Lord Krishna and Radha in one image

These are very beautiful and divine images of Lord Krishna and Radha. These colorful images depict the colors of pure love of Shri Radha-Krishna. It shows that Lord Radha and Krishna are one as they are also remembered together by their devotees. These images can be set as wallpaper for daily divinely view

Lord Krishna playing flute for Radha

Half Krishna and half Radha

Beautiful glass Painting of Lord Krishna and Radha 

Dusty hues of Lord Radha-Krishna painting

Beautiful Painting of Lord Krishna and Radha in one image

Lord Radha- Krishna abstract painting with Cow

Radha Krishna Modern art Paintings

Lord Krishna and her beloved Radha are an example of divine love and trust. Their love for each other is a well known fact to everyone. Radha was the childhood friend of Lord Krishna and Lord loved Radha among the all cowherd girls the most. Here are few Beautifully painted images with modern art touch showing pure love of Radha Krishna.

Jai Shri Radha

Jai Shri Krishna

Lord Krishna with Radha Painting

Lord krishna With Radha admiring the nature

Lord Krishna playing flute for his beloved Radha

Shri Radha-Krishna Modern Art Painting 

Lord Krishna admiring Radha

Shrinathji Temple Nathdwara

Shrinathji symbolizes a form of Hindu god Lord Krishna. Shrinathji is manifested as a seven-year-old child lifting Govardhan hill, with one arm raised. This deity of Shrinathji is situated in the temple of Nathdwara, 48 Kilometers North-east from Udaipur city , Rajasthan. The shrine of Shrinathji is made of a single black marble where the lord is seen with his left hand raised and the right hand fist resting at the waist, with a large diamond placed beneath the lips. Along with the idol of Shrinathji the images of two cows, one lion, one snake, two peacocks and one parrot are engraved and three sages are also placed near it. The idol of Shrinathji is adorned divinely with attire made of silk having original zari and embroidery works and jewels inspired with the pre-Mughal period.

The deity of Shrinathji is believed to be self-manifested from stones of the Govardhan Hills and initially was worshipped in small temple of Jatipur village near Govardhan Hill. Subsequently the deity was moved to a big temple on top of the hill as per directed to Shri Vallabhacharya in B.S1549 by Lord himself. Shri Vallabhacharya named him as Gopala and the place of his worship as ‘Gopalpur’. Later, Vitthal Nathji son of Vallabhacharya followed the same tradition of worship and named the deity as Shrinathji.

Later on the idol was shifted to Mewar region of Rajasthan from Vrindaban through Agra and Gwalior to protect it from the anti-Hindu, iconoclastic and barbarian destruction of the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb by a Goswami priest in 1669. When the chariot carrying the idol reached at village Sihad, the wheels got stuck in mud and could not be moved any farther. The priests realized that the Lord's has chosen this particular place to set and as per the religious myths a temple was built there under the rule and protection of king Raj Singh of Mewar in the 17th century.

Shrinathji Temple is also popularly called Shrinathji ki Haveli (House of Shrinathji) because like a regular household it has a chariot (the original chariot in which Shrinathji was brought to Sihad), a store room for milk (Doodhghar), betel (Paanghar), sugar and sweetmeats (Mishrighar and Pedaghar), flowers (Phoolghar), a kitchen (Rasoighar), a jewellery chamber (Gahnaghar), a treasury (Kharcha bhandaar), a stable for horses of chariot (Ashvashala), a drawing room (Baithak), and a gold and silver grinding wheel (Chakki).The temple has been constructed and designed according to the temple of Nanda Maharaja (Krishna’s father) located in Vrindavan. Hence this temple is also known as Nanda Bhavan or Nandalaya (the House of Nanda). Structurally, a kalasha (sacred pot) is placed on the top of the temple along with seven flags and Sudarshana Chakra. The seven flags represent the clothes of the seven companions of Lord Krishna.

