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Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Timings 2026
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, evening: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Schedules may change on festival days.
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⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Temple & Darshan Timings
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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🛕 Temple opening
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5:00 AM
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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5:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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—
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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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4:00 PM
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9:30 PM
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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9:30 PM
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Closed |
📅 Prison cell darshan available during specific hours. Winter timings: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Extended hours during Janmashtami — all-night darshan.
Aarti Timings
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mangala Aarti
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5:00 AM | Free |
Dawn worship at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
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Shringar Aarti
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7:30 AM | Free |
Morning decoration darshan.
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Rajbhog Aarti
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12:00 PM | Free |
Midday food offering.
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Sandhya Aarti
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7:00 PM | Free |
Evening lamp ceremony.
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Shayan Aarti
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9:00 PM | Free |
Night ritual.
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Darshan Tickets
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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🆓
General Darshan
Free for all. Prison cell (Garbha Griha) darshan included.
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Free |
20–60 min
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Walk-in
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⭐
VIP Darshan
Priority entry pass.
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₹100 – ₹200 |
10–20 min
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Counter
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📸
Prison Cell Special Darshan
Darshan of the exact prison cell where Krishna was born — most sacred spot.
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Free |
10–15 min
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Walk-in during designated hours
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