Darshan & Aarti Guide
Aarti & Satsang Timings Near Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Our own daily schedule, plus a working reference for Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir and ISKCON timings, so you can plan darshan around your stay instead of guessing at the gate.
On-Site
Our Daily Aarti & Satsang
Daily aarti and satsang take place at Shri Shiv Krishna Dham — open to every guest, whether you're staying one night or a week, with no separate booking needed. Timings vary day to day, so rather than print a schedule that's wrong half the time, we'd rather you ask us directly: WhatsApp us for today's exact schedule before you plan your visit.
Local Guide
Nearby Temple Timings — Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir & ISKCON
What's actually published by each temple right now, in one place, so you're not piecing it together from five different blog posts at the station.
| Temple | Morning Darshan | Evening Darshan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banke Bihari Temple | 7:45 AM–12:00 PM (summer) 8:45 AM–1:00 PM (winter) |
5:30 PM–9:30 PM (summer) 4:30 PM–8:30 PM (winter) |
Shringar Aarti ~8–9 AM, Rajbhog ~11 AM–12 PM. No entry fee, no VIP pass. |
| Prem Mandir | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM Aarti & darshan 11:30 AM, bhog 12:00 PM |
4:30 PM–8:30 PM Aarti & darshan 5:30 PM, shayan aarti 8:30 PM |
Musical fountain / light show 7:00–7:30 PM (winter) or 7:30–8:00 PM (summer). |
| ISKCON (Krishna Balaram Mandir) | 4:30 AM–12:30 PM Mangala 5:00 AM, Tulsi 5:30 AM, Guru Puja 7:15 AM, Shringar 8:30 AM, Rajbhog 12:00 PM |
4:00 PM–8:30 PM Dhoop Aarti 4:30 PM, Sandhya Aarti 6:30 PM, Shayan Aarti 8:00 PM |
Known for continuous Hare Krishna kirtan through the day. |
Temple timings may vary seasonally and during festivals — please confirm with the temple directly before planning.
Practical Guidance
Best Time to Go, and How Far It Actually Is
Banke Bihari is the one that actually gets crowded — the calmest darshan is in the first 60–75 minutes after morning opening on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (roughly 7:45–9:00 AM in summer, 8:45–10:00 AM in winter). Weekends, Ekadashi, and anything close to Janmashtami or Holi mean queues, no matter what time you arrive. Prem Mandir and ISKCON are more spread out and rarely feel as tight even at aarti time, so if your schedule is short, do Banke Bihari first thing and the other two later in the day.
| From Shri Shiv Krishna Dham | Distance | On Foot |
|---|---|---|
| Prem Mandir | ~0.5 km | ~7–10 min |
| ISKCON (Krishna Balaram Mandir) | ~1 km (estimated) | ~12–15 min |
| Banke Bihari Temple | ~3 km | ~30–40 min, or a 10–15 min auto/e-rickshaw ride |
Distances are approximate and measured by road, not straight-line — the ISKCON figure is estimated from its published distance to Prem Mandir since we don't have a direct measurement to our own gate yet.