The Shrinathji temple celebrates almost three festivals in a week along with Janmashtami and other festivals, like Holi and Diwali are celebrated with great enthusiasm. The deity is believed to be infant Lord Krishna, hence special care is taken and attention is given to the deity as the same way a mother would to her child with daily routine work like bathing, dressing, feeding and the resting times in regular intervals. The inner sanctum is opened 8 times a day for the devotees to catch the glimpse of the deity which is known as jhakhi. The temple owns a lot of cows and one of which is known as the "Srinathji's cow." The milk from this cow goes only for Srinathji to drink.

Shrinathji of Nathdwara Temple

Shrine of Shrinathji Temple of Nathdwara

Lord Krishna marriage with Jambavati and Satyabhama

The story of Lord Krishna’s marriage with Jambavati and Satyabhama is closely related with story of Syamantaka. Syamantaka was a precious diamond which was secured by a nobleman of Yadava dynasty Satrajit from Lord Surya. When Lord Krishna came to knew about Syamantaka he asked Satrajit for the jewel to present it in front of king Ugrasena for safe hand. But Satrajit refused.

Satrajit gifted that precious jewel to his brother Prasena, the ruler of a Yadava province who once went to forest for hunting wearing Syamantaka but was killed by a lion. The lion fled with the jewel and entered into the mountain cave of Jambavan. Jambavan, known for his role in the Ramayana, killed the lion and gave the jewel to his son to play. When Prasena did not return, Satrajit set an accusation on Lord Krishna of killing Prasena for the sake of the jewel

Lord Krishna, in order to remove the stain of false allegation on his reputation, set out in search of the jewel with his brother Balarama and reached to Jambavan's cave. They saw a child playing with the priceless jewel. Child cried aloud seeing the strangers which warned Jambavan. Jambavan attacked Krishna and both of them fought fiercely with each other for 28 days. When Jambavan, his whole body terribly weakened from the hammering of Krishna's fists, he recognized him as Lord Rama and surrendered.

Jambavan regretted for having fight with Lord Krishna, Jambavan returned the jewel to Lord Krishna and also gave his daughter Jambavati for marriage. Lord Krishna returned the jewel to Satrajit, who in turn apologized for his false accusation. He promptly offered Lord Krishna to have the jewel and his daughter Satyabhama for marriage. Lord Krishna accepted Satyabhama as his wife but refused to take the jewel.

Lord Krishna marriage with Jambavati and Satyabhama 

Jambavan humbly offering his daugher Jambavati hand to Lord Krishna

Shri Radha Gopinath Temple Mumbai

These beautiful images of Lord Krishna and Radha are from Shri Radha Gopinath temple of Mumbai, India. This temple is one of the ISKCON temples and was installed on July 18, 1988. This was an accomplishment of the prophecy made by Srila Prabhupada in 1971.

 The deities installed in the temple from left are Sri Nitai Gaurachandra, Sri Radha Gopinath and Shri Gopalji. Beside Sri Radha Gopinath are Shri Lalita Devi and Shri Visakha Devi. Gopalji and Gaura Nitai were formally installed in 1990. An idol of Srila Prabhupada was also installed as per ISKCON standards.

The temple has undergone numerous stages of renovation. Once a need was felt for the temple building and decided to re-design the temple based on the 17 temples in Vrindavan. One of the best designers from Italy, H.G. Matsyavatar Prabhu was invited to design the ceiling of the temple. After this from setting a wholly new foundation underneath the existing structure, to strengthening the wooden flooring of the temple hall with iron beams, to beautifying the exterior of the temple with complicatedly carved sandstone columns, many things got changed. The beautiful construction that we see standing today has developed through the hard work and dedication of several devotees .Now this temple is also one of the rare ones to have an air-conditioned hall in India.

Deities of Shri Radha Gopinath Temple Mumbai

Shri Radha Gopinath with Shri Lalita Devi and Shri Visakha Devi

Lord Radha-Gopinath with Gopies

Shri Radha Gopinath 

Shri Radha Gopinath Temple Mumbai

Jugal Kishore Temple Vrindavan

Jugal Kishore Temple of Vrindavan is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Jugal Kishore Temple is one of the oldest temples in Vrindavan. The construction of this temple was accomplished in 1627. This temple is also known as the Kesi Ghat Temple being situated next to Kesi Ghat. Kesi Ghat is a place where Lord Krishna had killed Kesi, the horse demon.

