till 1863. After constructing of temple,
Goswamis transferred the idol to this temple. Bankey means “Bent at three
places” and Bihari means “Supreme enjoyer”. There is a different and unique
style of celebrating every festival in Bankey bihari temple. The deity is
dressed up and offered cuisine (bhog, prasad) according to season. Temple is
decorated with lights and various types of flower according to festival. There
are no bells or conch in the temple because Bankey Bihari does not like the
sound of bells or conch. there is only chant of ‘radha naam’.
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