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Vrindavan General Information
Vrindavan, around 15 km from Mathura, is a major place of pilgrimage, on the banks of Yamuna . Attracting about 5 lakhs pilgrims every year, it is noted for its numerous temples- both old and modern. Vrindavan is synonymous with the innocent mirth and child like playfulness of Shri Krishna. Vrindavan, the dusty little town known for the temples, big and small, famous and remote strewn all over the place. The name 'Vrindavan' is derived from 'Vrinda', another name for the sacred tulsi (basil) plant. A legend has it that the entire place was a tulsi grove at one time. According to another tradition, it was named after Vrinda Devi, one of Krishna's playmates. The earliest known shrine in Vrindavan is said to have been built by the local gosains in a large garden called Nidhiban, later named Seva Kunj. Facts and Figure :
Vrindavan Sightseeing : »Barsana »Nandgoan »Agra »Mahavan »Govardhan »Gokul »Braj Parikrama »Radhakund »Baldeo How to Reach Vrindavan : Air :Nearest airport is Kheria (Agra), 62 km Rail :Vrindavan is itself a railway station, another nearest railway station nearby is Mathura on the Delhi-Chennai and Delhi-Mumbai main line. Road : Vrindavan is connected to Mathura and all other places of interest in Braj by bus services and is on direct road link from Delhi and Agra. |
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