Shri Ranganatha or Shri Rangji Mandir is a famous Vaishnava temple and the only temple built in the Dravidian style of architecture is located in Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Sri Rangji Mandir is dedicated to Sri Goda-Rangamannar. Goda or Andal was a famous 8th-century Vaishnava saint who had composed “Thiruppavai” which is a set of Tamil devotional religious hymns which focuses on her love for her beloved Sri Krishna and her Leela Bhoomi Vrindavan. She longs for him, fasts for him, sings songs in his praise, and wants to reach him by marrying him. Sri Ranganatha, who is none other than Sri Krishna, answers her prayers by becoming her bridegroom. At Sri Rangji Mandir, Sri Krishna is present as the bridegroom with a cane in his hand, as is the custom in a traditional South Indian wedding. Andal is to the right and Garuda is to his left.
Sri Rangji temple is one of the largest temples in all of northern India. It is one of the few temples in India where regular festivals are held and all traditions and rituals are performed according to prescribed Vedic standards. At SriRangji Temple, one would find a unique blend of South and North Indian traditions. Apart from celebrating all the festivals that are part of the Sri Vaishnava temple tradition of South India, various festivals that are part of the northern tradition are also celebrated here. For example, it is only in SriRangji temple that devotees can enjoy the pleasure of playing Holi with the Lord during Brahmotsava.
Note:
Shri Rangji Temple management has no arrangement with any of the tour guides.
For information on various seva and Archana, please contact the temple office.
Photography of Main Idol is prohibited.
Entry is free.
Foreigners are not allowed inside the main temple but can visit various other areas of the temple.
There is a museum inside the temples. To visit the place one has to buy a ticket at the ticket counter.
Vrindavan Krishna Temple Darshan Hours:
Morning: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Rangji Temple Darshan & Aarti Timings:
| Daily Darshan and Seva | April to August | September to March |
|---|---|---|
| Mangala Aarti & Vishwaroop Darshan | 5:30 AM | |
| Divya Aradhan | 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM | |
| Bhog and Prasad Distribution | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | |
| Darshan | 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon | |
| Darshan Close Time | 11:00 PM to 4:00 PM: | 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM |
| Evening Aarti | 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Evening Bhog and Prasad Distribution | 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM | |
| Night Aradhan | 7:30 PM | |
| Bhog | 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM | |
| Darshan Close Time | 9:00 PM |
Vrindavan Ranganatha Temple History:
As per the belief, Goda devi had fasted and prayed to attain Lord Rangamannar or Lord Vishnu. Lord Rangamannar or Lord Ranganatha who is none other than Lord Krishna fulfilled her wish by becoming her bridegroom. In the temple, Lord Ranganatha is worshipped as the bridegroom with a walking stick with Andal on his right.
Shri Ranganath ji temple is inspired by Ranganathswamy temple at Srirangam in Tamil Nadu. It mesmerizes you with an amalgamation of South Indian and North Indian traditions and influences.
Built in 1851, by Seth Govind Das ji and Seth Radha Krishna ji under the guidance of Shri Rangdeshik Swami ji, Shri Rang ji Temple is dedicated to Lord Shri Goda – Rangamannar.
Rangji Temple Sannidhis:
- Sri Sudarshan
- Sri Narsimha
- Lord Venkateshawra (Tirupati Balaji)
- Sri VenuGopal
- Sri Alwar Sannidhis
- Barahdwari
- Sri Rama, Sita Devi and Sri Laksman
- Sri Hanuman
- Sri Ramanujacharya Swami with Sri Nammalwar(Sri Shathkop Swami), Sri Nathmuni Swami, Sri Madhurkavi Alwaar
- Sri Rangadeshik Swami(Temple Founder), Sri Yamunacharya Swami(Alwandar), Sri Kanchipurna Swami
How to Reach Vrindavan Rangji Temple:
By Air:
Agra Airport is the nearest airport which is just 92 km, Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is 157 km and Jaipur International Airport is 238 km.
By Rail:
Mathura Railway Station in Dev Nagar, Teachers Colony, Shanti Nagar is just 13 km from the temple.
By Road:
Shri Rangji Temple is just 11 km from Mathura in Vrindavan Temple and can be easily reached by taking a private taxi or by hiring an auto rickshaw.
Places Near Rangamannar Temple:
Sri Yamuna ji – 800 m
Sri Banke Bihariji Mandir – 550 m
Keshi Ghat – 800 m
Nidhi Van – 650 m
Sri Radha Ramanji Mandir – 500 m
Cheer Ghat – 500 m
Prem Mandir – 5 km
Bus stand – 100 m
Mathura – 12 km<
Goda Rangamannar Temple Address:
Sri Rangji Mandir,
Brahmakund,
Rangnath Mandir,
Goda Vihar,
Vrindavan,
Mathura,
Uttar Pradesh – 281121.
Phone: +915652442787, +918130808180
Office hours: 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon & 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Sri Rangji Mandir Guest House Booking Contact:
+917983030674, +919334882069, +919044706821
Booking Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.