Radha Bihari Misthan Bhandar (Banke Bihari temple market)
Mathura peda and khoya sweets. The shop's own claim is a sweet shop here since 1965
ज्ञान गुदड़ी
Gyan Gudri
The place where Uddhava's philosophy dissolved into the gopis' love.
GroveVrindavanUddhava and the gopis
The story: The learned man who learned from the milkmaids
After Krishna left for Mathura, the gopis could think of nothing else. Krishna sent his learned friend Uddhava to console them with teaching about the formless Brahman. The gopis laughed gently, spoke to a passing bumblebee, and sang of their longing (the Bhramara Gita). Uddhava was overwhelmed. He saw that their love was greater than any knowledge, and he prayed to be a blade of grass in Vrindavan so that their feet might touch him (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.46 and 10.47).
Gyan Gudri means 'the quilt of knowledge'. In local tradition it is the spot where Uddhava laid down his pride of knowledge. The site identification is local and its exact place on the Vrindavan parikrama is to be checked on the ground.
Where this is told
- Srimad Bhagavatam 10.46 and 10.47: Uddhava in Vrindavan and the Bhramara Gita
- The place identification is local tradition
History
- A small shrine on the Vrindavan parikrama marg. Builder and date not documented in the sources found. Check locally.
What to see
- The small shrine
- Uddhava's tale in a quiet corner of Vrindavan
Key festivals
- Oct to Nov: Kartik season
Timings and rules
| Summer darshan | Daylight hours. Check locally |
|---|---|
| Winter darshan | Daylight hours. Check locally |
| Closed | Check locally |
| Dress code | Modest clothing; shoulders and knees covered. |
| Photos and phones | Not inside any sanctum. Check locally for the rest. |
No reliable published timings were found. Check locally.
Parking and getting there
Parking
On the Vrindavan parikrama road. Check locally.
Charge: Small. Check locally.
Restrictions
- No special rule found. Festival days bring diversions. Check locally
Cab drop and walk
Drop: Nearest road.
Walk: Check locally.
Town-wide parking and transport rules: Vrindavan guide.
Distances and nearby places
| From Mathura Junction | About 13 km |
|---|---|
| From Banke Bihari, Vrindavan | About 2 km |
| From Delhi Airport (IGI) | About 175 km |
Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and diversions.
Practical tips
Timing and crowds
Best time: Morning.
Crowds: Usually light. Heavier on festival days.
Monkeys: Possible. Keep spectacles, phones and food out of sight.
Comfort
Footwear: Leave shoes at the gate or with your driver.
Toilets: Limited. Use facilities before you arrive.
Accessibility: Uneven ground and steps are likely. Check locally.
Scams to avoid
- Touts who offer a 'special' puja or darshan for a fee
Where to eat nearby
Lakshman Prasad Kachori Wale (Banke Bihari area)
Khasta bedai and kachori with aloo sabzi, from a generations-old stall
Agarwal Mithai Wale (near the police chowki at Banke Bihari)
Urad-dal kachori in desi ghee, potato-pumpkin sabzi, fresh curd
Purohit Ji's kachori (Banke Bihari gali)
Kachori; one source gives Rs 25 each, which may be stale
Stalls on the lanes to Banke Bihari (Loi Bazaar)
Hot jalebi, peda, chaat, rabri, kulfi. Liveliest in winter evenings
This list comes from desk research in published guides and listings. We have not visited these places for this guide. Walk and drive times are rough, and opening hours, prices and onion/garlic policy can change, so check locally before you go.
Common questions
Is it open to visitors?
It is a small open shrine. Check locally.
Check locally
- Exact location
- Timings
Last checked: 2026-10-23. Sources for timings, parking and rules:
Radhe Radhe. Walk with love, we will take care of the road.
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