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Shahji temple, Vrindavan

Shahji temple, Vrindavan

Shahji temple also known as Tede Khambe wala Mandir due to its exquisite spiral pillars is located near Nidhivan. The temple’s real name is Lalit Nikunj. The temple has the deities of Radha and Krishna. The deities due to their small size are also called as chhote Radha Raman. On the east end of the temple courtyard, there is a large hall called as ‘Basanti Kamra’ (Durbar Hall) adorned with Belgian Glass chandeliers and exquisite paintings depicting the loving pastimes of Lord Radha-Krishna. This room is opened only twice a year during the occasion of Basant Panchami and also has fountains in its central part. Lalit Kishori and Lalit Mohini Sevya Thakur are present here. Samadhi of Shri Lalit Kishori is also located near the temple.

After moving to Vrindavan, Shri Lalit Kishori made a vow never to leave the holy land of Vrindavan, and his brother Lalit Mohini followed suit. He had so much love for the dust of Vrindavan that he found it impossible to even think of easing the call of nature upon it. So he used to pass urine and stool in pots made from Agra clay and have them couriered out of Braj for disposal.

Timings of Temple:

Summer
Mangla Aarti: 07:30 AM
Shayan Aarti: 07:30 PM

Winter
Mangla Aarti: 08:30 AM
Shayan Aarti: 06:30 PM

Location:
Shahji temple is located near Nidhivan, Vrindavan.
  1. There is also a room called Basanti Kamra or Basanti Room which opens twice a year at Vasant Panchami. On the east end of the temple courtyard, there is a large hall called as ‘Basanti Kamra’ (Durbar Hall) adorned with Belgian Glass chandeliers and exquisite paintings depicting the loving pastimes of Lord Radha-Krishna. This room is opened only twice a year during the occasion of Basant Panchami
    There is also a room called Basanti Kamra or Basanti Room which opens twice a year at Vasant Panchami. On the east end of the temple courtyard, there is a large hall called as ‘Basanti Kamra’ (Durbar Hall) adorned with Belgian Glass chandeliers and exquisite paintings depicting the loving pastimes of Lord Radha-Krishna. This room is opened only twice a year during the occasion of Basant Panchami
  2. It is called Lalit Nikunj because Shri Lalit Kishori, a Rasik saint performed bhajan here at Shri Lalit Nikunj or Shahji temple or Tedekhambe Wala.
    It is called Lalit Nikunj because Shri Lalit Kishori, a Rasik saint performed bhajan here at Shri Lalit Nikunj or Shahji temple or Tedekhambe Wala.
  3. Glimpses of Basanti Kamra at Shahji temple. On the east end of the temple courtyard, there is a large hall called as ‘Basanti Kamra’ (Durbar Hall) adorned with Belgian Glass chandeliers and exquisite paintings depicting the loving pastimes of Lord Radha-Krishna. This room is opened only twice a year during the occasion of Basant Panchami
    Glimpses of Basanti Kamra at Shahji temple. On the east end of the temple courtyard, there is a large hall called as ‘Basanti Kamra’ (Durbar Hall) adorned with Belgian Glass chandeliers and exquisite paintings depicting the loving pastimes of Lord Radha-Krishna. This room is opened only twice a year during the occasion of Basant Panchami
  4. Beautiful distant darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Beautiful distant darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  5. Words written of a rasik at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Words written of a rasik at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  6. Nice close darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Nice close darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  7. Front view of temple surroundings at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Front view of temple surroundings at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  8. Rose petals at the door at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Rose petals at the door at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  9. Poster hanging about "Abhilash Madhuri" at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Poster hanging about "Abhilash Madhuri" at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  10. Nice darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Nice darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  11. Close deity darshan at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Close deity darshan at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  12. View of temple area of Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    View of temple area of Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  13. Beautiful distant deity darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Beautiful distant deity darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  14. Beautiful Close darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Beautiful Close darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  15. Beautiful deity darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Beautiful deity darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  16. View of temple surroundings at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    View of temple surroundings at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  17. Entrance door at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Entrance door at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  18. A view of design above entrance door at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    A view of design above entrance door at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  19. Beautiful close deity darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Beautiful close deity darshan of Shri Radha Krishna at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  20. View of pillars at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    View of pillars at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  21. Deity Darshan at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Deity Darshan at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  22. Monkeys roaming at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Monkeys roaming at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  23. Deity darshan from a distance at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
    Deity darshan from a distance at Shahji temple, Vrindavan
  24. Samadhi Darshan of Shri Lalit Kishori and Shri Lalit Mohini
    Samadhi Darshan of Shri Lalit Kishori and Shri Lalit Mohini