Pagal Baba Mandir

Vrindavan city is full of surprises and fascinating facts about Shree Krishan. Pagal Baba Mandir is also an example of such temple, nestled on the Mathura Vrindavan Road. It exudes a divine atmosphere for those seeking blessings from the main deity, Lord Krishna. The belief is that anyone who visits with unwavering faith leaves with blessings—never empty-handed. Crafted from high-quality white marble, the Pagal Baba Temple follows a modern Nagara-style architecture that captivates from both inside and out. This nine-story marvel, erected in 1969, boasts a distinct Dham on each floor. It is a haven where you can detach from the hustle of daily life for some time and unwind your thoughts by immersing yourself in devotion to Kanha Ji. The 9 story Temple is 221feet high and made from white marbles

A Visit to Pagal Baba Mandir

The entrance welcomes you with a beautiful green garden, featuring a water fountain and pond. Inside, an everlasting flame, Akhand Jyoti, remains lit in a dedicated glass chamber 24/7. On either side of the temple, managed by the Prabandh Samiti of the mandir trust, are dharmshalas. The ground floor hosts a puppet show year-round, depicting scenes from the legendary Indian epics—the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Below, an electronic display showcases Krishan Leela, Ram Leela, and Pagal Baba Leela from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at a nominal fee of INR 5.

Ascending to the first floor, you will encounter a circular window designed to resemble Shri Vishnu's Sudarshan chakra. From the temple's pinnacle, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Vrindavan. Outside, numerous shops offer a variety of items, including incense sticks, flowers, and dresses for the temple's idol.

Pagal Baba Mandir Opening and Closing Time

Pagal Baba Mandir Vrindavan opening time is 5:00 am and closing time is 9:00 pm in the evening. Mandir remains closed in afternoon for 3 hours 30 minutes from 12 noon.

History of Pagal Baba Mandir

This origin has a fascinating tale. In Hindu mythology, there was a humble Brahmin deeply devoted to Shri Banke Bihari Ji. One day, in need of money, he approached a moneylender who lent him the required sum with the condition of repayment in 12 instalments. The Brahmin agreed, returned home, and started repaying each month as promised. Everything seemed fine until he received a notice claiming he had not repaid the loan, and now he owed the entire amount with interest. Puzzled, he went to the moneylender to resolve the matter, but the moneylender led it to a court dispute.

During the hearing, the Brahmin explained his situation to the judge. The judge asked, "Is there any witness who can vouch for you?" After thinking a moment, the Brahmin confidently replied, "Yes, there is someone who will testify on my behalf – Shri Banke Bihari Ji." Surprise filled the air when the Brahmin claimed Shri Banke Bihari Ji as his witness. The Judge intrigued, sent a notice to the Banke Bihari Ji Temple, and on the next court date, an old man appeared to testify. With this, the Brahmin was declared innocent, leaving the court with respect.

The Judge, confused by the events, inquired about the old man. The Brahmin revealed, "He was my Banke Bihari Ji, who came to save me." When asked about his whereabouts, the Brahmin explained that Banke Bihari Ji is everywhere, within all of us. Overwhelmed by the experience, the Judge resigned and left his family, eventually reaching Vrindavan in search of Thakur Ji and turned up as a saint. After years of searching, he has lot his consiouness and started eating the leftover things and sharing with Banke Bihari. Watching this, he ot beaten and names as pagal baba. With the help of devotees, he built the Pagal Baba Temple in Vrindavan in honour of Banke Bihari Ji. The visitors come mainly from Asam, West Bengal, Orissa. For the well being of people, he also developed many OPD, eye car hospital, homeopathic.

Distance of Pagal Baba Mandir from Railway Station