Visit
Visit Unchagaon
Unchagaon is about a mile west of Barsana, where Lalita Sakhi lived and played. Here are Narayan Bhatt Ji’s samadhi and the Brajacharya Peeth he founded.
What to see
Narayan Bhatt Ji’s samadhi
His jayanti is kept here; in 2025 the samadhi was dressed in a phool bangla for the maha aarti.
Source: History Pandit, Braj Breaking, 2025The Dauji temple
Beside the samadhi, the temple of Baldev ji and Revati ji, whom he served in person. His Ladle Thakur sits here.
Source: ISKCON (Unchagaon), History Pandit, Braj Breaking, 2025Lalita ji’s temple
The Lalita Krishna temple on the hill, with a small deity of Lalita ji beside Radha Krishna.
Source: ISKCON (Unchagaon)Sakhi Giri and the Phisalini Shila
Sakhi Giri hill is held to be where sakhis such as Lalita, Vishakha, Champaklata and Chitra played. On it is a stone slide, the Phisalini Shila, where Krishna and the gopis are said to have thrown colours at Holi.
Source: ISKCON (Unchagaon)
Getting there
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Barsana to Unchagaon | about a mile | e-rickshaw, auto or on foot |
| Mathura Junction to Barsana | about 42 km | about 1 hour |
| Delhi to Barsana, via Kosi Kalan | about 130 km | 3 to 3.5 hours |
| Agra to Barsana | about 100 km | 2 to 2.5 hours |
Distances and times are rough road estimates. The nearest stations are Mathura Junction and Kosi Kalan; the airports are Delhi and Agra.
Darshan times
Darshan times for the samadhi and the temples will be added here soon. They change on festival days, so ask before you come.
Keep in mind
- Dress modestly, and leave your shoes outside the temples.
- Do not photograph the sanctum or the deities without permission.
- Keep your phone quiet, and follow the sevaks.
- There is no VIP darshan here; do not pay anyone for one.
When to come
The three days that matter most to his line. The jayanti date may change here once the peeth confirms it.
- Narasimha Chaturdashi, his jayanti 18 May 2027
- Radhashtami 8 Sep 2027
- Vaman Dwadashi 12 Sep 2027