Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Banke Bihari Temple Extends Darshan Hours, Adds Queues
Imagine a very popular temple called Banke Bihari, where lots of people go every day.
Because it gets so crowded, the temple is changing how things work.
They're adding new times when people can visit, like in the summer and winter.
They're also setting up special lines, like at the store, so everyone can see the temple in an orderly way.
People will enter and exit through different gates.
The people in charge are also stopping the use of fake VIP passes, so everyone is treated the same.
This is all to make it easier and safer for everyone to visit the temple, especially during busy times!
Banke Bihari Temple has extended darshan timings.
A formal queue system has been approved to manage crowds.
Summer darshan will be from 7 am to 12:30 pm and 4:15 pm to 9:30 pm.
New entry-exit arrangements with steel railings for orderly darshan.
Misuse of VIP passes has been stopped.
- Who
- The High Power Management Committee overseeing Banke Bihari Temple
- What
- Extended darshan hours and implemented a new queue system
- When
- Announced on Saturday, implementation beginning immediately.
- Where
- Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan
- Why
- To better manage crowds and ensure smoother darshan.
- Temple
- Banke Bihari Temple
- Location
- Vrindavan
- Committee Head
- Retired Allahabad High Court judge Ashok Kumar
- Summer Darshan Hours
- 7 am to 12:30 pm and 4:15 pm to 9:30 pm
- Winter Darshan Hours
- 8 am to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm
- Entry Gates
- 2 and 3
- Exit Gates
- 1 and 4