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NAME
Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple
OTHER NAMES
Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Wanshivat, Near Temple, Goda Vihar, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121
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About Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple
Gopeshwar Mahadev is also an old temple situated close to Yamuna river in Vrindavan. According to the legend, once Lord Shiva came to Vrindavan disguising himself as Gopi to dance with Lord Krishna as he was not allowed to enter the Ras being a male. It is believed that Gopis themselves installed the Linga to worship him to get Krishna as their husband. There is no entry fee to access the temple premises. The morning opening timings in summer are 5:00 am to 12:00 pm while in winters in opens at 5:30 am and closes at 12:00 pm. The evening opening hours in summers are from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm, while in winters it closes half an hour before at 9:00 pm.
How To Reach Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple
The temple is located at an accessible location close to Yamuna ghat in Vrindavan. You can reach the temple easily taking any of the available means of transport.
Bus
Nearest bus stand to the location is Vrindavan bus stand and Mathura bus stand. You can grab a taxi or an auto-rickshaw to reach the location comfortably.
Train
Take a train for Mathura Junction from your hometown. You will see a number of auto-rickshaw, taxi and cycle-rickshaw standing at the gate of Mathura station. Take any of the suitable means of transport to reach the destination.
Taxi
Grab a taxi from your hometown which will drop to the location without facing any inconvenience.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple
- It is one of the oldest temples located in Vrindavan and is believed to be founded by the great-grandson of Lord Krishna, Vrajanbha.
- Shiva Linga is worshiped as male power in the morning hours while it is dressed as gopi with special shringar in the evening hours which is the time of Raasleela.
- The story prevalent relating to this temple, that once Lord Shiva went to Vrindavan to participate in Raas Leela but was not allowed being male. So he disguised himself as gopi with the help of Lalita gopi. After the incidence, Lord Shiva is worshipped here as female.
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