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Pastimes Artwork at Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

Pastimes Artwork at Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

Prem Mandir (lit. The Temple of Divine Love) is a Hindu temple in Vrindavan, Mathura, India. It is founded under the guidance of Jagadguru Sri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. The complex is on a 55-acre site on the outskirts of Vrindavan. The various pastimes of Shri Radha Krishna in this temple are beautifully presented through idols, images and through eighty-four scenes, that are carved into the outer walls of Prem Mandir.

Timings of Temple:
Mangla Aarti: 05:00 AM
Shringar Aarti: 08:30 AM
Rajbhog Aarti: 12:00 PM
Sandhya Aarti: 4:30 PM
Shayan Aarti: 8:10 PM
  1. Indra prays for Forgiveness:During the pastime, when Shri Krishn lifted the Goverdhan Parvat and saved all Brajwasis due to severe rain and anger of Indra, Indra accepted that Shri Krishn is the supreme controller and hence Indra asked for forgiveness from Shri Krishn.
    Indra prays for Forgiveness:During the pastime, when Shri Krishn lifted the Goverdhan Parvat and saved all Brajwasis due to severe rain and anger of Indra, Indra accepted that Shri Krishn is the supreme controller and hence Indra asked for forgiveness from Shri Krishn.
  2. Sri Krishna playing flute with cowherd friends:Beautiful pastime is shown as Shri Krishna playing the flute during cowherding in Vrindavan with cowherd friends. Before returning home, He calls each and every one of the cow through the sound of His flute.
    Sri Krishna playing flute with cowherd friends:Beautiful pastime is shown as Shri Krishna playing the flute during cowherding in Vrindavan with cowherd friends. Before returning home, He calls each and every one of the cow through the sound of His flute.
  3. Shri Radharani Playing Flute: (Yugal Sarkar)The Leela is depicted as during the Nikunj Leela, Shri Radha Rani took the flute from Shri Krishn and trying to play it. There is another Leela when Radha Rani steals Shri Krishn's flute with the help of Lalita and Vishakha. The leela happened during Raas Leela and there is a dedicated temple in Nidhivan, Vrindavan glorifying the divine moment and witness of it, with the name "Banshi Chor Radha Rani". Beautiful Leela being portrayed on the wall of Prem Mandir showing Yugal Sarkar.
    Shri Radharani Playing Flute: (Yugal Sarkar)The Leela is depicted as during the Nikunj Leela, Shri Radha Rani took the flute from Shri Krishn and trying to play it. There is another Leela when Radha Rani steals Shri Krishn's flute with the help of Lalita and Vishakha. The leela happened during Raas Leela and there is a dedicated temple in Nidhivan, Vrindavan glorifying the divine moment and witness of it, with the name "Banshi Chor Radha Rani". Beautiful Leela being portrayed on the wall of Prem Mandir showing Yugal Sarkar.
  4. Goverdhan Pujan (Worship):The beautiful leela is depicted as Braj Wasis offering their prayers to Goverdhan as instructed by Shri Krishn, that Braj Wasis should stop praying to Indra and instead they should offer their prayers to Goverdhan. Giriraj-Govardhana is situated some fourteen miles west of Mathura. Goverdhan is very dear to Radha Rani as its mentioned in Garg Samhita."yatra vrindavanam nasti na yatra yamuna nadi yatra govardhano nasti tatra me na manah-sukham"Shri Radha Rani said: My heart cannot be happy in a place where there is no Vrindavan, no Yamuna River, and no Govardhana Hill.Giriraj-Govardhana is non-different from Krishna, yet he is considered to be hari-das, the best among all the servants of Hari. The gopis spoke of him as follows: “O my friend, this Giriraj is the topmost among Shri Hari’s servants and is absorbed in supreme bliss, being always touched by Shri Balaram’s and Shri Krishn’s lotus feet.
