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Radharani Darshan in Vidisha Now Next Year; Devotees Emotional as Temple Gates Close.
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News18•21-09-2026, 17:04
Radharani Darshan in Vidisha Now Next Year; Devotees Emotional as Temple Gates Close.
- •Radha Ashtami celebrated with great devotion at the ancient Radharani temple in Radhika Kunj, Vidisha.
- •Devotees became emotional as temple gates closed at midnight, marking the end of darshan until next year's Radha Ashtami.
- •The grand Radharani temple in Vidisha opens only one day a year for public darshan.
- •The 338-year-old temple has a history of protecting Radha ji's treasures brought from Vrindavan during Mughal invasions.
- •A tradition of secret worship, started during the Mughal era, continues, with public darshan limited to only one day annually.
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The grand Radharani temple in Vidisha opens its gates to the public for only one day a year on Radha Ashtami, after which it remains closed for a full year.
The temple holds a 338-year-old history where members of the Swami family brought Radha ji's idol and treasures from Vrindavan to Vidisha to protect them during Mughal invasions.
Due to the fear of Mughal invasions in the past, public worship was avoided, and the temple gates were kept open for common devotees solely on Radha Ashtami while secret worship continued the rest of the year.
