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From sculpture point of view this gigantic temple holds the
foremost place. As has been said, almond color stone blocks
and slabs from Bansi Paharpur (Bharatpur) have been used
here. The stones were so big and heavy that they could not
been carried by the traditional means of transport such as
elephants, carts etc, therefore, a special railway line was
laid down from Mathura to Vrindavan to transport the heavy
stones for the temple. The elegant exquisite Rajasthani
carving can be seen in the artistic patterns. From the
sculpture point of view, the temple is simply wonderful.
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The chief deities in the temple are Shri Krishna and Shri
Radha Rani. The temple has three sub-temples in addition to
the principal temple in which the stone idol of Lord Krishna
and brass idol of Radha Rani are installed. In a temple by
the side of this, there are statues of Hans Gopal and Sanak
etc. Other sages have also been installed in white stone. A
white stone statue of Lord Krishna is also installed and it
is holding Girriraj Mountain on his palm. In another Mandir,
there are mobile idols of Anand Behariji known as the
miniature form of Radha Madhavji.
This temple is one of the biggest and richest temples in
North India. From the architectural and structural point of
view of this magnificent building, the stones are of Bansi
Paharpur of Bharatpur. Some stone slabs are as long as 30
ft. and they have been used to support the Shivalinga and in
turn they are supported by high pillars arches and
projections. The temple gates are made of teak wood covered
with brass sheet and with artistic work thereon. At the
entrance gate high above 80 ft. there are three projections
on the gates panels of floral design, carving and mosaic
work has been done - Nowhere lime cement or sand has been
used. Point of view of this magnificent building, the stones are
of Bansi Paharpur of Bharatpur. Some stone slabs are as long
as 30 ft. and they have been used to support the Shiva ling and in turn they are supported by high pillars arches and
projections. The temple gates are made of teak wood covered
with brass sheet and with artistic work thereon. At the
entrance gate high above 80 ft. there are three projections
on the gates panels of floral design, carving and mosaic
work has been done - Nowhere lime cement or sand has been
used.
To circumambulatory paths and residential accommodation for
the Pujari already attention is being paid to the temple’s
up-keep. This temple is unparalleled in the entire country
and as such it should be given the place in the list of
world heritage buildings. Additional budget is required for
the development of the temple. Although big buildings are
created for which an amount of Rs. 3.00 lacs was granted for
the year 2001-2002, yet looking to the importance of the
place more efforts should be made for housing and toilet
complexes. Fresh and clean drinking water is also made
available in ample supply.