India News, Breaking News | India.com

Switch to हिंदी

  • Home
  • India News
  • Entertainment
  • Photos
  • Elections
  • IPL
  • Viral
  • Business
  • Education
Our Network Sites
  • World
  • Business
  • Education
  • Festivals
  • Tech
  • Cricket
  • Travel
  • Videos
  • Topics
  • IFSC Code
  • Deals
Follow us on :
  • Travel Home
  • Destinations
  • Weekend Getaways
  • Explore
  • Articles
Home ❯ Travel ❯ Destinations

Vrindavan

  • Places to visit
  • Things to do
  • How to reach
  • Articles
  • Photos
  • Map

JUGAL KISHORE TEMPLE

Place Details:

The city of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh is steeped in mythology. It is said to be the childhood home of the Hindu god Krishna. The god king and avatar of Vishnu was born in nearby Mathura, but had to be rescued upon his birth in order to escape death by the hands of his uncle, the tyrant ruler Kansa. Krishna was prophesized to bring an end to Kansa’s rule, and as he grew he would end up saving many lives and slaying demons despatched by Kansa, all while charming everyone with his mischief and beauty. One of the tales involves slaying the horse demon Keshi along the Yamuna River. Today, the spot where he performed the heroic deed is marked by a temple called the Keshi Ghat Temple, also known as the Jugal Kishore or Jugal Kisore Temple. ALSO READ: Vrindavan Photos: Images of The Hindu Pilgrim Destination Where Shri Krishna Spent His Childhood

The story behind the temple is millennia old, but the temple itself is new, at least in relative terms. Built in 1627, the Jugal Kishore Temple is currently one of the oldest surviving temples in Vrindavan. The Mughal Emperor Akbar visited Vrindavan sometime in 1570 CE, giving permission to build four temples. The Jugal Kishore Temple was one of the approved temples constructed by the Gaudiya Vaishnavas. Located by the famed Keshi Ghat at the lower end of Vrindavan, the temple was eventually built by Sambat. It was completed in 1684, during the reign of the next Mughal Emperor, Jehangir. Like the other three ancient temples ordered by Akbar, this one too is made of red sandstone, with a rather large 25 square foot choir and a main entrance to the east. Unlike the other three temples, though, the Jugal Kishore Temple still has its original deity intact inside.

BEST TIME TO VISIT VRINDAVAN

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Vrindavan is as given below. The best time to visit Vrindavan is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time720
FebruaryBest time924
MarchBest time1329
April1934
May2337
June2536
July2432
August2330
September2233
OctoberBest time1632
NovemberBest time1127
DecemberBest time723
Temples

Things to do in

Shopping in Vrindavan

Shopping in Vrindavan

Loi Bazaar is the main shopping area in Vrindavan. Shops here sell handicrafts, fruits, incense,…

Janmashtami

Janmashtami

Janmashtami is a major festival which marks the birth of Lord Krishna and the celebrations go…

Jhulan Purnima in Vrindavan

Jhulan Purnima in Vrindavan

Jhulan Purnima (Swing Festival) is one of the most popular festival here. It is celebrated in…

Brahmotsava Festival in Vrindavan

Brahmotsava Festival in Vrindavan

The Brahmotsava Festival is celebrated for ten days after Holi (February or March) and draws thousands of visitors.…

Editor's Pick
How to Cycle From Kinnaur to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh

How to Cycle From Kinnaur to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Neermahal or The Water Palace is an Architectural Marvel in Tripura

Neermahal or The Water Palace is an Architectural Marvel in Tripura

Here Are Some Fun Activities to do With Your Family in San Francisco

Here Are Some Fun Activities to do With Your Family in San Francisco

These 16 Amazing Photos of Antwerp in Belgium Will Spark Your Wanderlust

These 16 Amazing Photos of Antwerp in Belgium Will Spark Your Wanderlust

Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express Gets Elegant, Airplane-Like Coaches Under Project Swarn

Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express Gets Elegant, Airplane-Like Coaches Under Project Swarn

How to Reach Amba Ghat in Maharashtra by Road, Train And Flight

How to Reach Amba Ghat in Maharashtra by Road, Train And Flight

Yercaud Has The Most Abundant Fruit And Spice Plantations in Tamil Nadu

Yercaud Has The Most Abundant Fruit And Spice Plantations in Tamil Nadu

To Observe Elephants in Their Natural Habitat, Head to Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary

To Observe Elephants in Their Natural Habitat, Head to Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary

Uttarbanga Utsav Celebrates The Culture in The Northern Districts of West Bengal

Uttarbanga Utsav Celebrates The Culture in The Northern Districts of West Bengal

Here’s What You Must Experience When You Visit Guwahati in Assam

Here’s What You Must Experience When You Visit Guwahati in Assam

Featured Articles on Vrindavan

Delhi Family Announces Rs 11,000 Reward For Finding Laddoo Gopal Sculpture Lost in Vrindavan

Santiniketan to Vrindavan: Postcards From Holi Celebrations Across India

17-Year-Old Boy Kills His Father, Watches 'Crime Patrol' 100 Times to Learn How to Destroy Evidence

Barely Two Days After Reopening, Vrindavan's Bankey Bihari Temple Shut Indefinitely Amid COVID-19 Threat

With COVID Guidelines in Place, Vrindavan's Bankey Bihari Temple to Reopen From Oct 17

COVID-19 Breaks Ancient Tradition; Parikrama of Govardhan Hill on Guru Purnima Will Not Take Place

Top Places to Visit in Vrindavan, India's Most Loved Pilgrim Spot

Here's How You Can Celebrate Holi in Mathura And Vrindavan

Destination Themes

  • Religious Places in Vrindavan
  • Temples in Vrindavan
  • Nature Places in Vrindavan

More on Vrindavan Travel Guide

  • Places to Visit in Vrindavan
  • Things to Do in Vrindavan
  • How to Reach Vrindavan
  • Articles about Vrindavan
  • Photos of Vrindavan
  • Vrindavan Map

Things to Do in vrindavan

  • Shopping in Vrindavan
  • Janmashtami
  • Jhulan Purnima in Vrindavan
  • Brahmotsava Festival in Vrindavan
  • India
  • World
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Photos
  • Latest News
  • Live Cricket Score
Our Network Sites
Follow us on:
Our Network Sites
BollywoodLife CricketCountry TheHealthSite BGR
Advertise With Us | About Us | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | T&C | Contact Us | Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All Rights Reserved.