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Navamohana Krishna Temple Timings

Published darshan hours for Navamohana Krishna Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

Krishna in childhood form as Navamohana Krishnan with consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama · Gokul, Uttar Pradesh

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Set in Gokul, Uttar Pradesh, Navamohana Krishna Temple honours Krishna in childhood form as Navamohana Krishnan with consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama. It is also known as Thiruvaipadi Divya Desam, Ayarpadi Temple, Gokulam Temple.

The temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the Vishnu temples glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham composed by the Alvar poet-saints; it is the 103rd Divya Desam, known as Thiruvaipadi, celebrated in a total of 22 pasurams by Periyalvar, Andal and Thirumangai Alvar describing Krishna's childhood exploits at Gokulam. Gokul is traditionally identified as the village across the Yamuna from Mathura where the infant Krishna was secretly raised by his foster parents Nanda and Yashoda, and where as a child he is said to have danced upon and subdued the serpent Kaliya.

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

Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.

History and architecture

Architecture

A small shrine with pillared halls on the bank of the Yamuna river; the present structure is a modern rebuilding, the earlier temple here having been destroyed

History

Gokul is traditionally identified as the village across the Yamuna from Mathura where the infant Krishna was secretly raised by his foster parents Nanda and Yashoda, and where as a child he is said to have danced upon and subdued the serpent Kaliya. The original temple on this site was destroyed amid historical upheavals in the region, and the current temple is a later, modern rebuilding.

Planning your visit

NearbyKrishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura (about 15 km away); other shrines in Gokul such as Gokulnathji Temple, Dauji Maharaj Baldev Mandir and Raman Reti

How to reach

Gokul is located about 15 km southeast of Mathura city on the bank of the Yamuna river, and is reached by road from Mathura, crossing the Yamuna.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. Deity identity and Divya Desam status (103rd, Thiruvaipadi) are well corroborated by Wikipedia and Divya Desam directories, but the current temple's construction history is sparsely documented (Wikipedia only notes the old temple was destroyed and the present one is a modern addition, without a specific date), and timings, entry fee, dress code and festival details were not found from reliable sources so were left blank

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Frequently asked questions about Navamohana Krishna Temple

What is the timing of Navamohana Krishna Temple?

Published darshan hours for Navamohana Krishna Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

How do I reach Navamohana Krishna Temple?

Gokul is located about 15 km southeast of Mathura city on the bank of the Yamuna river, and is reached by road from Mathura, crossing the Yamuna.

Who is the presiding deity at Navamohana Krishna Temple?

Krishna in childhood form as Navamohana Krishnan with consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama

What is the history of Navamohana Krishna Temple?

Gokul is traditionally identified as the village across the Yamuna from Mathura where the infant Krishna was secretly raised by his foster parents Nanda and Yashoda, and where as a child he is said to have danced upon and subdued the serpent Kaliya.

What else is worth seeing near Navamohana Krishna Temple?

Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura (about 15 km away); other shrines in Gokul such as Gokulnathji Temple, Dauji Maharaj Baldev Mandir and Raman Reti

Is Navamohana Krishna Temple known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Thiruvaipadi Divya Desam, Ayarpadi Temple, Gokulam Temple.

What architectural style is Navamohana Krishna Temple built in?

A small shrine with pillared halls on the bank of the Yamuna river; the present structure is a modern rebuilding, the earlier temple here having been destroyed

Why does Navamohana Krishna Temple matter within its tradition?

The temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the Vishnu temples glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham composed by the Alvar poet-saints; it is the 103rd Divya Desam, known as Thiruvaipadi, celebrated in a total of 22 pasurams by Periyalvar, Andal and Thirumangai Alvar describing Krishna's childhood exploits at Gokulam.

Is Navamohana Krishna Temple located in Gokul?

Yes, it is in Gokul, Uttar Pradesh.

How reliable is the information on this Navamohana Krishna Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Deity identity and Divya Desam status (103rd, Thiruvaipadi) are well corroborated by Wikipedia and Divya Desam directories, but the current temple's construction history is sparsely documented (Wikipedia only notes the old temple was destroyed and the present one is a modern addition, without a specific date), and timings, entry fee, dress code and festival details were not found from reliable sources so were left blank