Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat in Old Town, Gujarat, Gujarat is one of the most revered Hindu shrines dedicated to Radha-Krishna. As part of the krishna tradition, it draws crores of devotees every year who come to seek the divine darshan and grace of the presiding deity. Through its sanctified inner sanctum, its centuries-old rituals, and its unbroken parampara of Vedic worship, the temple has stood as a beacon of Sanatana Dharma for generations.
Sthala purana (sacred history)
Local tradition and Puranic sources trace the temple's origins back many centuries. Multiple kings and dynasties contributed to its expansion over time, and the present-day structure reflects the layered craftsmanship of devotees across eras. Numerous miracles are attributed to Radha-Krishna here — devotees often report fulfilled prayers, profound healing, and inner experiences after their darshan. The temple is referenced in regional sthala-puranas and continues to be the focal point of pilgrim itineraries.
Architecture
Built in the traditional Hindu temple architectural style, Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat features intricately carved gopurams, expansive prakaras, mandapas with finely sculpted pillars, and a sanctum sanctorum (garbha griha) that houses the moolavar idol of Radha-Krishna. Devotees ascending towards the garbha griha pass through layers of symbolic geometry that mirror the journey from gross to subtle awareness — a hallmark of Vastu and Agama Shastra design.
Religious significance
A pilgrimage to Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat is considered to bestow vast spiritual merit (punya). Performing a sankalpa puja at this kshetra — whether in person or remotely through a Vedic pandit — is said to dissolve karmic debts, harmonise planetary influences, and invoke the specific grace of Radha-Krishna. Many ancient stotras, vratas, and seasonal festivals are uniquely associated with this shrine.
Daily worship and rituals
The temple maintains the traditional shodashopachara worship through the day, beginning with the early-morning Suprabhata seva and concluding with the night Sayana Aarti. Special abhishekas, alankaras, and sahasranama archanas are conducted throughout the year, with grand utsavas marking key dates in the Hindu calendar. Sponsored pujas can be arranged at any time through MandirSeva's authorised partnership.
Plan your visit
Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat is well connected by road, rail, and air to major Indian cities. Devotees travelling from outside India can book a sponsored puja, abhisheka, or archana through MandirSeva, with our pandits performing the ritual at the temple in your name and gotra. Each sponsored puja includes a full HD recording, consecrated prasad shipped to your home, and a personalised sankalpa certificate.
Booking through MandirSeva
As an authorised digital partner, MandirSeva offers convenient, transparent, and authentic puja booking at Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat. Over the past years we have helped thousands of devotees experience the divine presence of Radha-Krishna from anywhere in the world. Book your sankalpa today and let the timeless sanctity of this sacred kshetra illuminate your life.
Radha-Krishna Jayanti · Feb-Mar
Grand celebrations with abhisheka, processions and night-long bhajans.
Brahmotsavam · Sep-Oct
Annual ten-day flagship festival of the temple — chariot procession, special alankaras and cultural programmes.
Navratri · Sep-Oct
Nine nights of special Devi worship and cultural offerings.
Kartik Purnima · November
Sacred dip in the temple tank, deepa-aaradhana and special abhisheka.
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— Kavita Rao, Hyderabad
"Couldn't make it in person — the HD recording and prasad brought the temple straight into our living room. Sankalp was read with my full nakshatra. Highly recommended for NRI families."
— Suresh Menon, Singapore (NRI)
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— Lata Krishnan, Chennai
"কালীঘাটে মা কালীর পুজো এত সুন্দরভাবে করা হয়েছে যে দেখে চোখে জল এসেছে। ভিডিও রেকর্ডিং, রিপোর্ট, প্রসাদ — সবই পরিপাটি। জয় মা।"
— Asha Bhattacharya, Kolkata
"ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਤੋਂ ਦੂਰ ਹਾਂ ਪਰ ਮਾਤਾ ਦੇ ਦਰਬਾਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਚੜ੍ਹਾਵਾ ਪਹੁੰਚਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਇਹ ਸੇਵਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਦਦਗਾਰ ਹੈ। ਸਾਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆ ਪਾਰਦਰਸ਼ੀ ਹੈ।"
— Manjit Singh, Chandigarh
"દ્વારકાધીશના મંદિરમાં અમારી પૂજા ખૂબ સરસ રીતે થઈ. પંડિતજીએ સંકલ્પ સ્પષ્ટ રીતે વાંચ્યો અને રિપોર્ટ સાથે પ્રસાદ મોકલ્યો. જય દ્વારકાધીશ!"
— Bhavna Mehta, Ahmedabad
"शिर्डी साईबाबांच्या मंदिरात अभिषेक केला. सर्व विधी शांतपणे आणि भक्तीभावाने झाल्या. व्हिडिओ कॉलवर पूर्ण कुटुंब सहभागी होतो. ओम साई राम."
— Anil Kulkarni, Pune
"ഗുരുവായൂർ ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ വഴിപാട് നടത്താൻ ഈ സേവനം വളരെ സഹായകരമായി. പ്രസാദവും വീഡിയോയും വേഗത്തിൽ കിട്ടി. കൃഷ്ണാർപ്പണം."
— Geetha Nair, Kozhikode
"त्रिवेणी संगम पर पितृ तर्पण की व्यवस्था बहुत श्रद्धा से करवाई। पंडित जी ने हर मंत्र शुद्ध उच्चारण के साथ पढ़ा। मन को असीम शांति मिली।"
— Rakesh Tiwari, Prayagraj
"ಉಡುಪಿ ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣ ಮಠದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಮಗನ ಜನ್ಮದಿನದ ಸೇವೆ ಮಾಡಿಸಿದೆವು. ಸಂಕಲ್ಪ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿತ್ತು, ಪ್ರಸಾದ ಬೇಗ ಬಂದಿತು. ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣಾರ್ಪಣಮಸ್ತು."
— Bharathi Shenoy, Udupi
What are the darshan timings at Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat?+
04:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Is there an entry fee?+
General darshan is free. Special darshan, abhisheka and archana tickets are available for sponsored devotees.
Can I book a sponsored puja through MandirSeva?+
Yes — choose any temple puja on this page. Our pandits will perform it in your name and gotra and ship prasad to your home.
Is the temple wheelchair accessible?+
Yes, ramps and assistance are available at the main entrances for elderly and differently-abled devotees.
How do I reach Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat?+
Sri Radha-Krishna Mandir Old Town Gujarat is well connected via Old Town, Gujarat's railway station and the nearest airport, with regular bus and taxi services.
Is photography allowed inside?+
Photography inside the sanctum sanctorum is not permitted out of respect; outer prakaras allow it in most cases.
Where can I stay?+
Numerous dharamshalas, temple guesthouses and hotels of every budget are available within walking distance of the temple.
Is the prasad pure-vegetarian?+
Yes, all prasad is sattvic and prepared in the temple kitchen following traditional Vedic protocols.
Can I sponsor an abhisheka remotely?+
Absolutely. Choose any abhisheka package on this page; you will receive an HD video recording of the ritual.
What is the dress code?+
Modest traditional attire is recommended. Many South Indian temples require men to wear dhoti and remove the upper garment; women should wear saree or salwar.
