Vrindavan

The Holy soil where Lord Krishna played the flute sporting with the Gopis. where Radhika pined for her Lover. Such is Vrindavan. About 15 kms from Mathura, Vrindavan has about 4,000 temples, innumerable ghats & is connected by rail & road.

What to See

Govind Dev Temple
Built by Raja Man Singh of Jaipur in 1590, the temple is a testimony of the architectural splendour of medieval India.

Rangaji Temple
Vrindavan's longest temple, it was constructed in 1851 by Seth Govind Das Radha Krishna at a cost of Rs. 4.5 million.

Madan Mohan Temple
Situated near Kali Ghat, it is believed to have been built by Kapur Ram Das of Multan

Gokul

It was in Yashoda Maiya's home at Kokul that Nand Gopal was sheltered in secrecy to escape the wrath of the tyrant Kansa. Thronged by Pilgrims, particualrly during Janmashtami & Annakut festivals.The Trinvat Mela is held on the fourth day of the dark half on Kartik month.

Gokul is also associated with Saint Vallabhacharya who lived here for many years. The most important temple is that of Gokul Nath ji. Located 16 kms south east of Mathura & connected by metalled road, Gokul is on the bank of river Yamuna.

Mahavan

On the left bank of Yamuna & 18 kms from Mathura, Mahavan is believed to have cradled Lord Krishna. Shrines of interest include the temple dedicated to Mathura Nath ji. ' Assi Khambha ' ( eighty pillars ) depicts contemporary Buddhist art & sculpture.

Baldev

20 kms from Mathura, the town is named after the elder brother of Lord Krishna. A temple dedicated to Baldev stands in the centre of the town. two annual melas attracts thousands of pilgrims.

Goverdhan

26 kms from Mathura along the road to deeg. In Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna is said to have held aloft Giriraj on his finger for 7 days & nights to protect the people of Braj from the wrath of Indra who sent down thunder & rain.

On the summit stands a temple built by Vallabhacharya in 1520 A.D. Goverdhan is dotted by several temples & a large tank known as Mansi Ganga, purported to have been rebuilt by Raja Man Singh during the region of Emperor Akbar.

Nandgaon

The house of Lord Krishna's foster father Nand, in whose memory stands a spacious temple, probably built by Rup Singh in the 19 th century. A little beyond is Pan Sarovar, one of the four most celebrated lakes in Braj. As cowherd, Lord Krishna used to herd his cows for watreing here.

Barsana

The birthplace of Radha, Barsana was originally known as Brahmasarin. The four prominent hill peaks, symbolic of four faced divinity, are adorned by temples in reverance of Ladliji ( Radha ), meaning the beloved. Situated 21 kms to the north of Goverdhan.

A great watre tank, Prem Sarovar, is mythologically attributed to have been the first meeting place of Radha & Krishna.