    Goverdhan Pujan (Worship):The beautiful leela is depicted as Braj Wasis offering their prayers to Goverdhan as instructed by Shri Krishn, that Braj Wasis should stop praying to Indra and instead they should offer their prayers to Goverdhan. Giriraj-Govardhana is situated some fourteen miles west of Mathura. Goverdhan is very dear to Radha Rani as its mentioned in Garg Samhita."yatra vrindavanam nasti na yatra yamuna nadi yatra govardhano nasti tatra me na manah-sukham"Shri Radha Rani said: My heart cannot be happy in a place where there is no Vrindavan, no Yamuna River, and no Govardhana Hill.Giriraj-Govardhana is non-different from Krishna, yet he is considered to be hari-das, the best among all the servants of Hari. The gopis spoke of him as follows: “O my friend, this Giriraj is the topmost among Shri Hari’s servants and is absorbed in supreme bliss, being always touched by Shri Balaram’s and Shri Krishn’s lotus feet.
  5. Gopis began to act out the various pastimes of Krishna in separation of him:After Shri Krishn left all the Gopis, the gopis, distraught from searching for Krishna, began to act out His various pastimes, fully absorbed in thoughts of Him. One gopi imitated Putana, while another acted like infant Krishna and pretended to suck her breast. One Gopi perfectly imitated how Krishna would call the cows who had wandered far away, how He would play His flute and how He would engage in various sports. Another gopi, her mind fixed on Krishna, walked about with her arm resting on the shoulder of a friend and declared, “I am Krishna! Just see how gracefully I move!”. “Don’t be afraid of the wind and rain,” said one gopi. “I will save you.” And with that she lifted her shawl above her head. Beautiful pastime is depicted on the wall of Prem Mandir.
    Gopis began to act out the various pastimes of Krishna in separation of him:After Shri Krishn left all the Gopis, the gopis, distraught from searching for Krishna, began to act out His various pastimes, fully absorbed in thoughts of Him. One gopi imitated Putana, while another acted like infant Krishna and pretended to suck her breast. One Gopi perfectly imitated how Krishna would call the cows who had wandered far away, how He would play His flute and how He would engage in various sports. Another gopi, her mind fixed on Krishna, walked about with her arm resting on the shoulder of a friend and declared, “I am Krishna! Just see how gracefully I move!”. “Don’t be afraid of the wind and rain,” said one gopi. “I will save you.” And with that she lifted her shawl above her head. Beautiful pastime is depicted on the wall of Prem Mandir.
  6. Dance in Ecstasy by Lord Shiva -Leela is depicted as Lord Shiva being absorbed in the purest form of love (Bliss of Vrindavan) for Shri Krishn, dancing blissfully in divine Ecstasy in Vrindavan. Also Gopis are enjoying the moment and wondering to see the dance of Ecstasy in Vrindavan by none other than Lord Shiva who is Shri Krishn's top most devotee (Best among all the Vaishnavas). Beautiful Leela being portrayed on the wall of Prem Mandir.
    Dance in Ecstasy by Lord Shiva -Leela is depicted as Lord Shiva being absorbed in the purest form of love (Bliss of Vrindavan) for Shri Krishn, dancing blissfully in divine Ecstasy in Vrindavan. Also Gopis are enjoying the moment and wondering to see the dance of Ecstasy in Vrindavan by none other than Lord Shiva who is Shri Krishn's top most devotee (Best among all the Vaishnavas). Beautiful Leela being portrayed on the wall of Prem Mandir.
  7. Jhulan Leela - Yugal Sarkar.
    Jhulan Leela - Yugal Sarkar.
  8. Shri Krishn dancing on Kaliya Naag's head:Kaliya was the poisonous Snake(Naga) living in the Yamuna River, in Vrindavan. Once Krishna and herdboys were playing ball, and while playing Krishna climbed up the Kadamba tree and hung over the river bank, the ball fell into the river and Krishna jumped after it. Kaliya rose up with his hundred and ten hoods vomiting poison and wrapped himself around Krishna's body. Krishn became so huge that Kaliya had to release him. So Krishna saved himself from every attack, and when he saw the Brij Wasis were so much afraid he suddenly sprang into Kaliya's head and assumed the weight of the whole universe, and danced on the naga's heads, beating him with his feet. This leela is very melodious and unique because no one has ever danced in a way Shri Krishna danced on Kaliya Naag's head while Kaliya Naag was moving to save his life. The same Beautiful leela is depicted on the outer wall of Prem Mandir.
