Prem Mandir, Hindu temple in Vrindavan, India
Prem Mandir is a Hindu temple in Vrindavan built entirely from white Italian Carrara marble across 22 hectares. The main building reaches 38 meters in height and displays multiple levels with arches, towers and open galleries connected by staircases and courtyards.
Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj began construction on January 14, 2001, after conceiving a vision for a white marble temple devoted to Radha and Krishna. More than 1,000 craftsmen from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh worked for 11 years until the structure was completed in 2012.
The outer walls display hand-carved scenes from the lives of Radha and Krishna, while 94 decorated columns support the interior. Each column carries depictions of gopis and traditional Indian motifs that visitors can examine up close.
The temple sits 12 kilometers from Mathura Railway Station and opens daily from morning until evening without an entry fee. Visitors should plan for late afternoon to experience both daylight and the evening illumination, with shoes removed before entering.
A specialized lighting system changes the color of the white marble every 30 seconds, creating flowing color sequences across the entire facade. This light show begins after sunset and runs throughout the evening, making the building appear in shifting tones.
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