Braj also known as Brij or Brajbhoomi is a region mainly in Uttar Pradesh of India, around Mathura-Vrindavan. Brajati gachchhati iti Brajah– That which moves around is Braj." This is the original understanding of the word Braj. The places where Nand Baba dwelt and moved around with his cows, calves, family and associates are called Braj. ...Read More
Mathura is a holy city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km north of Agra, and 150 km south of Delhi; about twenty kilometers from holy Vrindavan. Mathura is believed to be the third oldest living city of the world, only behind Kashi (Varanasi) and Rome. It is the administrative centre of Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh. ...Read More
Vrindavan is a town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Vrindavan is the site of an ancient forest which is the region where Lord Krishna spent his childhood days. Braj is like the ocean, Mathura like the lotus, and Vrindavan like the nectar-pollen. All the Braj gopis are like flowers, and Gokulchand Krishna is the bumblebee." ...Read More
Govardhan or Goverdhan is a key pilgrimage centre in India and a municipal town; a nagar panchayat; of Uttar Pradesh; a Tehsil, in Mathura district in the India in state of Uttar Pradesh. Govardhan is famous for the Holy Goverdhan Hill. There are many temples in this town namely Shri Haridev ji Temple, Daan-Ghati Temple and Mukharbind Temple. ...Read More
Gokul is a municipality in the Mathura district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 15 km south-east of Mathura. Hindus believe that Lord Krishna spent his childhood in Gokul. Mahavan and Gokul are in fact one and the same place. Nand Baba along with his family members journeyed from Nandgao to Brahadvan, or Mahavan, where they settled down. ...Read More
Baldeo is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mathura district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Baldeo town of Mathura district, which is about a 25 km from Mathura. Mathura to reach here by bus, taxi arrangements etc. According to Hindu mythology, Baldeo is the place where Lord Krishna's elder brother named 'Baldeo' use to rule. ...Read More
Barsana is the pastime place of Shri Krishna's beloved Radhika. Lying at the heart of this village is a multitude of the Divine Couple's sweet and secret amorous pastimes, together with Their transcendental moods and desires. The Vaishnava community reveres Barsana. This venerable land with its lakes, ponds, gardens and forests- such as Gahvaravan, Sankari-khor and other pastime places reminds one of Radha and Krishna's different pastimes. ...Read More
Nandgaon is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It popularly known as the birthplace of Hinduism and India's biggest God Lord Krishna. According to Indian beliefs, Nandgaon was the home of Lord Krishna where he resided from the age of seven to ten along with his Foster father Nanda Baba and mother Yashoda. ...Read More