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{{short description| Hindu temple dedicated to Radha Krishna in Vrindavan}}
'''Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple,''' is a [[Hindu temple]] situated in [[Vrindavan]] of [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mukherjee|first=Tarapada|last2=Habib|first2=Irfan|date=1988|title=The Mughal Administration and the Temples of Vrindavan During the Reigns of Jahangir and Shahjahan|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44148393|journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress|volume=49|pages=287–300|issn=2249-1937}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Prasad|first=Pushpa|date=2002|title=VRINDABAN IN EIGHTEENTH CENTURY: SIDE LIGHTS FROM NAGARI DOCUMENTS|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44158110|journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress|volume=63|pages=415–422|issn=2249-1937}}</ref> It is one of the oldest and highly revered temple of Vrindavan.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=MUKHERJEE|first=TARAPADA|last2=HABIB|first2=IRFAN|date=1987|title=Akbar and the Temples of Mathura and its Environs|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44141685|journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress|volume=48|pages=234–250|issn=2249-1937}}</ref> The presiding deity of the temple is Lord [[Madan Mohan]], another name of Hindu god [[Krishna]] who is present in the central altar of the temple with his consort [[Radha]] and [[Lalita (gopi)|Lalita gopi]] on either sides of him.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan - Timings, History, Pooja & Aarti schedule,|url=https://www.trawell.in/uttar-pradesh/vrindavan/madan-mohan-temple|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Trawell.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple|url=https://brajrasik.org/articles/5e653bdaf8bd370061fc1241/shri-radha-madan-mohan-temple|access-date=2021-07-02|website=Braj Ras - Bliss of Braj Vrindavan.}}</ref>
{{Infobox Hindu temple|name=Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple|festivals=[[Janmashtami]], [[Radhastami]], [[Holi]], [[Gopashtami]], [[Sharad Purnima]], [[Kartik Purnima]]|location=[[Vrindavan]]|year_completed=1580 AD|founded_by=[[Sanatana Goswami]], Kapur Ram Das (trader), Nand Kumar Bose|deity=[[Radha]], [[Madan Mohan|Krishna]]|architecture_style=[[Nagra]]|height_max=50 fts|district=[[Mathura]]|image=Madanmohan Mandir Vrindavan.JPG|caption=Outer structure of Radha Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan.|materials=Red stone|map_type=India Uttar Pradesh|map_caption=Location in [[Uttar Pradesh]]|coordinates={{coord|27.57976|77.69051|type:landmark_region:IN-UP|display=inline,title}}}}
{{Vaishnavism}}

The temple is built in the [[Nagra]] style of architecture. On the bank of [[Yamuna|Yamuna River]], Radha Madan Mohan Temple stands at a height of 50 feets near Kaliya Ghat. It is also one of the most popular Goswami shrines in Uttar Pradesh.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sri Radha Madan Mohan Temple Vrindavan {{!}} Temple History & Best Time to Visit|url=https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/uttarpradesh/sri-radha-madan-mohan-temple-vrindavan.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=tour-my-india}}</ref>

== History ==
According to popular folklore, Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple in Vrindavan is 5000 years old. It was first believed to be constructed by that the great-grandson of Krishna - Vajranabh. However, with the passage of time, deities were lost. Later, the deity of Madan Mohan was discovered at the base of an old banyan tree by [[Advaita Acharya]], when he visited Vrindavan. He entrusted the worship of Madana Mohan to his disciple, Purusottama Chaube, who then gave the deity to [[Sanatana Goswami]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Temple|url=https://iskcondesiretree.com/page/sri-sri-radha-madan-mohan-temple|access-date=2021-07-02|website=iskcondesiretree.com}}</ref>

