Nidhivan is a sacred temple of Bankey bihari which is situated at Vrindavan. The major part of the temple is surrounded with huge bushy forests. The temple derives its name from Nidhi meaning Treasure and van meaning forest.
An amazing part of the forest is that all trees and hollow here and have their branches twisted downwards. Also the land at the temple is really dry - still the trees remain green all throughout the year.
It is said that these trees are in fact ‘Gopis’. After nightfall, they perform maharasleela with Shree Krishna and Radha Rani. Those with wholesome devotion feel something amazing and attractive in this place. From all over the world, devotees come here to worship the unique form of god.
There is also an abundance of monkeys and chirping birds in Nidhivan. All the priests and devotees chants mantras in this place and makes the surrounding pure and religious.
There is also a small well inside the area. It is believed that one while performing raas-leela; radha became thirsty and Krishna built a well with his flute and quenched her thirst.
After the evening aarti, all the windows in front of Nidhivan gets closed till the morning.
It is believed that after nightfall, Shri Krishna himself comes here and performs ‘Maha-raasleela’. Many locals have claimed to have heard the sound of "ghungroos" at night. It is said that all the trees around the are light up at night to welcome the Gods. Night stay at Bankey Bihari temple is restricted after sunset. Those who have stayed back have either been found dead or have lost their minds.
After the evening puja; some beautifying items like a saree, some laddus, bangles, paan leaves, kalash jal etc are kept and the temple is locked. In the morning, as the temple gate opens everything is found scattered, sweets are tasted and the paan leaves are chewed. It is believed that after raas leela; Shree Krishna and radha rani comes there for rest. It is said that it is the love and devotion of the people of Vrindavan that forces Krishna to come there every night.
There is another story of the rock found in the garden. Once, a young Krishna and his friends were playing hide and seek in forest and the Lord hid behind the mountain.
It is said that by hearing the sweet flute of Shree Krishna, the large mountain got melted into a rock piece. In the present date, the foot prints of Bal Krishna and his calf can be seen on the mountain.
Krishnamachari Santhanam
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