Made by Shyam Kumari (Ulao estate) in 1857, Radheshyam temple is situated 5 km west of Begusarai town on National Highway 31 at a place called Ulao. This temple is more than a century old. It is embellished with exquisite murals of rich Rajasthani Shekhawati Art of painting. This temple attracts maximum number of devotees from all over India. They are seen chanting the devotional numbers dedicated to Lord Krishna.
About The Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha. The idols of both Radha and Krishna are exquisitely decorated. This site had been beautifully built several years back.
The temple is a superb example of Indo-Western architecture. The main temple is based on the platform 1 m high. An open ground of 34 m x 27 m is in the middle of the entrance and the main temple. A superb piece of painting of size 28m x 18m x 20m can be seen on the walls. A brief writing in Devanagari script is also painted to narrate the stories.
It seems to narrate some classical stories of the region. Theme-narrating the mythological stories of Ramayan, Mahabharat, Swarg- Narak and decoration of flower & fruits are beautifully painted on the inside wall of the Temple.
Type of materials
Plastered inner walls of the temple, ceiling is also decorated.
Color
Multi-color, yellow, green, blue and dark, red dominating.
Advance stage of decay can be seen every where.
Radhe Shyam Temple of Begusarai attracts maximum number of devotees from not just Bihar but from all over India. People visiting the temple are seen chanting the devotional numbers dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
Fame Freedom from diseases Wealth Courage Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects Relief from bondage
How to Reach
Airport
The nearest airport is in Gaya.
Railways
Barauni is the nearest railhead.
Road
Buses are available at regular intervals for the convenience of people.
Temple Address
Radhe Shyam Temple, Ulaw Rd, Ulao, Begusarai District, Bihar, India, Pin code – 851134.
