Article Title: Bankey Bihari Temple
21-08-2022
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It is a Hindu temple situated in the town of Vrindavan, Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
The temple is dedicated to Bankey Bihari who is believed to be the combined form of Radha and Krishna.
Bankey Bihari was originally worshipped at Nidhivan, Vrindavan. Later, when Bankey Bihari temple was constructed around 1864, idol of Bankey Bihari was moved to new temple.
The image of Radha Krishna's united form stands in the Tribhanga posture.
Bankey Bihari Temple was established by Swami Haridas, a guru of the famous singer Tansen.
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