Brijdham Mathura is world famous for its religious and cultural heritage. Here the tradition of devotion to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani is centuries old. But there is a unique temple in Mathura that brings very attractive and amazing experience for devotees. This temple is known for a statue of Lord Krishna, in which half the form of God is depicted as Radha and half as Krishna.
Ardh Radha-Old Krishna’s unique statue
The most special thing about this temple is that half of the single statue of God is taking the form of Radha Rani, while the other half is of Lord Krishna. Radha in this idol has a Murali (flute) of Lord Krishna in his hands, a center of special attraction for devotees. Seeing this unique idol, devotees get deeply emotional.
According to the temple’s service and priest Gaurang Sharma, the temple is hundreds of years old and is locally known as ‘Albeli Sarkar’. The reason for this is the statue of Radha Rani in which she appears to be playing the lady. Devotees believe that the wishes of the devotees who come here are fulfilled. On fulfilling the wishes, devotees come here and offer flies to God and show their reverence.
Historical and spiritual importance of the temple
The ‘Albeli Sarkar’ temple is located near the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi of Mathura. This place is not only a place of worship, but also a symbol of love and devotion. In this unique form of God, the unity and divine love of Radha and Krishna is revealed. It shows that where Krishna is there, Radha also has the abode. A large number of devotees visit the temple every day to visit, which shows the holyness and importance of this place.
Gaurang Sharma says that this temple is not only the center of devotion, but also gives the message of unity and love. The devotees come here and experience spiritual peace and wish to fulfill their wishes.
Unique confluence of love and devotion
The saga of love of Lord Krishna and Radha has been alive in Indian culture and literature for centuries. The idol of this temple shows this love directly. This semi-Radha-ignorant Krishna form gives the message of love, beauty and unity to the devotees. The devotion and reverence here purifies the minds and souls of the devotees. Devotees visiting this unique temple of Mathura not only worship God, but also feel that divine form of love and devotion, which makes his soul cheerful.
This ‘Albeli Sarkar’ temple of Mathura presents a wonderful confluence of love and devotion of Lord Krishna and Radha. Where in half the statue, Radha is seated in half and Krishna is seated, that temple is the center of special faith and love for devotees. For hundreds of years this temple has not only been a religious place, but also gives an invaluable message of love and spirituality. If you go on a visit to Mathura, then you must visit this unique temple and feel this divine love.
