Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Check the complete list of Krishna Temples in India. Also, find some interesting facts about the Lord Krishna Temples on the festival of Janmashtami.
Janmashtami 2022: The festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna is observed every year as Krishna Janmashtami. The day is celebrated all over the country by the devotees of Krishna making it one of the most colorful festivals with colors, sweets, flowers, and the traditions like Dahi Handi. As Janmashtami 2022 approaches, Krishna temples all over the country will see grand celebrations at midnight on the birth of Lord Krishna. Krishna temples are popular because of their association with Krishna and the spiritual connection that the devotees feel with the place.
On Krishna Janmashtami 2022, we are bringing you the list of Krishna Temples that are known for their unique architecture, spirituality and unique connection with Krishna.
Janmashtami 2022: Krishna Temples in India
1. Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
Banke Bihari Temple is one of the seven prominent temples in Vrindavan. It was built back in 1863 by Goswamis and the idol was brought down from Nidhivan. To see Banke Bihari Temple in full swing, the devotees must visit the temple on Krishna Janmashtami. Mangal aarti is also performed in Banke Bihari Temple once in a year and that is on Janmashtami.
2. Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha
Jagannath Temple, one of the dham of the renowned Chardham Yatra, is a popular Lord Krishna temple in India. It is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists and in the main sanctum of the temple, there is a finely wooden carved statue of Jagannath. On the occasion of Puri Rath Yatra, the three deities (Krishna, his brother Balram and sister Subhadra) in their specific chariots are drawn by devotees and taken to the Gundicha Temple.
3. Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat
Dwarkashish is an important mythological base for the devotees of Shri Krishna. Between the calm coastal and bustling Dwarka city, Dwarkadhish is the perfect place to revitalize your soul and spirit. The main idol of the temple is carved out of a black marble and is adorned with Kaustubh Mani, and a garland, which was gifted by Goddess Lakshmi.
4. Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura Uttar Pradesh
Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple is significant for the fact that it is built at the same place which was once the prison where Lord Krishna was born. In the main sanctum of the temple, there is a marble statue of Lord Krishna, along with the small idols of Krishna. At the back of the main sanctum, there is a small room that represents the prison where Krishna was born.
5. ISKCON, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
Vrindavan ISKON which is also known as Mathura Krishna Balaram Mandir is magnificent. ISKCON temple was built in 1975 and to reach the main sanctum of the temple, the devotee will have to make their way through the intricately carved walls and domes. There are three altars in the main hall of the temple.
List of Krishna Temples in India
| Temple | Place |
| Jagannath Temple | Puri, Odisha |
| Dwarkadhish Temple | Gujarat |
| Guruvayur Temple | Guruvayur, Kerala |
| Sri Sri Radha Madhan Mohan Mandir | Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh |
| Banke Bihari Temple | Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh |
| Jugal Kishore | Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh |
| Radha Raman Temple | Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh |
| Prem Mandir | Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh |
| Udupi Shri Krishna Matha | Udupi, Karnataka |
| Govind Dev Ji Temple | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| ISKCON | Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh |
| Shri Nathji Temple | Nathdwara, Rajasthan |
| Arulmigu Rajagopalaswamy Temple | Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu |
| Shri Keshavraiji Temple | Bet Dwarka, Gujarat |
| Shamlaji Temple | Samalaji, Gujarat |
| Ambalappuzha Shri Krishna Temple | Ambalapuzha, Kerala |
| Jagannath Temple | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Balkrishna Temple | Hampi, Karnataka |
| Venugopala Swamy Temple | Mysore, Karnataka |
| Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple | Triplicane, Chennai |
| Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple | Mallapuzhassery, Kerala |
| Trichambaram Temple | Thaliparamba, Tamil Nadu |
| Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh |
| Bhalka Tirtha & Dehotsarg | Somnath, Gujarat |
| Dwarkadheesh Temple | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh |
| Shree Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Mandir | Dakor, Gujarat |
| Birla Mandir | Kurukshetra, Haryana |
| Shri Gopal Krishna Temple | Mangalore, Karnataka |
