Nidhivan Temple — Timings 2026

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

🕒 Opens 8:00 AM 🕘 Closes 6:00 PM 📍 Uttar Pradesh Closed

âš ī¸Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

Nidhivan Temple

Accommodation near Nidhivan 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
8:00 AM
Open
General days
🙏 Morning Darshan
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open
Best before 9 AM
⏸ Afternoon Break
Between sessions
Closed
Rituals & cleaning
🙏 Evening Darshan
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Open
🔒 Temple Closing
6:00 PM
Closed
â„šī¸ Vrindavan, Mathura, UP. Ancient sacred forest where Lord Krishna and Radha are believed to perform Raas Leela every night. STRICTLY closed after sunset — locals say those who stay witness events they cannot describe. Trees grow in twisted dancing forms. Managed by hereditary Goswamis.
📅 ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRY after sunset. Gates locked at 6 PM sharp. No exceptions — not even priests remain after sunset. Early morning visit most peaceful. Photography restrictions in some areas.
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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Morning Puja
Opening worship — priest performs morning ritual.
Time : 8:30 AM
Price : Free
Sandhya Aarti
Evening prayer — done quickly before gates close. All leave by sunset.
Time : 5:30 PM
Price : Free
Sayan Bhog (placed at sunset)
Priests place sweets, water, betel leaf and toothbrush for Radha-Krishna before leaving. Items found consumed each morning.
Time : 6:00 PM (placed, not witnessed)
Price : Ritual only
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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing
Darshan Type Price Wait Time Booking
🆓 General Darshan
Free for all. No entry after sunset under any circumstances. The sacred forest atmosphere is deeply moving.
Free
30–60 min
Walk-in before 6 PM only
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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings
Shringar Seva
🕐 Morning
₹200 – ₹2,000
Sponsor flowers and decoration for the sacred Raas Leela site.
Nightly Bhog (Sayan Bhog)
🕐 Placed at sunset daily
₹200 – ₹1,000
Sponsor the nightly offering left for Radha-Krishna — found consumed each morning.
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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations
October
Sharad Purnima
Autumn full moon — considered the first Raas Leela night. Most sacred at Nidhivan. Thousands gather but leave before sunset.
đŸ‘Ĩ Extremely High crowd 📅 1 day
August / September
Janmashtami
Krishna's birthday — special morning rituals.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very High crowd 📅 1 day
September
Radha Ashtami
Radharani's birthday — morning puja.
đŸ‘Ĩ High crowd 📅 1 day
February / March
Holi
Phoolon ki Holi — flowers and colours in the sacred forest.
đŸ‘Ĩ Very 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
Sacred Forest Prasad
Free
Flowers and leaves from the Nidhivan trees — considered deeply blessed.
Peda
₹30 – ₹80
Mathura milk sweet distributed as prasad.
Charan Amrit
Free
Sacred water from morning puja.
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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 (150 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Mathura Junction Railway Station (10 km), Vrindavan Railway Station (2 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Vrindavan Bus Stand (2 km)

Frequently Asked Questions