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KUNJ BIHARI TEMPLE

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

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God

Kunj Bihari Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, also known as Sri Nathji, who is an avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 27°C during night)Average - August (32°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Jodhpur Bus Stand
2.6 KM 18002000103
Jodhpur Junction
6.2 KM 139 KM
Jaipur International Airport
341 KM 0141-2550623

Architecture

Kunj Bihari Temple is an example of outstanding and splendid architecture. The top of the temple and the entrance is designed in a very beautiful way that will steal a look. The temple is devoted to Shri Kunj Bihari or Lord Krishna. A statue of Meera Bai, the greatest devotee of Lord Krishna rests at the entrance of the temple.  The temple has a beautiful entrance arch as well, There is a Garbha Griha or central hall inside the temple. Opposite to and facing the statue of Meera Bai, the idol of Lord Krishna can be seen. On the right hand side of the statue of Meera is the statue of Saint Namdeo. Towards the left of Meera is the statue of Hanuman ji. The shrine of Lord Krishna is built using Chittor sandstone and Makrana stones. There is also a toran dwar at the entrance of the temple. On the top of the sanctorum, there is an elaborated and intricately carved shikhar with a kalash at the apex. The paintings inside the temple are amazing to see. The temple is very beautifully designed and will take your breath away. The interiors and age old architecture is worth seeing and only people with enduring sights can understand the value of the temple.

History

The temple was built in 1847 by Maharaja Vijay Singhji in the memory of his deceived son Sher Singh who died at a very young age.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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KUNJ BIHARI TEMPLE

Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

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