Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple — Timings 2026

Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.

🕒 Opens 5:00 AM 🕘 Closes 9:30 PM 📍 Uttar Pradesh Open Now

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Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple

Accommodation near Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
Session Timings Status Notes
🛕 Temple Opening
5:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
9:30 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The exact birthplace of Lord Krishna — the prison cell (Garbha Griha) where Vasudeva and Devaki were imprisoned by Kansa is preserved. One of the most sacred sites in Hinduism. Managed by Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan.
📅 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.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Mangala Aarti
Dawn worship at the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Time : 5:00 AM
Price : Free
Shringar Aarti
Morning decoration darshan.
Time : 7:30 AM
Price : Free
Rajbhog Aarti
Midday food offering.
Time : 12:00 PM
Price : Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening lamp ceremony.
Time : 7:00 PM
Price : Free
Shayan Aarti
Night ritual.
Time : 9:00 PM
Price : Free
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all. Prison cell (Garbha Griha) darshan included.
Free
20–60 min
Walk-in
⭐ VIP Darshan
Priority entry pass.
₹100 – ₹200
10–20 min
Counter
📸 Prison Cell Special Darshan
Darshan of the exact prison cell where Krishna was born — most sacred spot.
Free
10–15 min
Walk-in during designated hours
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Janmashtami Abhishek
🕐 August / September (Janmashtami night)
₹500 – ₹10,000
Sacred bath of Lord Krishna at midnight on His birthday — most auspicious seva.
Abhishek
🕐 Morning (by booking)
₹500 – ₹3,000
Sacred bath ritual.
Archana
🕐 All day
₹51 – ₹201
Personal prayer.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
August / September
Janmashtami
Krishna's birthday at His birthplace — most sacred celebration in Mathura. Lakhs attend. All-night darshan. Midnight abhishek.
đŸ‘Ĩ Extremely High crowd 📅 2 days
February / March
Holi
Braj Holi (starts a week early) — most famous Holi in the world. Lathmar Holi, Phoolon ki Holi, colour celebrations.
đŸ‘Ĩ Extremely High crowd 📅 5 days
September
Radha Ashtami
Birthday of Radharani — grand celebration.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
October / November
Annakut
56-item food mountain offered day after Diwali.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.
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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food
Panchamrit
₹50 – ₹150
From birthplace abhishek.
Peda
₹30 – ₹100
Famous Mathura Peda — milk sweet.
Charan Amrit
Free
Sacred water from Lord's feet worship.
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How to Reach

Nearest transport options

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Nearest Airport:

Agra Airport (60 km), Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (145 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Mathura Junction Railway Station (2 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Mathura Bus Stand (1.5 km)

Frequently Asked Questions