Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali, Bhandirvan

Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali, Bhandirvan
Marriage ceremony of Radha and Krishna performed by Brahma
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMathura
DeityRadha Krishna
FestivalsPhulera dooj, Radhashtami,
Janmashtami,
Sharad Purnima,
Lathmar Holi
Location
LocationBhandirvan, Vrindavan
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali, Bhandirvan is located in Uttar Pradesh
Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali, Bhandirvan
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates27°39′21″N 77°42′27″E / 27.65594°N 77.70737°E / 27.65594; 77.70737
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Radha Krishna Vivah Sthali is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Radha and Krishna. The temple site is present in the Bhandirvan forest of Mant constituency in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The site holds cultural importance as according to Sanskrit scriptures - Braham Vaivarta Purana and Garga Samhita, Radha and Krishna were married in Bhandirvan forest in the presence of Brahma, the creator, who also became the priest and solemnized their wedding ceremony.[1][2][3] Annually, this divine wedding is celebrated on the occasion of Phulera Dooj which usually falls in the month of February - March.[2][4][5]

As marriage ritual, Krishna putting Sindoor on Radha's head in Radha Bhandir Bihari Temple, Bhandirvan

Bhandirvan is listed as one of the sacred forests of Braj region.[6] Inside the premises of Bhandirvan, there is Radha Bhandir Bihari temple where Krishna is seen putting the sindoor on Radha's head which symbolises a significant marriage ritual in Hindu wedding ceremony. Near this temple, there is Venu Kup, a sacred well which was believed to be created by Krishna himself with his flute. There is also a pair of huge banyan trees beneath which Radha and Krishna's marriage ceremony took place. A temple dedicated to Balarama is also present inside the temple premises.[7]

  1. ^ Anand, D. (1992). Krishna: The Living God of Braj. Abhinav Publications. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-7017-280-2.
  2. ^ a b Today, Vrindavan (2022-03-04). "Phulera Dooj: The day when Lord Brahma solemnised Radha-Krishna's marriage in Bhandirvan". Vrindavan Today. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  3. ^ Gita Press Gorakhpur. Garga Samhita by Gita Press Gorakhpur. p. 58.
  4. ^ Kashyap, Aman (17 January 2020). "Bhandirvan Travel Guide". Vraj Vrindavan. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Garga Samhita 750". en.krishnakosh.org. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  6. ^ "Bhandir Van, Mant (Mathura)". www.brajfoundation.org. Archived from the original on 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  7. ^ "Bhandirvan". en.krishnakosh.org. Retrieved 2021-05-12.