Nandraya temple

Nandraya Temple – The Divine Home of Nanda Baba

Nandraya Temple, also known as Nand Rai Temple or Nand Bhawan, is a sacred temple located in Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh. This holy shrine is dedicated to Nanda Baba, the foster father of Lord Krishna, and marks the place where Lord Krishna spent His childhood years with mother Yashoda, Nanda Baba, and the cowherd community (Gopas).

🌸 Spiritual Significance

  • This temple stands at the site where Nanda Baba’s palace once existed, making it a central location of Krishna’s Baal Leelas (childhood pastimes).

  • Devotees believe that Krishna performed many divine plays here, including playing with His friends, stealing butter, and spreading joy in the village.

  • The temple honors the love, care, and parental devotion of Nanda Maharaj and Yashoda Maiya, who nurtured Lord Krishna during His childhood.

🛕 Temple Features

  • The temple is situated on top of Nandiswar Hill, offering a beautiful panoramic view of Nandgaon.

  • The divine deities of Sri Nanda Baba, Yashoda Maiya, Krishna, Balarama, and Rohini are worshipped here.

  • The temple is known for its peaceful atmosphere, devotional kirtans, and spiritually uplifting experience.

📍 Location

  • Located in Nandgaon (Nandgram), around 50 km from Mathura and 22–25 km from Barsana.

  • It is a major pilgrimage site for devotees visiting Mathura–Vrindavan–Barsana–Nandgaon.

✨ Why Visit Nandraya Temple?

  • To experience the divine childhood home of Lord Krishna

  • To feel the pure parental love of Nanda Baba and Yashoda Maiya

  • Peaceful environment ideal for meditation and devotion

  • Rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Braj

🧭 Nearby Attractions

  • Yashoda Kund

  • Nandgaon Village

  • Vrinda Kund

  • Barsana (Radha Rani Temple & other Leela sthals)