Monday, March 17th, 2025

The unique truth of Banke Bihari temple… Why is Mangala Aarti never here? Why is it only once a year?


The Banke Bihari temple of Vrindavan remains the center of faith among the devotees. There is a different crowd of devotees in the temple everyday or on a particular festival. Although there are many secrets related to the temple, but a unique truth will make you think, yes we have never thought before! We are talking about Mangala Aarti to be held here, which is never in this temple. For information, let me tell you, Mangala Aarti is not organized daily in Thakur Banke Bihari temple in the morning. By the way, every temple has a Mangala Aarti, but why is it not here? You must be asking these questions by yourself. So let us tell you the reason below. (Photo credit: mathuravrindavantourism.co.in)

That is why their Mangala Aarti is not there

According to mythology, Rose Thakur Banke Bihari Temple Mangala Aarti is not there daily, because at night, Banke Bihari goes to the Raj temple of Nidhivan to create rasa with gopis, after which they are the third watch (12 o’clock in the night to 3 in the night) in the night) Thakur ji reaches the temple. And in the temple, Thakur ji is served in child form, that is why he/she is awakened late in the morning. Here Aarti begins with Shringar Aarti by adorning Thakur ji.

Mangal Aarti occurs on this day

Mangal Aarti occurs on this day

In Hinduism, the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp and it is made in the field of Braj residents. Mangala Aarti is organized on this day. On this day, Aarti has the most devotees. On the day of Janmashtami, Banke Bihari ji is anointed at 12 pm, then Mangala Aarti takes place after this. On this day, Thakur ji does not go to Nidhivan to create rasa.

This is the timetable of Aarti

This is the timetable of Aarti

It is believed that they make Radhaji and Gopis in the Nidhivan Raj temple every night. Do not have to bear early in the morning, so Mangala Aarti is not performed. In such a situation, the temple opens at 7:45 am in summer, and at 5:30 in the evening and Shringar Aarti at 8:00 am. During this time the temple is closed at 1 pm and takes place at 9.30 in the night. Darshan starts at 8:45 am in the cold. Darshan is closed at 8.30 pm in the autumn and Shringar Aarti is at 9 am.

How to reach Vrindavan

How to reach Vrindavan

By air:
Nearby Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) -Abhi 160 km
Nearby domestic airport: Agra Airport- about 80 km
From the airport you can reach Vrindavan by cab or bus.
By rail route:
Nearby railway station: Mathura Junction (VRND) – About 12 km
From Mathura railway station, you can go to Vrindavan by auto, taxi or local bus.
by the road:
Vrindavan is associated with good road connectivity to major cities of the country.
You can go to Vrindavan by bus, taxi or your car from Delhi, Agra, Mathura etc.
The distance from Delhi to Vrindavan is about 160 km, which can be fixed in 3-4 hours via Yamuna Expressway.

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