Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir, an Hindu Gaudiya Vaishnava temple in the holy place of pilgrimage Vrindavan, is one of the main ISKCON temples in India and internationally.
Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir was built in 1975 on the orders of Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). To date, it is one of the most popular temples in Vrindavan. Klaus Klostermaier in his book «Hinduism: A Short History» described it as «a big and beautiful temple», «one of the main sights of Vrindavan». Hare Krishnas from all over the world can be seen here year-round, which adds color to this ancient ethnic holy city.
Banke Bihari Mandir is the most popular Hindu temple of Lord Krishna in Vrindavan, Mathura, especially in the month of Shraavana (July-August). Banke Bihari was originally worshiped at Nidhivana. Banke means “bent in three places” and bihari means “supreme enjoyer.” Haridas Swami originally worshipped this Deity under the name of Kunji-bihari.