沃林达文, The Childhood place of Lord Krishna

Vrindavan

Brajbhoomi

Mathura

Uttar Pradesh

印度

Hindi, Brajbhasha, English

January To December

0565

Place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood and also known as city of widows

From Delhi

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Hot in Summers and cool in winters

Vrindavan, is the twin city to Mathura. Mathura is the birth place of Lord Krishna according to Hindu Mythology. Residing on the banks of river Yamuna, this place is famous for various miracles, which Lord Krishna, performed during his childhood. The town which is about 10 kms from Mathura, falls in the brajbhoomi region of northern India. the town has many temples, dedicated to Radha and Lord Krishna and also his brother, Balrama. It is known as the place where Lord Krishna preached love, before embanking on his journey as the prince of Mathura. It is also known as Gokul, and is famous for the cows it breeds and the milk and milk products. Vrindavan is also known as the "city of widows", due to the large number of widows who move into the town and surrounding area after losing their husbands. There are an estimated 15,000 who spend time singing bhajan hymns for in bhajanashrams. Vrindavan is full of temples on the banks and inside the town. It is one of the most sought after pilgrimage centers for Hindus and vaishnavites to be specific.