Shri Ladli Ji Temple (Shri Radha Rani Temple / Laadli Ji Temple)

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Overview

Shri Ladli Ji Temple, also known as Shri Radha Rani Temple or Laadli Ji Temple, is one of the most revered temples dedicated to Srimati Radharani in Barsana. Believed to be her birthplace and childhood home (palace of King Vrishabhanu), the temple is situated atop Bhanugarh Hill. Originally established thousands of years ago by Vajranabh (Krishna’s great-grandson), it was rediscovered and rebuilt in the 16th–17th century. The temple is unique as Radha Rani is worshipped as the central deity (Laadli Ji – beloved daughter), with Krishna seen as pleasing her. The architecture features beautiful carvings and a grand hilltop presence. Devotees climb stairs to reach the sanctum for darshan of the beautifully adorned Radha-Krishna deities. The temple is especially vibrant during Radhashtami and the famous Lathmar Holi, where women playfully hit men with sticks. It offers a deeply devotional experience focused on Radha’s supremacy and divine love in the sacred Braj region.