The Divine Wedding of Shri Radha and Krishna was solemnized at Bhandirvan
2025.02.28 (Vrindavan Today News): In the devotional world, the eternal love of Radha and Krishna holds a place of unparalleled significance. While their divine relationship is often celebrated in poetry, art, and devotion, few are aware of the sacred wedding that binds them eternally. According to ancient scriptures, Lord Brahma himself officiated their celestial union at Bhandirvan, near Maant, on the tithi of Phulera Dooj (Shukla Paksha Dwitia) in the month of Phalgun. This sacred event, detailed in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana and Garga Samhita, has bestowed immense religious importance on Phulera Dooj, making it an auspicious occasion for Hindu weddings.
The Wedding as Described in Scriptures
The Brahma Vaivarta Purana (Krishna Janma Khanda) and Garga Samhita provide intricate details of this divine event. The story unfolds in Bhandirvan, one of the twelve sacred forests of Braj, where young Krishna once accompanied Nanda Baba while herding cows. Suddenly, a fierce storm engulfed the region, followed by heavy rainfall. Alarmed, Nanda Baba urged Krishna to calm the storm, and as soon as Krishna did so, Radha appeared before them.
In a mystical turn of events, Shri Radha lifted Shri Krishna from Nanda Baba’s lap, and at that very moment, Krishna transformed into a young man, equal in stature to Shri Radha. Witnessing this divine phenomenon, Lord Brahma descended from the heavens and humbly requested Shri Radha and Shri Krishna to accept him as the officiating priest for their wedding. With their divine consent, Lord Brahma performed the sacred rituals, solemnizing their marriage in accordance with Vedic traditions.
Once the wedding was complete, Brahma departed, and in another mystical transformation, Shri Krishna returned to his infant form. This celestial event remains one of the most profound spiritual mysteries, signifying the eternal bond between the divine lovers.
The Significance of Phulera Dooj in Hindu Weddings
Phulera Dooj, celebrated annually in the month of Phalgun, is deeply associated with the marriage of Shri Radha and Krishna. Recognized as an Abujh Muhurat (a day free from astrological constraints), this day is considered highly auspicious for weddings in Hindu tradition. Unlike other wedding dates that require elaborate astrological calculations, Phulera Dooj is universally accepted as a sacred time for marital unions, echoing the celestial wedding that took place at Bhandirvan.
Even today, devotees gather in large numbers at Bhandirvan to perform Radha-Krishna wedding rituals as a sacred vow. While such ceremonies occur throughout the year, Phulera Dooj holds unparalleled spiritual importance.
The Iconic Bhandir Bihari Temple and Its Divine Murti
A visit to Bhandirvan is incomplete without witnessing the Bhandir Bihari Temple, where an extraordinary of deity of Shri Radha-Krishna stands as a testimony to their divine wedding. The murti (deity) depicts Shri Krishna filling Radha’s parting with sindoor (vermillion), symbolizing their sacred bond. Since Krishna was still a child at the time of the wedding, he stood on his toes to reach Radha’s forehead—a posture captured in the temple’s enchanting idol.
For devotees, the temple serves as a living testament to the divine union, where faith and devotion converge in timeless reverence.
The wedding of Shri Radha and Krishna at Bhandirvan is not merely a mythological tale but a spiritual truth embedded in the hearts of millions. This sacred event continues to inspire devotees, poets, and scholars, reinforcing the eternal essence of divine love and devotion. With the tradition of Phulera Dooj weddings thriving even today, the celestial marriage of Shri Radha and Krishna remains an enduring symbol of spiritual unity and eternal love.
As the festival approaches, thousands will once again gather at Bhandirvan to celebrate this timeless bond, reaffirming their faith in the mystical and divine love of Radha and Krishna.
