The largest temple in Vrindavan, this is dedicated to the god Vishnu (of whom Krishna was an avatar). It's built in a South Indian Dravidian style, and from the outside looks more like a fortress than a temple. In summer, a half-hour aarti (prayer ceremony) is performed at 5.30am and 6.30pm; in winter, aarti timings are 6am and 6pm.
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