॥ जय श्री कृष्ण ॥

श्री गोपाल कृष्ण मंदिरShree Gopal Krishna Mandir

Within the Dharamshala premises · Near Ramkund, Panchavati, Nashik

Darshan of Shree Gopal Krishna holding the flute, adorned in violet and gold with a peacock-feather crown, surrounded by flowers

The Mandirमंदिर परिचय

A quiet sanctum in Panchavati

Shree Gopal Krishna Mandir is located within the Dharamshala premises. Its carved entrance doors — depicting Shri Krishna with his flute beside a graceful peacock — welcome devotees and guests alike.

Inside, the mandir sits at the end of a sunlit courtyard beneath a coloured-glass skylight, surrounded by wooden galleries, hanging bells and devotional artwork. It is a quiet place to pause, offer prayers and begin or end the day with Shri Krishna's darshan.

Guests staying at the Dharamshala can visit the mandir without stepping outside the premises.

Set in Panchavati near Ramkund — the sacred land of Shri Ram's vanvas on the banks of the Godavari — the mandir makes every stay here a quiet pilgrimage.

कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने।प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः॥
— श्रीमद्भागवत महापुराणवसुदेवनन्दन, हरि, परमात्मा श्रीकृष्ण को — जो शरणागतों के क्लेश हरते हैं — उन गोविन्द को बारम्बार नमस्कार।Salutations again and again to Śrī Kṛṣṇa — son of Vasudeva, Hari, the Supreme Self — Govinda, who removes the sorrows of all who bow to Him.

Shringar Darshanशृंगार दर्शन

Behold Murli Manohar

Adorned in violet and gold, crowned with peacock feathers and surrounded by flowers — the beloved Gopal, flute in hand.

वेणुधारी श्री गोपाल कृष्णVenu-dhari Shree Gopal Krishna
Carved entrance doors of Shree Gopal Krishna Mandir depicting Shri Krishna with a flute and a peacock

Temple Entranceमंदिर द्वार

Shri Krishna's flute, the peacock's grace

The mandir's cream entrance doors are carved with Shri Krishna playing the flute on one side and a peacock with sweeping feathers on the other — beneath hanging brass bells and the sign श्री गोपाल कृष्ण मंदिर.

Within, a sunlit courtyard beneath a coloured-glass skylight leads to the sanctum under the words Jai Shri Krishna, framed by wooden galleries and devotional paintings.

Inner courtyard with a coloured-glass skylight, wooden galleries and Shree Gopal Krishna Mandir at the far end
Coloured-glass skylight above the courtyard framed by carved wooden galleries and hanging bells

Utsavउत्सव

When the courtyard celebrates

On festivals the mandir is dressed in torans, marigolds and lights, and devotees gather in the courtyard for darshan, bhajan and aarti.

Shree Gopal Krishna Mandir decorated for an utsav beneath the Jai Shri Krishna sign
उत्सव शृंगार The mandir dressed for utsav
Devotees gathered in the festively lit courtyard leading to the mandir
भक्त समागम Devotees in the courtyard

Sacred Gatheringsधार्मिक आयोजन

Bhagwat Saptah, katha & satsang

The premises can host religious programmes in the presence of Shree Gopal Krishna — with rooms for visiting families under the same roof.

  • श्रीमद्भागवत कथा सप्ताह

    Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Saptah

    Seven days of Bhagwat Katha — the leelas of Shri Krishna recited in the presence of Shree Gopal Krishna.

  • रामकथा व रामायण पाठ

    Ram Katha & Ramayan Path

    Katha and path of the Ramayan and Ramcharitmanas, in Panchavati where Shri Ram once dwelt.

  • गीता पाठ व प्रवचन

    Gita Path & Pravachan

    Recitation and discourse on the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, individually or in groups.

  • भजन संध्या व कीर्तन

    Bhajan Sandhya & Kirtan

    Evenings of bhajan, kirtan and naam-sankirtan with family and fellow devotees.

  • सत्यनारायण कथा व पूजा

    Satyanarayan Katha & Pooja

    Family poojas and kathas for auspicious occasions and new beginnings.

  • सुंदरकांड व हनुमान चालीसा पाठ

    Sundarkand & Hanuman Chalisa Path

    Collective path of Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa for strength and blessings.

  • सत्संग व नाम जप

    Satsang & Naam Jap

    Satsang gatherings, naam jap and dhyan in a calm, devotional setting.

  • उत्सव व पर्व

    Utsav & Festival Celebrations

    Janmashtami, Radhashtami, Annakut and other festivals celebrated with devotion.

निगमकल्पतरोर्गलितं फलं शुकमुखादमृतद्रवसंयुतम्।पिबत भागवतं रसमालयं मुहुरहो रसिका भुवि भावुकाः॥
— श्रीमद्भागवत १.१.३

Visitor Informationदर्शनार्थी जानकारी

Darshan & Aarti

Official timings will be published here by the mandir.

Darshan Timings

दर्शन समय

Same as the Dharamshala — until 10:00 PM

Aarti Timings

आरती समय

Morning 7:00 AM · Evening 7:00 PM

Special Events

विशेष आयोजन

Bhagwat Saptah, katha & utsav — enquire for dates

Staying with us? The main gate closes at 10:00 PM — please plan evening visits accordingly.

Devotional Atmosphereभक्तिमय वातावरण

Temple Etiquetteमंदिर मर्यादा

With respect & devotion

  1. Footwear

    Please remove footwear before entering the mandir.

  2. Silence

    Kindly maintain silence and a calm atmosphere for fellow devotees.

  3. Modest attire

    Visitors are requested to dress modestly and respectfully.

  4. Photography

    Please be mindful while taking photographs. Add official photography policy (to be updated)

  5. Offerings

    Please follow the guidance of the mandir for flowers and offerings. Add details if any (to be updated)

  6. Cleanliness

    Help us keep the mandir and courtyard clean for everyone.

पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति।तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मनः॥
— श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ९.२६जो भक्त प्रेम से मुझे पत्र, पुष्प, फल या जल अर्पित करता है, उस शुद्ध हृदय वाले भक्त की वह भक्तिपूर्वक दी गई भेंट मैं स्वीकार करता हूँ।Whoever offers Me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water — that loving offering of a pure heart, I accept.

Tirth Darshanपंचवटी तीर्थ दर्शन

Around Ramkund, Panchavati

Complete your darshan at the sacred places of Panchavati, just around the Dharamshala.

  • रामकुंड

    Ramkund

    The most sacred ghat on the Godavari, where Shri Ram is believed to have bathed; the heart of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

    In Panchavati Map
  • श्री कालाराम मंदिर

    Shri Kalaram Mandir

    Historic temple of Shri Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshman, famed for its idols of black stone.

    In Panchavati Map
  • कपालेश्वर महादेव मंदिर

    Kapaleshwar Mahadev Mandir

    Ancient temple of Bhagwan Shiva on the steps facing Ramkund.

    In Panchavati Map
  • सीता गुफा

    Sita Gufa

    The cave associated with Mata Sita in the Ramayan, beside the five sacred banyan trees of Panchavati.

    In Panchavati Map

एक ऐसा स्थान जहाँ श्रद्धा, परंपरा और आतिथ्य साथ मिलते हैं।