Dedicated to Bhagvan Sri Krishna, Shahji Temple Shahji Temple
as it was built in 1876 by two wealthy jewelers from Lucknow named Shah Kundan Lal and Shah Fundan
Lal.
The main murti worshipped in the temple is that of Radha and
Krishna . The murtis the main sanctum sanctorum
are too small and therefore they are popularly known as Chote Radha Raman.
There is also a murti of Goddess Ganga in the shrine.
The temple is famous for its exquisite and beautiful
architecture. The entire temple is made of Italian marble. There are 12 pillars
made of white marble in the temple.
The faces of the two brothers who built the temple are
engraved on the floor. This is because the two brothers believed the entire
Brij Bhoomi to be a temple. They wanted their faces to be covered with the holy
sand when devotees invariably stepped on them.
There is a room in the temple complex which is opened to
public only twice a year. The ceilings and walls have many paintings. It also
has 15 Belgian Chandeliers and three fountains.