Lord Krishna Temple is situated at Brahmpur Guru Aribam Leikai, on the banks of the
Imphal River, in
Imphal. Patronized by king Charairongba, it was built in 1704 AD.
This beautiful temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Idols of Krishna that shows the events from his child hood to adult stage are seen inside the temple. It is considered to be a best example for artistic antiquity of idol deities.
The temple is made of bricks and given a thick cement coating from outside. The pedestal is raised in three layers of bricks. The dome of the temple is decked out with the floral motifs. Above the floral motifs it is shaped in to a short neck to rest the circular crown, which further carries two Kalasas placed one above the other.
Imphal is about 215 km from Dimapur, which holds the nearest railhead, Dimapur Railway Station.
