Prem Mandir of Vrindavan
A horrific road accident occurred on the Yamuna Express in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday morning. The dump truck that was going at full speed collided heavily with two cars. Dr. Vishakha Tripathi, the eldest daughter of Vrindavan saint and Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj, died in this accident, while the two younger daughters of Kripalu Ji Maharaj were also seriously injured and have been admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Delhi. This accident occurred near Dankaur, Greater Noida.
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishad has confirmed the accident. Vishakha Tripathi, 75, along with her sister Shyama Tripathi, Krishna Tripathi and five others had left Vrindavan for Delhi on Sunday morning in two cars. Meanwhile, a tipper heavily hit both cars in Dankaur, Noida. Vishakha Tripathi died in the accident. Dr. Vishakha Tripathi was the president of Prem Mandir of Vrindavan.
Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj died in an accident
Vishakha Tripathi’s father Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj also died in an accident. In the year 2013, Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj fell from the roof of Mangarh Ashram in Pratapgarh and was injured. He was immediately admitted to the hospital. He fell into a coma due to a brain hemorrhage. He died in hospital on November 15, 2013 at the age of 91.
Prem Mandir took 11 years to build
Kripalu Ji Maharaj had built Prem Mandir in Vrindavan. It is said of him that he never made any disciples, but he has millions of followers. The Prem Mandir temple is dedicated to Shri Krishna, Radha and Ram-Sita. The construction of the temple began in January 2001 and was completed in 11 years. This temple was inaugurated on February 17, 2012.
Prem Mandir is spread over 54 acres
It is said that approximately Rs 100 crore was spent on the construction of the Prem Mandir. Italian Carrara marble has been used. The temple is spread over 54 acres. There are fountains within the temple complex. Apart from this, Govardhan Leela’s paintings of Krishna, Kaliya Nag Daman Leela and other gods and goddesses are also displayed. There are 94 pillars in the temple, on which various activities of Lord Shri Krishna are shown.
