Naraka Chaturdashi: 5 Best Lord Krishna Temples In India To Visit On Diwali 2024

Updated on: 30 October, 2024 01:21 PM IST |Shweta Shah

Naraka Chaturdashi, a day to commemorate the triumphant defeat of Narakasura by Lord Krishna and Satyabhama, falls on the second day of Diwali. The festivities have begun in full flow, and with the spiritual vibes flowing in, heres a look at five must-visit Lord Krishna temples in India to witness peace and harmony.

Best 5 Lord Krishna Temples To Visit On Naraka Chaturdashi

1. Jagannath Temple, Odisha

Another sacred temple on the list of the holy Char Dham yatra is Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha. The temple is popular for the legendary Rath Yatra. Along with Lord Krishna, there are idols of two other deities, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balbhadra.

What makes Jagannath Puri unique from other Krishna temples is its distinctive practices, procedures, rituals, and sacrements. Millions of devotees visit this holy shrine during the rath yatra.

2. Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat

No spiritual journey is complete without visiting Gujarat's Dwarkadhish temple. The exquisite carvings on its exteriors display a mix of eroticism, mythic intensity, and continuity in design. Situated on the creek of the Gomti River, the temple is also known as Jagat Mandir (a universal shrine).

3. Shri Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan

This is one of the most famous and ancient Lord Krishna temples in Vrindavan. Legend has it that the idol of Banke Bihari (Krishna) installed in the temple was granted to Swami Haridas by the celestial couple, Shyama-Shyam (radhe Krishna) themselves.

Shri Banke Bihari temple is a must visit during Diwali and Krishna Janmashtami.

4. Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan

Krishna and his connection to Vrindavan are inseparably divine. Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Temple is one of the oldest temples in Vrindavan. Sitting atop Dvadasaditya Tila, the diety of Lord Krishna is accompanied by Radharani and Lalita Sakhi.

5. Guruvayoor Temple, Kerala

Guruvayoor Temple is one of the oldest and most-visited temples in South India and is often referred to as the "Dwarka of the South." If you plan to visit this temple, try going at arpound 10:00 a.m. during the special elephant feeding program known as Aanayoottu.