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The identity of Faridabad, the industrial city of Haryana adjacent to Delhi, is not limited only to modern skyscrapers and factories, but the strings of this holy land are directly connected to the Dwapar Yuga and the Braj land of Lord Shri Krishna. The ancient Dauji Temple and the historical Shri Radha-Krishna Temple located in Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, which are considered an integral part of Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama, have very deep religious and spiritual significance. It is believed that in the Dwapar era, Lord Shri Krishna and his elder brother Balram (Dauji) had herded cows and rested here. Even today, devotees coming from far and wide come to this divine temple to fulfill their wishes.
According to mythological texts and folk tales, in the Dwapar era, when Lord Shri Krishna and Dauji used to go out to graze cows in the forests of Mathura and Vrindavan, this entire area falling under the Braj border used to be the playground of their children.
It is said that once upon a time Lord Krishna and Dauji along with their friend cowherds had rested on the banks of the lake situated at this place and had given water to their cows. Over time, saints and ascetics performed rigorous meditation on this land for years, due to which this area was transformed into an energetic pilgrimage site. According to historical documents, in the later period, the kings of Ballabhgarh state built a grand Shikharbandh temple at this divine place and consecrated the supernatural idols of Radha-Krishna and Dauji Maharaj.
In Sanatan culture, the benefits of circumambulating the temples of Braj region are considered equal to that of visiting all the four Dhams. There is unwavering faith among the devotees in circumambulating this ancient temple complex of Faridabad:
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Mental peace and remission of sins: Circumambulating the temple complex 7 or 11 times removes the problems of a person from previous births and infuses positive energy in the mind.
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Joint blessings of Dauji and Radha-Krishna: The devotees coming here get the darshan of the loving form of Radha-Krishna as well as the protective form of Balram ji, which brings blessings of happiness, prosperity and security in the family.
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Maha-Aarti on special occasions: Special Panchamrit Abhishek and Mangala Aarti is organized here on Janmashtami, Radhashtami, Holi and Annakoot Mahotsav, just by participating in which major problems of life can be averted.
Situated amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, this temple presents a unique example of ancient Rajasthani and Braj architecture. The idols of Radha-Krishna and Balram ji installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple are very lifelike and charming. The carvings on the domes of the temple and the ancient stones tell of a centuries-old history.
Devotees feel a supernatural peace as soon as they step into the temple premises. Elderly devotees say that the devotees who consume the holy water pond and Charanamrit of the temple with a true heart, their diseases and defects get cured and they get relief from the troubles of having children and married life.
This historical temple is located in Ballabhgarh area of Faridabad, which is very easy to reach:
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Metro Route: The temple can be reached by auto or e-rickshaw by directly getting down at ‘Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)’ metro station via Violet Line of Delhi Metro.
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Roads and Railways: This place is very close to National Highway-19 (Delhi-Mathura Road). The distance of the temple from Ballabhgarh Railway Station is only 2 to 3 kilometers.
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Darshan Timings: The temple is open for devotees from 5:30 am to 12:00 noon and from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
If you also want to experience the confluence of Braj culture, historical heritage and spiritual peace, then definitely take advantage of the darshan and parikrama of this holy Radha-Krishna temple of Faridabad.