    Shri Krishn dancing on Kaliya Naag's head:Kaliya was the poisonous Snake(Naga) living in the Yamuna River, in Vrindavan. Once Krishna and herdboys were playing ball, and while playing Krishna climbed up the Kadamba tree and hung over the river bank, the ball fell into the river and Krishna jumped after it. Kaliya rose up with his hundred and ten hoods vomiting poison and wrapped himself around Krishna's body. Krishn became so huge that Kaliya had to release him. So Krishna saved himself from every attack, and when he saw the Brij Wasis were so much afraid he suddenly sprang into Kaliya's head and assumed the weight of the whole universe, and danced on the naga's heads, beating him with his feet. This leela is very melodious and unique because no one has ever danced in a way Shri Krishna danced on Kaliya Naag's head while Kaliya Naag was moving to save his life. The same Beautiful leela is depicted on the outer wall of Prem Mandir.
  9. Shri Krishn Milan - The Leela is depicted as when Shri Krishn disappeared, and Gopis started searching for Shri Krishn and when their intense feeling of separation from Krishna was about to reach its extreme point of madness in their cry of separation, Krishna appeared before them influenced by their pure love. After he appeared to them, the Leela is beautifully depicted here.
    Shri Krishn Milan - The Leela is depicted as when Shri Krishn disappeared, and Gopis started searching for Shri Krishn and when their intense feeling of separation from Krishna was about to reach its extreme point of madness in their cry of separation, Krishna appeared before them influenced by their pure love. After he appeared to them, the Leela is beautifully depicted here.
  10. Yugal Sarkar standing on the bowers of Vrindavan at Prem Mandir, Vrindavan.
    Yugal Sarkar standing on the bowers of Vrindavan at Prem Mandir, Vrindavan.
  11. Gopis Went to See Shri Krishn: Divine pastime is depicted as When Shyam Sundar calls the Gopis through the nectarean flute on his lips in Banshi Vat, Vrindavan, singing the names of various gopis. The maidens of Braj heard the sound of his flute, they immediately ran out of their houses in ecstasy, regardless of the morality of their clans and came to meet Shri Krishn.
    Gopis Went to See Shri Krishn: Divine pastime is depicted as When Shyam Sundar calls the Gopis through the nectarean flute on his lips in Banshi Vat, Vrindavan, singing the names of various gopis. The maidens of Braj heard the sound of his flute, they immediately ran out of their houses in ecstasy, regardless of the morality of their clans and came to meet Shri Krishn.
  12. Shyam Sundar Playing his flute in the bowery alcoves of Vrindavan:Divine pastime is depicted on the wall of Prem Mandir when Shyam Sunder is playing His flute and is capturing everyone’s hearts with its musical notes. Meditating upon the image of Shri Radha Rani, He sings the name of Radha through His flute and so engrossed in drinking the nectar of the melodious flute, trees are flourishing.
    Shyam Sundar Playing his flute in the bowery alcoves of Vrindavan:Divine pastime is depicted on the wall of Prem Mandir when Shyam Sunder is playing His flute and is capturing everyone’s hearts with its musical notes. Meditating upon the image of Shri Radha Rani, He sings the name of Radha through His flute and so engrossed in drinking the nectar of the melodious flute, trees are flourishing.
  13. Braj Gopis having Darshan of Shri Krishna and Shri Balram: The Leela is depicted as Shri Krishn's and Shri Balram's Cow herding pastimes and Gopis feeling blessed by having darshan of both of them. Shrimad Bhagavata (10.44.13) gives a deeply moving description of it. One Sakhi is saying to another: "O Sakhi, the actual truth is that the land of Braj is supremely pure and blessed because here the Supreme Person is living, disguised as a human being. That same Lord, whose lotus feet are worshipped by the lord of all lords, Mahadev Shankar, and by Shri Rama Devi, wanders about here with His brother Balram and His cowherd boyfriends. Adorned with a garland of multicolored flowers, He grazes the cows and plays the flute sweetly. Absorbed in many kinds of pastimes, He wanders here and there with delight. By the touch of His lotus feet, this land of Braj has become virtuous and successful."