According to historical sources, it was in 1580 AD that this temple was rebuilt under the guidance of Sri Sanatana Goswami by a Multan trader Kapur Ram Das. As the region was invaded by [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Aurangzeb]] in 1670 AD, the original idol of Madan Mohan was secretly shifted to [[Jaipur]] by King Jai Singh overnight before the attack of Aurangzeb on Vrindavan and Mathura temples.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Shri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir {{!}} श्री राधा मदन मोहन मंदिर {{!}} Vrindavan Uttar Pradesh {{!}} About, Aarti, Timings, Photo, How to Reach|url=https://www.bhaktibharat.com/en/mandir/madan-mohan-mandir|access-date=2021-07-02|website=BhaktiBharat.com|language=en}}</ref> Later, the deities are shifted to [[Karauli]] by King Gopal Singh.<ref name=":0" /> The original deities of Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple are presently installed in [[Madan Mohan Temple|Madan Mohan temple]] of Karauli, [[Rajasthan]].
[[File:Madanmohan-ji.jpg|thumb|Original [[murti]]s of [[Radha]](right), [[Krishna]] (at center), Lalita gopi(left) in Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli.]]

The original deity of Madan Mohan is said to exactly resemble Krishna from the waist down. In 1748 AD, a replica of Madan Mohan was established in the Madan Mohan temple, Vrindavan. In 1819 AD, Nand Kumar Basu rebuilt the temple at the foot of the hill near Yamuna river.<ref name=":1" /> Presently, Shri Radha Madan mohan temple of Vrindavan houses the replica of original deities which are installed in the Madan Mohan temple, Karauli.<ref name=":0" />

== Architecture ==
Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple has Nagra style of architecture. It is built in oval shape with red sandstone. The temple is 20 meters high and is situated near river Yamuna.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

== Temple timings ==

The time zone ([[UTC+05:30]]) observed through India by the priest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madan Mohan Temple Vrindavan (Timings, History, Entry Fee, Images, Aarti, Location & Phone) - Vrindavan Tourism 2021|url=https://vrindavantourism.in/madan-mohan-temple-vrindavan|access-date=2021-07-02|website=vrindavantourism.in}}</ref>

'''Winter Timings :''' Morning 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, Evening 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

'''Summer Timings :''' Morning 6:00 am to 11:00 am, Evening 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Madan Mohan temple, on the Yamuna, Vrindavan, 1789.jpg| Pencil art depicting Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple on banks of Yamuna, 1789.
File:Oriental Scenery Fig 2.jpg|Madan Mohan Temple, 1795.
File:Madan-Mohan-Mandir-N-UP-A197.jpg| Outer structure of Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple, Vrindavan.
File:Courtyard of a temple at Brindaban by Seetaram.jpg| Interior of the Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple, a watercolor by Seeta Ram, c.1814-15.
File: MadanMohanmandir.jpg|Front view of temple.
File:Vrindavan - India (12955794664).jpg|Devotees worshiping inside the premises of temple.
File:*Another_view_of_the_temples,_from_the_river_side,_by_the_Daniells.jpg| Shri Radha Madan Mohan temple, Vrindavan 1789 painting.
</gallery>

== Nearby attractions ==

* Kaliya Ghat
* [[Bankey Bihari Temple]]
* [[Radha Raman Temple|Radha Ramana Temple]]
* [[Nidhivan, Vrindavan|Nidhivan]]
* Seva Kunj
* [[Sanatana Goswami]] Samadhi
* Ashta Sakhi Temple.<ref name=":2" />

== See also ==
* [[Madan Mohan]]
* [[Madan Mohan Temple]], [[Karauli]]
* [[Radha Krishna]]
* [[Sanatana Goswami]]
*[[Radha Damodar Temple, Vrindavan]]
*[[Radha Vallabh Temple, Vrindavan]]
*[[Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali, Bhandirvan]]

== References ==
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{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Krishna temples]]
[[Category:Radha Krishna temples]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Mathura district]]
[[Category:Vrindavan]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mathura district]]
[[Category:16th-century Hindu temples]]

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