Sri Krishna Nand Bhavan Temple
• Krishna: Sri Krishna is said to have stayed in Nandgaon after leaving Vrindavana.
- Nand Bhavan
• Temples and Places:
Presence of Sri Krishna in Nandgaon:
1. Sri Krishna left Gokula and went to Vrindavana. The elders had decided that they should leave Gokula due to frequest disturbances from the demons. (Srimad Bhagavatam - Skanda 10 - 11)
It is said that later Sri Krishna moved to Nandgaon when the attacks by the demons of Kamsa did not stop at Vrindavana. Nanda Maharaj decided to move further away from Mathura and therefore shifted to Nandgaon. Nandgaon is around 40 km from Vrindavan and 55 km from Mathura. Nandgaon is said to be part of ancient Vrindavana, the farthest end of it.
• Festivals:
- Krishna Janmashtami: Celebrates the incarnation of Sri Krishna in Mathura
- Lathmar Holi: Celebrates the association of Radha-Krishna in Nangaon and Barsana
- Shravan Jhulan Utsav: Idols of Radha-Krishna are placed on decorated swings
Preserve Nature and Nature will Preserve Us,
Simplify Life and help Nature Thrive,
Plant Trees and make the Planet Green,
Connect with Earth, Connect with Dharma, Connect with Being.
1. Sri Krishna left Gokula and went to Vrindavana. The elders had decided that they should leave Gokula due to frequest disturbances from the demons.
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