Shri Bankey Bihari Mandir , Vrindavan and Swami Shri Haridas' beloved Thakur Shri Banke Bihariji Maharaj's website. Know everything about Banke Bihari Temple , Vrindavan for a spiritually engaging time. Check history, best ways to reach and rituals. History of Banke Bihari Temple Vrindavan Swami Haridas ji, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and Radharani, was believed to be the reincarnation of Lalita Sakhi of the inner circle of Shri Radhe-Krishna. 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. Swami Haridas Ji was born to Shri Ashudhir and his wife Smt Gangadevi on the day of Radha Ashtami i.e. eighth day of second (bright) fortnight of Bhadrapad ...