    Braj Gopis having Darshan of Shri Krishna and Shri Balram: The Leela is depicted as Shri Krishn's and Shri Balram's Cow herding pastimes and Gopis feeling blessed by having darshan of both of them. Shrimad Bhagavata (10.44.13) gives a deeply moving description of it. One Sakhi is saying to another: "O Sakhi, the actual truth is that the land of Braj is supremely pure and blessed because here the Supreme Person is living, disguised as a human being. That same Lord, whose lotus feet are worshipped by the lord of all lords, Mahadev Shankar, and by Shri Rama Devi, wanders about here with His brother Balram and His cowherd boyfriends. Adorned with a garland of multicolored flowers, He grazes the cows and plays the flute sweetly. Absorbed in many kinds of pastimes, He wanders here and there with delight. By the touch of His lotus feet, this land of Braj has become virtuous and successful."
  14. JHULAN LEELA - Each year in Braj, in the midst of the rainy season, when fields and jungle have turned shades of lush green and flowers are blossoming all around, the festival of Hariyali Teej is celebrated. During this time swings are placed in for the Yugal Sarkar. Here in the Leela, Shri Krishn swinging it for Radha Rani.
    JHULAN LEELA - Each year in Braj, in the midst of the rainy season, when fields and jungle have turned shades of lush green and flowers are blossoming all around, the festival of Hariyali Teej is celebrated. During this time swings are placed in for the Yugal Sarkar. Here in the Leela, Shri Krishn swinging it for Radha Rani.
  15. Gopis Search for Krishn after he left them in Raas Leela: Leela is described in Shrimad Bhagwatam Canto 10, Chapter 30.It described how gopis, tormented through the long night by separation from Krishna, wandered like madwomen from forest to forest in search of Him.From all the moving and nonmoving creatures they asked for news of Krishn's whereabouts. They asked creepers, trees and animals like deer about him as depicted in the picture. They saw the foot prints of Radha Krishn until a certain point as depicted and finally they saw only foot print's of Shri Krishn which were deeply immersed in the mud. So they finally confirmed that Shri Krishn must have put Radha Rani on her shoulders. Finally, they said that "Radha Rani" is Certainly the best worshipper among all the gopis and best devotee of Shri Krishn among all the devotees, since He was so pleased with Her that He abandoned the rest of us and brought Her to a secluded place.
    Gopis Search for Krishn after he left them in Raas Leela: Leela is described in Shrimad Bhagwatam Canto 10, Chapter 30.It described how gopis, tormented through the long night by separation from Krishna, wandered like madwomen from forest to forest in search of Him.From all the moving and nonmoving creatures they asked for news of Krishn's whereabouts. They asked creepers, trees and animals like deer about him as depicted in the picture. They saw the foot prints of Radha Krishn until a certain point as depicted and finally they saw only foot print's of Shri Krishn which were deeply immersed in the mud. So they finally confirmed that Shri Krishn must have put Radha Rani on her shoulders. Finally, they said that "Radha Rani" is Certainly the best worshipper among all the gopis and best devotee of Shri Krishn among all the devotees, since He was so pleased with Her that He abandoned the rest of us and brought Her to a secluded place.
  16. Shri Krishn dancing with Gwal Bal (Cowherd boys):Leela is depicted as Shri Krishn dancing with Cowherd boys of Vrindavan.
    Shri Krishn dancing with Gwal Bal (Cowherd boys):Leela is depicted as Shri Krishn dancing with Cowherd boys of Vrindavan.
  17. Shri Krishna lifted Goverdhan:Once, when the elder people of Braj including Nanda Maharaj were planning for the worship of Lord Indra, Shri Krishna, a child then, questioned them as to why they were doing so. Nanda Maharaj explained to Krishna that this was done every year to please Lord Indra so that he continued to grace the people of Braj by providing rain as and when required. Finally convinced by Krishna, the villagers did not perform with the puja.Furious with the inhabitants of Braj for listening to the little child Krishna and worshipping the Govardhan Hill instead of him, lndra, the King of Heaven, decided to punish them by sending terrible rain clouds to flood the land of Vrindavan.Shri Krishna protected the people of Braj by lifting Goverdhan hill on his pinky to provide the villagers of Vrindavan shelter from torrential rains. The incident is seen to represent how God will protect all devotees who take singular refuge in him.
