TEMPLE HISTORY AND APPEARANCE OF BIHARI JI The image of Bihariji installed in the Shri Banke Bihari Mandir , is the one granted to Swami Haridas by the celestial couple Shyama-Shyam themselves. Submitting to the desire of devotees The Lord appeared in person with his divine consort and left back a black charming image before disappering. One of the most famous temples in Vrindavan is Shri Bankey Bihari Temple , dedicated to Lord Krishna. Here ‘ Banke ’ means bent and ‘ Bihari ’ refers to Vihari or enjoyer. In this temple , the principal deity stands in the ‘tribhanga’ posture, which is tilted at three angles. Hence, Lord Krishna, who is bent at three places, got the name “ Banke ”. Originally, this same idol of Lord Krishna was worshipped at Nidhivan and called “Kunj- Bihari ” which means ‘the one who enjoys kunj ... Located in the sacred city of Vrindavan, Sri Banke Bihari Temple is one of the most revered temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Built in the 19th century, this temple is a major spiritual destination for devotees seeking the divine darshan of Banke Bihari Ji, the childlike form of Krishna. Banke Bihari Temple is located in the city of Vrindavan in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India. This temple is dedicated to Banke Bihari who is considered to be the combined form of Radha and Krishna. Shri Banke Bihari Ji Temple is one of the most visited temples in Vrindavan. It is a symbol of unwavering faith and devotion towards God.
