Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura set to get dedicated corridor following Allahabad High Court approval

The Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, will have a dedicated corridor built for it, according to approval from the Allahabad High Court. The temple corridor would provide three easy ways for devotees to go to the Krishna temple. It will be constructed along the same lines as the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple Corridor.

The UP government would provide ₹ 262 crore towards the building of the historic corridor. With a building area of more than 5 acres, the complex can accommodate more than 10,000 devotees at once. Three routes—from Jugalghat, the Vidyapeeth crossroads, and the Jadoun parking lot—will allow devotees to access the shrine.

There will be two storeys to the passageway that encircles the temple. 11,300 square meters will make up the ground level of the entry complex. Along with stores selling puja supplies, the bottom level will include a hallway lined with murals of Krishna.

A pilgrim waiting area of 3,500 square meters will also be constructed, in addition to 5,113 square meters of open space.

Residents in the area fiercely opposed the Yogi Adityanath government’s proposal for the corridor, claiming the project would force them to relocate or disturb their everyday lives. Additionally, priests and store owners used their blood to write the Chief Minister a letter asking him to halt the project. The UP government plan that calls for the new corridor was approved on Monday by a bench made up of Justice Ashutosh Srivastava and Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker of the Allahabad High Court. The state administration made sure that the development wouldn’t impede worshippers at the Banke Bihari Temple from doing their prayers.

For those who are devoted to Krishna, one of the most visited pilgrimage places in North India is the Vrindavan temple.

The BJP administration has suggested building many corridors around the nation to increase religious tourism in India. This corridor is only one of them. Last year, at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi dedicated the Mahakal Corridor at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

The Banke Bihari Temple, located in the holy city of Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna, specifically in his childhood form as Banke Bihari. Built in 1862, the temple is an architectural marvel with its intricate artwork and vibrant colors. The presiding deity, Banke Bihari, is known for his enchanting posture, standing with legs crossed and the gaze of his eyes meeting the devotees.

The temple holds great significance among devotees, attracting pilgrims from across the country. The main hall, where the deity is enshrined, resonates with the soul-stirring tunes of devotional songs and chants during the daily aartis and festivals. The atmosphere is charged with spiritual fervor, especially during the celebration of Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

Devotees believe that a glimpse of Banke Bihari’s idol can bring immense joy and fulfillment. The temple reflects the rich cultural and religious heritage of Vrindavan, making it a cherished destination for spiritual seekers and lovers of divine aesthetics alike.

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