Nand

Nand

• Nand was the leader of “Gopa” (herdsmen) living near Mathura or Madhupuri and in Gokul and Nand Gaon.
• His wife, Yashoda, raised Krishna.
• Krishna spent his childhood in his home.
• Nand was twice caught while bathing in Yamuna, once by Varuna’s men and another time by a python. Krishna saved him both the times.
• Sati was born as his daughter as Mahamaya who slipped from Kansa’s hand when he was throwing her.
• Nand celebrated a festival for Indra. Krishna stopped this festival and started 'Annakut' festival in the Kartik month.