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Shah Ji Temple, located in Vrindavan, one of the most revered places of India, is by far its best architectural specimen. The temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna is placed high for its religious and spiritual value to the Hindus, and thus, is one of the prime attractions of the town of Vrindavan.
Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the Shahji Temple was designed and built in 1860 by a wealthy jeweller, Shah Kundan Lal of Lucknow. The deity of Lord Krishna enshrined at this temple is known as Chhote Radha Raman. The white colored temple exhibits exclusive artistic craftsmanship making it one of the most popular temples in the town.
Known for its beautiful architecture and marble sculpture, this temple attracts several tourists. The temple features twelve spiral columns, each of which is 15 feet high. Another highlight of this temple is Basanti Kamra, which is a darbar hall featuring Belgian glass chandeliers and beautiful paintings. On the interior of the walls and on the ceiling, are beautiful paintings that explain the stories from the life of Lord Krishna. The room is opened only twice a year but it is still fascinating to peek from the outside.
History of Shah Ji Temple
This masterpiece was thought of, and built by the two Shah brothers, Shah Kundan Lal and Shah Phundan Lal, who were originally the residents of Lucknow (then, Awadh). They made a registered trust in favour of the deity i.e. Sri Thakur Radha Raman ji Maharaj in the year 1866. The construction of the temple started during the year 1860 and it took eight long years to get the construction work completed. The temple was finally erected in 1876. Another special historical feature of the temple is that the portraits of the founders were not put on the walls, as the usual custom is, instead, they are painted on the floor, to denote their humility and saintliness, and also, the importance of the soil of Vrindavan. The deity worshipped in this temple is another form of Lord Krishna, known as ‘Chote Radha Raman’.
How To Reach Shah Ji Temple
Via Road: Vrindavan lies on the NH2 and from Mathura it is about 12.3 kms via Mathura Vrindavan marg, whereas, Via NH2 it is just 20.8kms. From Chhatikara, the temple lies a mere 8.6 kms away and can be reached within half an hour, considering traffic caused delays.
Via Railway: From the Mathura railway station, the Temple is 14.1 kms via the Mathura Vrindavan Marg, and 21.1 kms via NH2.
Via Air: The nearest airport is the Agra airport which is 87 kms away via the Yamuna expressway, and just 79.7 kms via the NH2. Therefore, The NH2 is the quickest route to the Shah Ji Temple.