During the rule of King Akbar in 1570 Gaudiya Vaishnava community from Vrindavan asked permission to establish some temples in Vrindavan. King Akbar permitted four temples in Vrindavan - Mandan Mohan Temple, Govind Dev Temple, Jugal Kishore Temple and Shri Gopinath Temple. But latter on King Aurangzeb attacked three out of these four temples and original deities were move to somewhere else. Only Jugal Kishore Temple remained in Vrindavan with its original temple and original deity.

Jugal Kishore Temple of Vrindavan 

Jugal Kishore Temple building

Lord Krishna and Radha visit to Nikunjavana

These beautiful images are dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. Lord Krishna loved to spent time with Radha. The Nikunjavana is one such divine place which was visited by Shri Krishna along with Radha in his youth time.The Nikunjavana is not a temple but a forest full of trees in literal sense. Devotees are not supposed to visit the this place forest after sunset as it is believed that the Lord comes here every evening to spend time with cow-herd girls (Gopies) symbolized by the trees.

Lord Krishna and Radha 

Lord krishna adoring Radha

Lord Krishna-Radha on a swing

Shree Krishna Balaram Temple Vrindavan

Shree Krishna Balaram Temple of Vrindavan is one of the beautiful temples of modern India. This Temple was built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in 1975 in Location known as “Raman-Reti”, 3 km from the center of Vrindavan, India. This temple is dedicated to the divine brothers- Lord Krishna and Lord Balaram. 

The Temple has three altar .First is of Lord Krishna and Lord Balaram being principal deities. Second is of Shree Radha–Shyamasundar with their gopis, Lalita and Vishakha and third Shree Gaura-Nitai. Shree Gaura-Nitai is believed to be the most merciful incarnations of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu who appeared about 500 years ago in West Bengal.

Adjacent to the temple there is a funerary monument (Samadhi) of A. C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, constructed in pure white marble, whereas his private chambers have been renewed as a museum. The construction of this temple is done in the Bengal Renaissance style with lively murals on Krishna's life. The temple also has a Guesthouse, Restaurant, Gurukula and Goshala.

Keshav Dev Temple, Mathura

Keshav Dev Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Lord Krishna. This temple is situated beside the main Krishnabhoomi complex in Mathura, India. Keshav Dev (Lord Krishna) is the main deity of this temple which was Installed by Bajranabh. Bajranabh was the great-grandson of Lord Krishna.

This temple celebrates its own festival like "Lathamar Holi", "Chhappan Bhog", and “Krishna Janmashtami" among other festivals with full enthusiasm which are the main attraction and provides exclusive hue to this temple. Deepotsav, (celebration of lights), is prearranged in the temple on day before Diwali, which is also well-known as Narak Chaudas. Lord Keshav Dev’s Ride (sawari) is held from Gatashram Ghat to Keshav Dev temple on Rang Bharani Ekadashi , according to Hindu calendar.

Lord Keshav Dev has 24 incarnations (Avatars) which are open for devotees once in a year on the day of Akshaya Teej according to Hindu calendar. While rest of the year Chaturbhuji Avatar of Lord is seen for devotees’ offering prayers.

Deity of Lord Keshav Dev -Mathura

Keshav Dev Temple-Mathura

Exterior of Keshav Dev Temple-Mathura

Boise Hare Krishna Temple, Idaho

These beautiful images are from Boise Hare Krishna Temple and Vedic Cultural Center ,situated in Boise State University, Boise, Idaho of United States. Initially this temple was built in 1986 in one of the member’s home. The Boise Hare Krishna Temple was the first Lord Krishna Temple in the town as there was no Krishna temple in town before.

