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Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

Prem Mandir is a Hindu temple in Mathura, Vrindavan, India. It is maintained by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishad, an international non-profit, educational, spiritual, charitable trust.

The complex is on 54 acres of land on the outskirts of Vrindavan, and is dedicated to Lord Radha Krishna and Sita Rama. The temple structure was established by the fifth Jagadguru, Kripalu Maharaj. Figures of Sri Krishna and his followers cover the main temple, depicting important events surrounding the Lord's existence.

Construction began in January 2001 and the inauguration ceremony took place from February 15 to February 17, 2012. The temple was opened to the public on February 17. The cost was Rs 150 crore ($23 million). The presiding deities are Sri Radha Govinda (Radha Krishna) and Sri Sita Ram. A 73,000 sq ft, pillar-less, dome-shaped satsang hall is being built next to the Prem Mandir, which will accommodate 25,000 people at a time.