JKP Ashrams and Temples
Radha Madhav Dham
Austin, TX USA
Radha Madhav Dham is one of the largest Hindu temples and ashrams in the U.S. and is widely known for welcoming hundreds of visitors every day, regardless of their backgrounds, to its religious services, family festivals, and devotional retreats. It is located in the rolling hills southwest of Austin. Radha Madhav Dham is an integral member of the local interfaith community, working with other faith-based institutions to provide charitable works and strengthen the common bonds between all religions. Built in 1990, the temple was created to preserve the devotional environment that prevailed in the ancient ashrams of Vrindavan. Spread over 200 acres, this ashram is a representation of the holy land of Braj in India where Radha Rani and Shree Krishna appeared 5,000 years ago. The beauty and serenity of Radha Madhav Dham is unparalleled. Please visit RMD Website for more details.
Bhakti Mandir, Mangarh, U.P., India
Bhakti Mandir, one of the most beautiful temples in the world, was constructed with the guidance of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. As soon as you walk into the temple, you will find the breath-taking deities of Shri Radha Krishna, Shri Sita Rama, Shri Krishna Balaram, the 8 Maha-Sakhis of Shri Radha Rani, the deity of Jagadguruttam and Shri Amma Ji (Guru-Ma) and many other beautiful sculptures. A glimpse at the beautiful forms of Shri Radha Krishna steal the mind away from the mundane world and brings it to the Divine easily.
Deities
Upon entering the temple, the beautiful life sized Deities of Radha Krishna incorporates divine pleasure and attraction of Radha Krishna and forcibly attracts the mind. Delicately carved Dieties of the Ashta Mahasakhis (8 eternal and closest friends of Radha Rani), personally established by Shri Maharaj Ji encircle the main hall. Equally beautiful life sized Deities of Ram and Sita have been established on the first floor. Click here for more information on Bhakti Mandir.
Shri Guru Dham Bhakti Mandir, Mangarh, U.P., India
A divinely beautiful temple, inaugurated in February 2021 in Bhakti Dham, Mangarh, was dedicated to Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Click here for more information on Shri Guru Dham, Bhakti Mandir.
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan, U.P., India
Prem means Love and Prem Mandir is the embodiment of everything that represents true love. Just walk into this breath-taking temple and feel the essence of everything pure and divine within your heart. It took twelve years and one thousand skilled artists to give Prem Mandir its special shape and design. The temple, built under the guidance of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, is one of the most unique in the world.
The total height of the temple is 125 feet tall. The temple is made from gigantic blocks of grain less, pure white Carrara Italian Marble. No steel, bricks or cement have been used to bind the blocks. The temple is built to withstand the ravages of time. There 84 panels setup on the exterior to display the loving pastimes of Shri Krishna. Beautiful verses that explain the Vedic philosophy are inscribed on the walls of the temple. Its intricate beauty is enhanced by 80 panels that encircle the temple depicting scenes of Radha Krishna leelas as described in the Bhagwatam. Click here for more information on Prem Mandir.
Kirti Mandir, Barsana, U.P., India
Kirti Maiya, is the divine Mother of Shri Radha Rani. Shri Radha Rani is the personification of Divine Love and is the soul of the Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna. This temple is the first of its kind in the whole world. Here Shri Radha Rani, is seen in her child-like form and sitting on the lap of Her mother. It is definitely a sight to behold. The temple is built on the holy ground of Barsana near the Shri Ji Temple. There are many wondrous elements of this temple. Kirti Mandir is 111 feet tall (up to its flag) and has 12 pillars made from Emerald Peri Granite. The main pillar which is near the main entrance was actually put in place by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who is the inspiration and guide behind this breath-taking monument of love. Four delicately carved panels can be found within the temple and there are 24 half pillars where the ‘Sakhis’ are found intricately carved into. They all seem to be smiling in joy as they are praising their beloved Shri Radhe. It has taken almost 12 years and around 400 laborers to build and everyone who comes will certainly fall in love with the divine as soon as they enter. Click here for more information on Kirti Mandir.
Shyama Shyam Dham, Vrindavan India
Shri Shyama Shyam Dham is one of the oldest Ashram that was founded under the guidance of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Year 1978. Shri Maharaj Ji Himself worked on the construction site with all his devotees day and night. It is situated in Raman Reti Road, Vrindavan. It is located near Parikrama Marg, approximately 1 km behind Kaliya Ghat in Vrindavan, 1.3 km from Banke Bihari, approx 900 meters from Madan Ter.
Jagaguruttam Museum, Mangarh, U.P., India (Under Construction)
A groundbreaking ceremony has just been held in the holy land of Bhakti Dham, Mangarh. This marks the beginning of the building of a Grand Museum dedicated to Jagadguruttam Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. The Presidents of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat presided over the ceremony where almost a thousand were in attendance. A first of its kind – in the whole world – a special museum will be built to showcase the valuable and priceless knowledge that Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj has given to the world. It will also provide important details on His life and work.