Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Shahji Temple’s ‘Basanti Room’ Opens for Devotees
The Shahji Temple in Vrindavan opened its special ‘Basanti Room’ for devotees on Vasant Panchami.
This room is very beautiful and only opens twice a year.
It has golden-yellow light, Belgian glass chandeliers, and rare paintings.
When the light shines through the glass, it makes the temple look like a divine place.
Many people came to see this magical sight, and they said it was worth the wait.
The temple was built a long time ago by wealthy jewelers and is famous for its unique slanted pillars.
The Shahji Temple’s ‘Basanti Room’ opened on Vasant Panchami, attracting thousands of devotees.
The room features priceless Belgian glass chandeliers, rare paintings, and golden-yellow light.
The temple, built in 1876, is known for its unique slanted pillars and architectural brilliance.
The ‘Basanti Room’ opens only twice a year: on Vasant Panchami and during the Jhula festival in Shravan.
Devotees described the experience as magical and divine, worth the year-long wait.
- Who
- Devotees from India and abroad
- What
- Opening of the Shahji Temple’s ‘Basanti Room’
- When
- On Vasant Panchami and during the Jhula festival in Shravan
- Where
- Shahji Temple in Vrindavan, near Nidhivan
- Why
- To witness the rare and divine sight of the ‘Basanti Room’
- Location
- Vrindavan, near Nidhivan
- Opening Occasions
- Twice a year (Vasant Panchami and Jhula festival in Shravan)
- Unique Features
- Slanted pillars, Belgian glass, golden-yellow light
- Architectural Style
- 19th-century design by jewelers Shah Kundan Lal and Shah Phundan Lal
- Significance
- Divine sight with priceless Belgian glass chandeliers and rare paintings