Braj Vrindavan Devalaya Samiti Submits Memorandum to ASI Seeking Better Conservation of Ancient Yugal Kishor Temple
Vrindavan Today | Bureau Report
31st July, 2026, Vrindavan: A delegation of the Braj Vrindavan Devalaya Samiti met Dr. Smita S. Kumar, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India (Agra Circle), and submitted a memorandum urging immediate measures for the conservation and proper maintenance of the historic Shri Yugal Kishor Temple in Vrindavan.
The memorandum stated that although the Yugal Kishor Temple at Keshi Ghat is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), it continues to suffer from inadequate maintenance and public accessibility. The delegation pointed out that the temple’s main entrance remains closed for most of the day, preventing devotees, pilgrims, tourists, and researchers from visiting one of Vrindavan’s most significant heritage monuments. The Samiti requested that the temple be opened to the public for at least four fixed hours every day.
The delegation also called for regular cleaning and upkeep of the temple premises and its surroundings. According to the memorandum, the lack of routine maintenance has led to unhygienic conditions that diminish the dignity and historical character of the protected monument. The ASI was requested to ensure systematic maintenance and sanitation through appropriate administrative measures.
Another key demand was the early implementation of Heritage Bye-laws around the Yugal Kishor Temple. The Samiti emphasized that notified heritage regulations are essential to prevent unplanned construction, encroachments, and other activities that could adversely affect the temple’s historic setting. It noted that such measures would provide long-term protection to the monument’s architectural, cultural, and historical significance.
The delegation described Shri Yugal Kishor Temple as one of Braj’s most important cultural and religious landmarks, stressing that its preservation, proper management, and historical identity deserve the highest priority from the Archaeological Survey of India and all concerned authorities.
The memorandum was submitted by a delegation comprising Rajat Goswami, Gopesh Goswami, Dev Goswami, Deepak Goswami, and Jagannath Poddar.
