Shri Gopinath Temple
Bishnupur, Manipur · Lord Krishna (Gopinath) · Krishna Circuit
Manipur Tourism lists this as the state’s second largest temple, with major Holi, Janmashtami, and Durga Puja observances.
About 35 km from Imphal in Bishnupur district, Shri Gopinath Temple is described by Manipur Tourism as the second largest temple in the state — a white monumental shrine drawing more than ten lakh devotees annually. The official Culture and Heritage listing highlights grand celebrations of Holi, Diwali, Janmashtami, and Durga Puja, and the site sits on the Swadesh Darshan spiritual circuit with Govindajee, Bijoy Govindaji, Kaina, and Bungshibudon.
History
Imphal East district’s Govindajee tourism page documents the 2016–2017 Swadesh Darshan Development of Spiritual Circuit in Manipur covering Shri Gopinath together with Govindajee, Bijoy Govindaji, Bungshibodon, and Kaina.
State tourism contrasts the hill-town Vishnu monument at Lamangdong with this large active Krishna temple, positioning Gopinath as a living pilgrimage centre for the Bishnupur valley.
Good to know
Second largest temple in Manipur per state tourism
Holi, Diwali, Janmashtami, and Durga Puja celebrations highlighted officially
On the documented Swadesh Darshan spiritual circuit
Getting there
Nearest airport: Imphal (~35 km per Manipur Tourism). Nearest railhead: Jiribam. Bishnupur district on the Tiddim Road / NH-150 belt.
Best time to visit: Oct – Mar