Madan Mohan Temple

The Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple in Vrindavan, built around 1580-1590, is one of the oldest and most revered temples in the town, situated on the 50-foot hillock, Dwadashaditya Tila, near the Yamuna River. Established by Ram Das Kapur under the guidance of Sanatana Goswami, it features a 60-foot-high, red sandstone Nagara-style structure. The original deity was moved to Rajasthan during Aurangzeb's rule for safety, with a replica now in the temple.

History:-

One of the oldest temples in Vrindavan: The Madan Mohan Temple dates back to around 1580 AD. It was established under the guidance of Saint Sanatana Goswami, a key figure in the Bhakti movement and disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Deity: The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna worshiped here as Madan Mohan (“the enchanter of Cupid”), along with Radha Rani and the beloved companion Lalita.
Sacred lineage: The original deity was discovered by Advaita Acharya and later installed by Sanatana Goswami, which makes this temple one of the earliest and most historically significant Krishna shrines in Vrindavan.
Cultural importance: The temple played a central role in spreading Krishna devotion in the Braj region and is deeply connected to the devotional traditions of the Gaudiya Vaishnava sect