Nandgaon: Krishna’s Childhood Village in Braj Bhoomi near Mathura & Vrindavan
Nandgaon: Where Little Krishna Played Under the Banyan Trees Tucked away in the holy hills of Braj lies a quiet village where Lord Krishna once lived as a child, stealing butter, playing in the dust, and dancing through life’s sweetest years. Nandgaon, near Mathura and Vrindavan adjacent to Barsana in Uttar Pradesh, is one of the most sacred villages in Braj Bhoomi and holds a deeply special place in Krishna’s childhood stories. This is Nandgaon — the home of Nanda Baba and Yashoda Maiya, and the place where Krishna’s leelas (divine pastimes) were written not on paper, but on the very soil, trees, and smiles of the people. Have you ever visited a place that felt like a memory instead of a destination? Have you ever stood somewhere and felt that time hadn’t moved on at all? Here it is. A Glimpse into Krishna’s Childhood After leaving Gokul to protect Krishna from Kansa’s wrath, Nanda Baba moved his family to Nandgaon, a peaceful village surrounded by hills and forest...
