Shri Varshney Mandir Society, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

A famous temple in Aligarh is where you can worship Shri Radha Krishna. The Shri Varshney Temple is quite suitable for small occasions that can be organized. This temple is clean, hygienic, noise-free, and serene.
The Varshney temple belongs to Lord Krishna, an ideal God. The whole area of the temple is quite neat and clean. At the time of Janmashtami, the Shri Varshney Mandir Society organizes a grand celebration with a lot of joy and enthusiasm.

Attraction

Shri Varshney Mandir at Aligarh belongs to Lord Krishna, and devotees find it an ideal place to worship. The temple is quite neat and clean, and it also provides tranquility and peace of mind. During Janmashtami, the organizers organized a grand occasion with a lot of joy and festivity. Janmashtami is a center of attraction to devotees, and every year, visitors come here from all over the country. However, this place conducts other small programs throughout the year.
Shri Varshney Temple gains attention for many other reasons. For example :

The Height of Shri Varshney Temple at Aligarh is 90 Feet from the sea level.
Mandir Yearly Pataotsav Festival is considered to be the Largest Event.
Shri Varshney Temple has been declared one of the 100 most famous tourist centers in Uttar Pradesh.

Festivals celebrated every year with great enthusiasm include the temple’s foundation day (Patotsav), Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Basant Panchami, Nandotsava, Diwali, Annakoot, and Holi. People widely celebrate the festival of Deepavali, which occurs on the new moon day of Kartik month. This holy temple of Aligarh has been included in the ‘100 famous tourist centers’ declared by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

History

On Chaitra Shukla Shri Ram Navami, which fell on 12 April 2000, the chief Acharyas of Sanskrit College (Narwar) prepared the murtis (sacred images) in the Shri Varshney Mandir according to the instructions of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Pujyapada Shri Madhavashram Ji Maharaj of Badrikashram Peeth. That day began early in the morning with the worship of Shri Ganesh ji and the worship of Kalash. Three days later, on 15 April 2000, the statues of all the decorated Gods and Goddesses were taken on a city tour. It was to complete the celebration of life. This way, the ‘prana pratishtha‘ program was celebrated at the highest peak temple of Aligarh.

Inside/Outside Views

Shri Varshney Mandir looks beautiful, with light decorations at night and during festivals. You can have a good time here, and the environment in the temple area is relatively peaceful. Here, you can worship or visit the magnificent and supernatural statues of ‘Yogiraj Shri Krishna,’ ‘Shri Lakshmi Narayan,’ ‘Sri Sitaram-Lakshman-Hanuman,’ and other Bhagwan. They have been carved with white marble stone by the artisans of Jaipur, who are internationally renowned. The statue of Shri Akrur Ji Maharaj, sitting on top of the vast and grand entrance of the temple, has a majestic aura that makes you feel supernatural joy.

Opening Hours

Saturday 5:30–11 AM, 5–9 PM

Sunday 5:30–11 AM, 5–9 PM

Monday 5:30–11 AM, 5–9 PM

Tuesday 5:30–11 AM, 5–9 PM

Wednesday 5:30–11 AM, 5–9 PM

Thursday 5:30–11 AM, 5–9 PM

Friday 5:30–11 AM, 5–9 PM

How to Reach

By air: Aligarh Airport is approximately 7.7 km from the Shri Varshney Temple. It is a domestic airport. The nearest major airport is Agra Airport, and the nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. Local transport is available from Aligarh Airport to visit the Shri Varshney Temple.

By train: Aligarh Junction railway station is the nearest railway station to Shri Varshney Temple. It is nearly 1.3 kilometers away. Local transport is available from the rail station. You can also walk for 20 to 25 minutes.

By road: The distance from the Aligarh bus stand to Shri Varshney Temple is 3 kilometers. Aligarh is well-connected with other major cities in India. However, you can take local transports to visit the temple shortly.

Tips for Travellers

Wear suitable clothes.
Do not go inside the temple wearing shoes.
Maintain the temple rules.
The entrance to the temple is restricted.
The temple is beautiful but difficult for elderly people to visit due to the steep stairs.
Each year, the month of ‘Shravan’ is considered by Shri Varshneya Temple with tremendous preparations. Special arrangements (for ‘Jalabhishek’) are made at the ‘pagoda’ in the temple premises on the first Monday of ‘Sawan’ month, and a program of ‘Sawamani’ Prasad is held daily.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes, it is safe to visit.

Que-02: Is photography allowed inside Shri Varshney Mandir?

Ans: No, It’s not ethical to capture photographs inside the temple, especially when someone is engaged in worship. However, photography is not allowed inside the temple, but it is allowed outside the temple. You do not need to pay an extra fee for that service.