The city of Vrindavan is filled with hundreds of temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, the most famous of which are the Banke Bihari Temple and the world famous ISKCON Temple. The vibrant surroundings perfectly reflect the playful and charitable nature of Lord Krishna. Located on the banks of river Yamuna, Vrindavan is home to many temples amidst dense forests and lush greenery.
Holi is one of the most famous festivals .
Holi is one of the most famous festivals which is celebrated on a large scale in India. However, the celebration of Holi in Braj is the most famous. Braj is a historical region which covers Mathura, Vrindavan and some surrounding areas. Holi in Braj attracts a large number of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world every year. Banke Bihari Temple celebrates Phool-Wali-Holi (Holi with flowers). As the name suggests, it is played with flowers and not the traditional colours. It is celebrated on Ekadashi before Holi.
Legend of Vrindavan .
About 15 km from Mathura, Vrindavan is a city of countless temples scattered across its landscape. According to legends, Lord Krishna spent his childhood in the city of Vrindavan. It is a major and most loved city by the devotees of Lord Krishna.
Vrindavan has borrowed its name from Vrinda, meaning Tulsi (holy basil) and the city was once called Tulsi-Upavan. Vrindavan is widely known for its extraordinary mentions in scriptures and anecdotes related to Lord Krishna. The city is especially full of widows, so Vrindavan is also a city of widows.
History of VrindavanVrindavan is said to be as old as the Maurya Dynasty which ruled the city from 325 BCE to 184 BCE. During 3000 BCE, Vrindavan was known to be an urbanized trade and commercial settlement. It was rediscovered in 1515 when Saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu set out in search of the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The city was built in 1590. During the last 250 years, the forests and trees in Vrindavan have been subjected to urbanization. The forest has been gradually cleared by apartment developers and only a few patches of the forest remain.
Holi is one of the most famous festivals .
Holi is one of the most famous festivals which is celebrated on a large scale in India. However, the celebration of Holi in Braj is the most famous. Braj is a historical region which covers Mathura, Vrindavan and some surrounding areas. Holi in Braj attracts a large number of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world every year. Banke Bihari Temple celebrates Phool-Wali-Holi (Holi with flowers). As the name suggests, it is played with flowers and not the traditional colours. It is celebrated on Ekadashi before Holi.
Legend of Vrindavan .
About 15 km from Mathura, Vrindavan is a city of countless temples scattered across its landscape. According to legends, Lord Krishna spent his childhood in the city of Vrindavan. It is a major and most loved city by the devotees of Lord Krishna.
Vrindavan has borrowed its name from Vrinda, meaning Tulsi (holy basil) and the city was once called Tulsi-Upavan. Vrindavan is widely known for its extraordinary mentions in scriptures and anecdotes related to Lord Krishna. The city is especially full of widows, so Vrindavan is also a city of widows.
History of Vrindavan
Vrindavan is said to be as old as the Maurya Dynasty which ruled the city from 325 BCE to 184 BCE. During 3000 BCE, Vrindavan was known to be an urbanized trade and commercial settlement. It was rediscovered in 1515 when Saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu set out in search of the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The city was built in 1590. During the last 250 years, the forests and trees in Vrindavan have been subjected to urbanization. The forest has been gradually cleared by apartment developers and only a few patches of the forest remain.
