10 of the Most Popular Temples in India of Lord Krishna for Krishna Devotees

Prem Mandir, Vrindavan - Prem Mandir is located in the divine town of Vrindavan and is one of the latest temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple was founded by spiritual Guru Kripalu Maharaj. The main structure of the temple is built with white marbles looks amazingly stunning. This is mainly a spiritual and educational site that is located over a land of 54-acres. Idols of Lord Krishna and his followers depict various key events in the main temple.

ISKCON Temple, Multiple Locations - ISKCON is a kind of movement, which is spread across the whole world. There are numerous ISKCON temples worldwide. ISKCON stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. These marvelously built and well-maintained temples of Lord Krishna are being visited by a number of devotees from different castes and religions.

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka - Dwarkadhish Temple is located in the holy city of Dwarka in the state of Gujarat. It is a famous holy pilgrimage for the devotees. It is a beautiful Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna that comprised of a 5 storey structure detained by 72 pillars. This temple is also known as Jagat Mandir. According to the archaeological survey of India, the temple is about 2,500 years old.

Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, Guruvayur - Guruvayur Temple is also recognized as the Bhuloka Vaikunta. The prime deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu, whose incarnation of Lord Krishna is worshipped here. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple is famous as the Dwarka of South India. It is situated in Kerala state and one among the most admired temples of the country. It is said Lord Brahma himself worshipped here the idol of Lord Krishna.

Jugal Kishore Temple, Mathura - Located in holy town of Mathura, Jugal Kishore Temple is a peaceful and holy place to find solace. It is one of the most popular and oldest temples of Lord Krishna in Mathura. The temple is also known as Kesi Ghata. The temple is built using red sandstone with its choir fairly larger in comparison to others. The main entrance of the temple is located at the eastern end.

Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad - Jagannath Temple is a famous temple of Lord Krishna, which is located in the state of Gujarat. In this temple, idols of Lord Krishna and his siblings- Balram and Subhadra are also installed. On every 12 or 19 years, these wooden figures are royally replaced using similarly carved replica from woods. Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the holiest places to worship.

Bankey Bihari Temple, Vrindavan - Bankey Bihari is also located in Vrindavan and dedicated to Lord Krishna. The idol of the temple can be seen here standing in the Tribhanga posture. There are many holy celebrations that take place in this temple. It is being visited by a huge number of devotees.

Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi - Udupi Sri Krishna Matha is a famous temple of Lord Krishna located in Udupi city of Karnataka. The temple is also a Dvaita Matha that appears like a living ashram. In close proximity to the temple, there are many other religious places. Saint Jagadguru Shri Madhwacharya founded this temple in the 13th century. Worshippers come for the holy visit of Lord Krishna through an inner window. A statue of the lord has been installed here.

Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara - Shrinathji Temple is a popular Hindu temple and one of famous pilgrimages in the state of Rajasthan. The main deity of the temple is Shrinathji, who is said to be a form a Lord Krishna. Some people call the character of Shrinathji self-manifested. The statue of the Lord Krishna was brought to the Nathdwara during the late 17th century. This Krishna temple is visited by a number of devotees every year.

Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur - Located in the Jaipur city of the state of Rajasthan, Govind Dev Ji Temple is a famous Hindu temple in the City Palace of the Pink City. The main deity of the temple is Govind Dev a form of Lord Krishna. This famous temple of Lord Krishna has similar Krishna’s image that was during his incarnation.

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