Kirti Mandir

Kirti Mandir, Barsana

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Spread across a sprawling 80,000 square feet in the holy land of Braj, in Barsana, stands the resplendent Kirti Mandir. An architectural masterpiece crafted in the Nagara and Dravidian styles, this magnificent temple beautifully represents the synthesis of traditional architectural and sculptural principles drawn from Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra.
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With its intricate artistry and timeless grandeur, Kirti Mandir stands as a crowning glory of the magnificent legacy of Hindu temple architecture.

Ornate Hindu temple with carved stone architecture, detailed peacock decorations, and a fountain in front.

Ornate Hindu temple with intricate carvings, pillars, and golden decorations under a blue sky.

The Mandir stands on an 18ft deep foundation and the base platform, the adhishtana or simhasan with a height of 3.2 ft spreads over 11,700 sq ft.

Kirti Mandir is 111ft tall and has 12 pillars made from Emerald Peri Granite. The main pillar was actually placed by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who is the inspiration and guide behind this breath-taking monument of love.

Ornate Hindu temple illuminated by colorful lights and decorated with glowing artificial trees at night.

Ornate dome ceiling with white chandelier surrounded by colorful floral decorations and pillars.

Watch the amazing Sankirtan production recorded at Kirti Mandir.

White horizontal divider with a central diamond shape and small square accents.

Ornate temple wall with intricate carvings and colorful decorations behind a fountain spraying water.

The outside walls of the temple are made entirely of pink sandstone with traditional geometric patterns, lattices, flower motifs and elephant carvings all along. According to the Shilpa Ratnakar, an ancient Hindu scripture on sculpting, the windows are like the ears to the body of the temple.It seems as if these 8 ears fervently reach out to the 8 cardinal directions to hear the loving name of Shri Radha.

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Statue of a seated man in orange robes on an ornate golden throne with a decorated umbrella overhead.

Colorful Hindu deity statues displayed on a decorated multi-tiered platform with flower garlands.

Intricately carved stone temple entrance with ornate pillars and wooden doors under a clear sky.

A seated sage under a golden canopy teaching a group of attentive disciples during sunset.

The heart of the Mandir where our Beloved Radha Rani sits on the lap of Her Mother, Kirti Maiya on the altar is completely stunning. Words cannot describe the One who is full of unlimited, ever increasing beauty. On the other side of tiny Shri Radha, are Shri Radha Krishna and Shri Sita Ram.

The inner walls exhibit monumental paintings of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj praising Sri Radha Rani in his characteristic raised-hands pose. In one painting, we see Shri Radha Rani surrounded by Her divine companions, the ashta-mahasakhis, and secretly being watched by the mischievous Shri Krishna. In this unique painting, we can see Shri Radha Rani with open arms, inviting us into Her Divine embrace.