9 Top Krishna Temples In India
A 2,500 years old temple that is also popularly known as Jagat Mandir, this five-story structure in Dwarka is a foremost place of pilgrimage for Krishna devotees.
Also famous as the Dwarka of South India, this shrine has been dedicated to Lord Krishna and is said to be worshipped even by Lord Brahma.
This ancient red sandstone-built temple known as Kesi Ghata is located in Mathura and is a peaceful place for devotees.
The Puri Jagannath temple is one of the holiest temples, and in the big list of Krishna shrines, Lord Krishna, along with his siblings Balram and Subhadra, is worshipped here.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, and inside, one finds the idol in Tribhanga posture. Many festivals are celebrated here.
It was founded in the 13th century by Saint Jagadguru Shri Madhwacharya. This is a significant pilgrimage centre where Lord Krishna is worshipped by devotees through an inner window.
This Rajasthan temple houses the self-manifested idol of Shrinathji, a form of Lord Krishna, and hundreds of thousands are drawn towards this holy place every year.
The temple is situated within the city place at Jaipur, and the image of Lord Krishna worshipped here is that of Govind Dev, which is considered to be the very form that existed during His incarnation.
This Gujarat-based temple has Lord Krishna, Balram, and Subhadra idols installed. The unique tradition practiced here is the replacement of the wooden idols of these deities after every 12 or 19 years.