Banke Bihari Temple: On Saturday, on the occasion of Dhanteras, the treasury room was opened in the famous Banke Bihari temple of Vrindavan after 54 years. During this time, heavy police force was also present along with the devotees in the temple premises. Amazing enthusiasm was seen among the devotees and local people regarding the opening of the treasury room.

Even before the treasure room was opened in Banke Bihari Temple after 54 years, the discussion intensified among the people as to what treasure is hidden behind the closed door. Let us tell you what was found in this room of Banke Bihari Temple after the doors were opened?

What was found in the treasure room?

While talking to the media, the service personnel present in the temple told that the treasury room, right next to the sanctum sanctorum of Banke Bihari, was closed years ago for security reasons.

In this room, Thakur ji’s daily use items like utensils, pots, clothes, jewelery and bathing materials etc. were kept.

What did the temple service employee say?

Thakur ji’s small gold and silver jewelery was deposited in State Bank Mathura. When the lock of the treasury room was broken, the room was filled with water. A lot of mud had accumulated inside the room, rats were also seen inside.

Apart from this, when cleaning was done, no valuable items were found in the investigation.

Thakur ji’s service items found in the room

The employees serving in the temple further told that, if any kind of valuable item is taken out from this room of the temple, then it will be used in the service and worship of Thakur ji.

Apart from this, he also told that there was always no such treasure in the temple, which was collected by the kings.

Most of the material is related to the service and worship of Thakur ji. The temple administration also said that all safety standards will be followed while removing or arranging any kind of item. After almost half a century, both curiosity and excitement were seen among the people regarding this treasure room.

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The situation of Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh is again in the center of discussion. In fact, this time politics has started after the temple treasury was opened after 54 years. Taking aim at this, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said that this is unfortunate. Taking a jibe at the post on the social media handle, he said that so much greed is not good.

Today also on Sunday, the basement of Banke Bihari Temple will be opened to examine the treasure. The investigation will continue for approximately five hours.

Akhilesh Yadav’s post

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav targeted the Yogi government. Posting on X, he wrote, “A tax-bound request to the BJP government… at least leave the treasures of the temples. Even this much greed is not good. Unfortunate!” On the pretext of temple treasury, Akhilesh Yadav is doubting the intentions of BJP and the government. Anyway, the local people are opposing the Banke Bihari Corridor. Which has also been supported by Akhilesh Yadav.

The basement is opening on the orders of the Supreme Court

Let us tell you that this action has started from Saturday 18th October on the orders of the Supreme Court to investigate the basement and treasury of the temple. According to Mathura Circle Officer Sandeep Singh, there is a possibility of valuable and historical items in the treasure. Videography of the entire action is being done. Fire and ASI teams are also involved in this. This is the first time that the treasury of the temple has been opened publicly.

Survey will be held in the basement for five hours on Sunday

The basement will also be open on Sunday to examine the treasure. In which the teams will check the goods kept in it for more than five hours. For which special arrangements have been made for security. No problem has been reported yet.

Let us tell you that thousands of people visit Banke Bihari temple every day and this number increases during festivals.

The long discussion about the time of visiting the world famous Thakur Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan in Mathura finally ended with consent. Today, the final decision has been taken in the fifth meeting of the High Level Management Committee. Tomorrow i.e. from 30 September 2025, a big change will be applicable in the visit time of the temple. Thakur Banke Bihari Maharaj will now give his divine darshan to the devotees for about 2 hours 45 minutes longer than his old times.

The chairman of the High Power Committee and the four members of Goswami Samaj, who are in the committee, have given their consent in writing. The committee has instructed the temple management to strictly follow the orders, so that the devotees can get an opportunity for smooth and safe darshan. This decision has come just before the Navami of Navratri, when lakhs of devotees in Vrindavan will flock to the Navratri worship of Maa Durga and the darshan of Thakur ji. Earlier, devotees had to face long queues due to limited darshan time, but now this change has been made keeping in mind the convenience of devotees.
Service in the morning

Sevayat enters the private temple- 06.00 AM
Darshan opening time- 07-00 AM
Shringar Aarti- 07-10 am
Curtain closed by splashing- 07-15 am
Rajbhog service starts- 07-15 am
Time to begin Rajbhog Aarti- 12-25 PM
Time to close the curtain by splashing- 12-30 PM
Service out of the private temple- 01-30 PM

Service in the evening

Savayat enters the private temple- 03-15 PM
Darshan opening time- 04-15 PM
Sleeping Aarti Time to Start- 09-25 PM
Time to close the curtain by splashing- 09-30 PM
Service out of the private temple- 10-30 PM
Now by changing the time of the temple, devotees will get extra time for darshan, especially when the crowd is at its peak in the evening hours. Thakur Banke Bihari Temple is the spiritual heritage of Vrindavan, where Kanha ji of the child form appeared with devotion to Swami Haridas ji is seated. According to the unique tradition of the temple, there is a tableau darshan, in which the curtain opens every 10-15 minutes.