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Pagal Baba Temple

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Pagal Baba Temple

A Vrindavan temple dedicated to the saint known as Pagal Baba, the Mad Saint

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 2 sources2 min read

Getting there

  • By air

    Agra Airport (AGR) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi are both listed as nearest airports.

  • By train

    Mathura Junction railway station (MTJ) is the nearest station listed.

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Why devotees come here

Pagal Baba Temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to a saint known as Pagal Baba, the Mad Saint. Legend says the temple takes its name from him, a wandering ascetic whose background is obscure.

Legend says the temple takes its name from Pagal Baba, a wandering ascetic known as the Mad Saint. His real name and background remain obscure. The temple is dedicated to him. A government tourism listing places it in the heart of Mathura city, near the city's bazaars.

The temple was established after the saint's fame spread, when devotees built it in his honour. It is among the temples listed for Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Worship follows a daily pattern, from morning prayers to an evening aarti with lamps, and visitors can watch these rituals. The temple is open in the morning and again in the evening, with a break in the afternoon. Vishram Ghat, a sacred bathing ghat on the Yamuna River, is near the temple.

Tips for your visit

  • You can bring offerings such as flowers, incense and sweets.
  • Krishna Janmabhoomi, believed to be the birthplace of Krishna, is a short distance away.

Darshan at home

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Questions people ask

Who was Pagal Baba?

He is known as the Mad Saint. Legend says he was a wandering ascetic whose real name and background are not known, and that the temple is named after him. Devotees established it in his honour after his fame spread.

What happens at the temple?

Worship runs from morning prayers to an evening aarti with lamps, and visitors can watch these rituals.

Is the temple open at midday?

No. The temple closes from 11:30 AM to 3 PM in summer and from 12 noon to 3:30 PM in winter, so plan the visit for the morning or the evening.

Where is Pagal Baba Temple?

It is in Uttar Pradesh. A government tourism listing places it in the heart of Mathura city, and it is also listed among the temples of Vrindavan.

How do I reach Pagal Baba Temple?

Mathura Junction (MTJ) is the nearest station listed. The nearest airports listed are Agra Airport (AGR) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Pagal Baba Temple, Incredible India incredibleindia.gov.in
  2. Vrindavan, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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