A new temple was established between two brick duplexes in 1999. The Beautifully designed brick exterior of the temple merges in with the duplexes and the neighborhood. The temple was designed by Boise architect Bruce Poe. The golden Dome, very beautifully painted ceiling and crafted glass window are main attraction of this temple which are well designed and crafted by local artists.

There is one hand carved teakwood stage located in center of the temple which is believed to be abode of the supreme temple Deities, Sri Radha-Bankebihari. This Wooden stage was brought from Jaipur, India. Other than the deity of Sri Radha-Bankebihari, the temple has the beautiful deities of Sri Jagannath Baladev Subhadra and Sri Gaur Nitai. In south side of the temple is a painted glass window created by Meridian artist Michael Booth which highlights the "Ten Incarnations."

Hare Krishna Temple, Idaho

Sri Gaura Nitai

Sri Jagannath Baladev Subhadra

Painted Glass window

Idaho temple premises

Lord krishna in Tribhunga stance

This are few wallpaper and images depicting Lord Krishna in Tribhunga posture. Tribhunga means bent in three places. Lord Krishna is also known as Banke Bihari because of this posture. Devotees must have seen Lord Krishna in this posture as this posture is very closely associated with Lord Krishna, who is often portray this posture while playing flute or upholding the Govardhan mountain.

This is also a dance  posture in Indian classical dance

Phool Bangla Festival at Banke Bihari Temple

The Phool Bangla celebration is very interesting and important to know for all Krishna devotees. This festival is held in Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan from Chaitra Shukla Ekadasi up to Haryali Amavasya (Shravan Amavasya) according to Hindu calendar.

On this auspicious day, the Banke Bihari Temple along with Nidhivan is attractively decorated with summer flowers by thousands of Lord Krishna’s devotees. The main reason behind this festival is to protect Shri Banke Bihari from scorching summer’s high temperature. The main attraction along with all decoration is that cloths and ornaments of deity are also made by using flowers and leaves only. The ritual of Panchamrit abhishek (ceremonial bathing with cow dung, milk, curd, honey and water) is also done at Nidhivan in the morning.

 Devotees throng Nidhivan as well as the Banke Bihari Temple in mass to offer prayers and to seek Lord's divine blessings even in burning summer.

                                      

Shri Banke Bihari 

Baanke Bihari at Phool Bangla Festival

Decorated Banke Biahri Temple at Phool Bangla Festival

Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan

The Banke Bihari Temple is a very famous Hindu temple located in Vrindavan of Mathura district in India. This holy temple in dedicated to Lord Krishna who is seen standing in the Tribhanga (bent in three places) posture. The deity named Banke Bihari because of its posture. Here Banke means “bent in three places” and Bihari means “supreme enjoyer. “This temple is famous and renowned for the floral decorations that adorn the deity.

The deity Banke Bihari Temple was initially worshipped in Nidhivan till 1863 but the deity is supposed to be much older than that. The deity of Banke Bihari is said to have been found by the the great Krishna devotee and musician-saint Svami Hari Das at kadamba grove in Nidhivan. Swami Haridas worshiped and looked after deity as a child. Swami Hari Das known for his bhajans was the guru of the Indian famous musician Tansen.

The present Banke Bihari Temple was built in 1864 by Saint Hari das with the contribution of Goswamis. After construction the deity of Banke Bihari was transferred to this temple. Banke Bihari is believed to be late riser and wake up only after 9am. That’s why there are no bells or conch in the temple because Banke Bihari does not like the sound of bells or conch. There is only chant of ‘Radha naam’ and the mangal aarti is sung only on the day of Janmashtami. Whereas only once in a year on the day of “Akshyaya Tritiya” Lotus feet of the Deity can be seen.

This temple has an exceptional and unique style of celebrating every festival. The deity is dressed up and offered cuisine (prasad) according to season where as the Temple is decorated with lights and varieties of flower according to festival. The temple is very popular for Jhoolan (swing festival) and Janmashthami celebrations. Many devotees come every day to seek his divine blessings especially in the month of Sravana, during Jhoolan Yatra.