Vrindavan

The town of Vrindavan is where the young Krishna is said to have grown up. Pilgrims flock here from all over India and, as it's the centre of the Hare Krishna community, from all over the world. Dozens of temples, old and modern, dot the interesting backstreets and come in all shapes and sizes, making a visit here more than just your average temple-hop.
Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is a Gaudiya Vaishnava temple in the holy city of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh state of India

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