Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana, Barsana, Uttar Pradesh
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Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana Timings

Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana is open 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, daily.

Radha Rani (Ladli Ji) with Krishna · Barsana, Uttar Pradesh

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Darshan hours (as published)
5:00 AM - 2:00 PM (summer); 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM (winter) · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (summer); 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (winter)
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Set in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana is dedicated to Radha Rani (Ladli Ji) with Krishna. It is also known as Shriji Temple, Ladli Ji Temple, Shri Laadli Lal Temple.

The principal Radha temple of the Braj region and the focus of Lathmar Holi, in which women of Barsana playfully drive off men from neighbouring Nandgaon with sticks. Barsana is held in Vaishnava tradition to be the village of Radha's father Vrishabhanu, and the hilltop temple is dedicated to Radha as Ladli Ji, the beloved daughter.

Uttar Pradesh carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The spiritual heartland of India, home to Kashi, the birthplaces of Rama and Krishna, and revered Shakti and Vaishnava shrines along the Ganga and Yamuna.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning5:00 AM - 2:00 PM (summer); 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM (winter)
Evening5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (summer); 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (winter)

The temple closes through the middle of the day for bhog and rest, commonly cited as roughly 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM in some listings and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in others. Mangala aarti is generally given as 5:30 AM and shringar aarti as 8:00 AM. Timings shift considerably around Holi and Radhashtami.

Poojas and daily rituals

Mangala aarti around 5:30 AM and shringar aarti around 8:00 AM, with rajbhog, sandhya and shayan aartis through the day.

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysAshtami days and Ekadashi
Signature annual eventsLathmar Holi and Radhashtami

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Lathmar HoliFebruary/MarchBarsana's signature festival, days before the main Holi, in which women drive off men from Nandgaon with sticks.
RadhashtamiAugust/SeptemberRadha's appearance day, the temple's greatest celebration.

History and architecture

Built or establishedPresent structure largely 17th century, with later additions

Architecture

Red sandstone and white marble temple on the summit of Bhanugarh hill, reached by a flight of more than two hundred steps, with carved pillars, jharokha balconies and a commanding view over the Braj plain

History

Barsana is held in Vaishnava tradition to be the village of Radha's father Vrishabhanu, and the hilltop temple is dedicated to Radha as Ladli Ji, the beloved daughter. The temple is the centre of Braj's Radha worship and of the celebrated Lathmar Holi.

Planning your visit

Entry feeFree. The ropeway to the hilltop is charged separately, commonly around ₹100.
Dress codeModest traditional dress. Footwear is removed at the foot of the steps.
Best time to visitOctober to March. Arrive at opening for the calmest darshan; Lathmar Holi is spectacular but overwhelming.
NearbyNandgaon, Vrindavan, Mathura, Govardhan

How to reach

Bhanugarh hill, Barsana, Mathura district, about 45 km from Mathura and 50 km from Vrindavan. Mathura Junction is the nearest major railhead; Agra airport is about 120 km and Delhi about 130 km. The hilltop is reached by more than two hundred steps or by ropeway.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. No official temple website was found. Seasonal timings are broadly consistent across public listings, but sources disagree on when the midday closure begins, giving either 12:00 noon or 2:00 PM.

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Frequently asked questions about Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana

What is the timing of Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana is open 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, daily. The temple closes through the middle of the day for bhog and rest, commonly cited as roughly 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM in some listings and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in others. Mangala aarti is generally given as 5:30 AM and shringar aarti as 8:00 AM. Timings shift considerably around Holi and Radhashtami.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

As published, morning darshan runs 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM (summer); 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM (winter) and evening darshan runs 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (summer); 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM (winter). The temple closes through the middle of the day for bhog and rest, commonly cited as roughly 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM in some listings and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in others. Mangala aarti is generally given as 5:30 AM and shringar aarti as 8:00 AM. Timings shift considerably around Holi and Radhashtami.

Is there an entry fee at Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

Free. The ropeway to the hilltop is charged separately, commonly around ₹100.

What is the dress code at Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

Modest traditional dress. Footwear is removed at the foot of the steps.

Which festivals are celebrated at Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

The main ones documented for this temple are Lathmar Holi, Radhashtami. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

October to March. Arrive at opening for the calmest darshan; Lathmar Holi is spectacular but overwhelming.

How do I reach Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

Bhanugarh hill, Barsana, Mathura district, about 45 km from Mathura and 50 km from Vrindavan. Mathura Junction is the nearest major railhead; Agra airport is about 120 km and Delhi about 130 km. The hilltop is reached by more than two hundred steps or by ropeway.

Who is the presiding deity at Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

Radha Rani (Ladli Ji) with Krishna

What is the history of Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana?

Barsana is held in Vaishnava tradition to be the village of Radha's father Vrishabhanu, and the hilltop temple is dedicated to Radha as Ladli Ji, the beloved daughter.

How reliable is the information on this Shri Radha Rani Temple, Barsana page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. No official temple website was found. Seasonal timings are broadly consistent across public listings, but sources disagree on when the midday closure begins, giving either 12:00 noon or 2:00 PM.