    Shri Krishna lifted Goverdhan:Once, when the elder people of Braj including Nanda Maharaj were planning for the worship of Lord Indra, Shri Krishna, a child then, questioned them as to why they were doing so. Nanda Maharaj explained to Krishna that this was done every year to please Lord Indra so that he continued to grace the people of Braj by providing rain as and when required. Finally convinced by Krishna, the villagers did not perform with the puja.Furious with the inhabitants of Braj for listening to the little child Krishna and worshipping the Govardhan Hill instead of him, lndra, the King of Heaven, decided to punish them by sending terrible rain clouds to flood the land of Vrindavan.Shri Krishna protected the people of Braj by lifting Goverdhan hill on his pinky to provide the villagers of Vrindavan shelter from torrential rains. The incident is seen to represent how God will protect all devotees who take singular refuge in him.
  18. Shri Krishna and Balram coming back home in the evening: The Leela is depicted as Shri Krishna and Balram coming back home in the evening after cow herding with all the cowherd boys. Lord Shiva being absorbed in Shri Krishn's love watching the magnificent moment in Vrindavan secretly, by hiding himself under a tree. Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj described this leela in his famous pad as such:"Dhoosari dhoori bhare hari aavata."It is time of the sun set hence, Shyam Sunder is coming back to his home with the thousands of cows and his azure body is covered with the dust raised by the cows-hooves."So “Kripalu” jankee jhankana hita, shambhu Samadhi bhulaavata."Shri Kripalu Ji says “The beauty of this scene is so ecstatic that even Lord Shankar, renounced the bliss of his trance to have a glimpse of it.”
    Shri Krishna and Balram coming back home in the evening: The Leela is depicted as Shri Krishna and Balram coming back home in the evening after cow herding with all the cowherd boys. Lord Shiva being absorbed in Shri Krishn's love watching the magnificent moment in Vrindavan secretly, by hiding himself under a tree. Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj described this leela in his famous pad as such:"Dhoosari dhoori bhare hari aavata."It is time of the sun set hence, Shyam Sunder is coming back to his home with the thousands of cows and his azure body is covered with the dust raised by the cows-hooves."So “Kripalu” jankee jhankana hita, shambhu Samadhi bhulaavata."Shri Kripalu Ji says “The beauty of this scene is so ecstatic that even Lord Shankar, renounced the bliss of his trance to have a glimpse of it.”
  19. Leela is depicted as Yugal Sarkar Sitting together and relaxing near Yamuna Tat.
    Leela is depicted as Yugal Sarkar Sitting together and relaxing near Yamuna Tat.
  20. Maharaas Leela - Lord of Gopis performed the celebrated pastime of Maharaas Dance on auspicious day of Sharad Purnima (full moon night). Shri Krishn has taken as many forms as there were gopis. The Leela happend at Vamshivat, Vrindavan which is portrayed in the outer wall.
    Maharaas Leela - Lord of Gopis performed the celebrated pastime of Maharaas Dance on auspicious day of Sharad Purnima (full moon night). Shri Krishn has taken as many forms as there were gopis. The Leela happend at Vamshivat, Vrindavan which is portrayed in the outer wall.
  21. Divine Raas Leela Darshan: Beautiful Raas Leela depicted on the wall at Vrindavan.
    Divine Raas Leela Darshan: Beautiful Raas Leela depicted on the wall at Vrindavan.
  22. Gopis hearing the sweet sound of Shri Krishn's Flute.
    Gopis hearing the sweet sound of Shri Krishn's Flute.
  23. Lord Krishna puts His crown on the lotus feet of Shri Radha.
    Lord Krishna puts His crown on the lotus feet of Shri Radha.
  24. Shri Krishn doing Charan Sewa of Radha Rani. The divine pastimes happened during the Maharaas Leela when Shri Radha Rani got tired, Shri Krishn did Charan Sewa of Radha Rani. The same leela is portrayed in the outer wall.
    Shri Krishn doing Charan Sewa of Radha Rani. The divine pastimes happened during the Maharaas Leela when Shri Radha Rani got tired, Shri Krishn did Charan Sewa of Radha Rani. The same leela is portrayed in the outer wall.
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