Bankey Bihari Temple

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The Supreme Court recently made it clear that it would not make “any structural changes” to the present arrangement with regard to religious practices at the famous Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan.

About Bankey Bihari Temple

• It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.
• It is located in the holy city of Vrindavan in the Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh.
• ‘Banke’ means bent, and ‘Bihari’ refers to Vihari, or enjoyer.
• At this temple, the primary deity is presented in the ‘tribhanga’ posture, gracefully tilted at three angles. This distinctive pose, where Lord Krishna is bent at three places, earns Him the beloved name “Banke.”
• It was established by Swami Haridas, a guru of the famous singer Tansen.
• This is one of the highly regarded shrines, and is one out of the seven temples of ‘Thakur of Vrindavan’, along with Shri Govind Dev Ji, Sri Radhavallabh Ji, and four others.
• The present temple complex housing ‘Banke Bihari’ was constructed in 1864 and is a unique example of Indian craftsmanship. 
• Architecture of the temple is influenced by the Rajasthani style, with arches and pillars adding to its magnificence.
• In this temple, from the walls to the ceiling, the pictures of the deities have been painted through oil paintings. 
• One unique feature of the Banke Bihari temple is that there are no bells or conchs on the premises.
• In the freedom struggle, this temple was the main center of revolutionary activities; from here, the revolutionary newspaper “Bundelkhand Kesari” was published secretly.

Source: TI

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