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🪔 Govardhan: The Hill That Held the Sky There are places you visit, and then there are places that hold you gently, silently, like a prayer. Govardhan is one of those rare places. It is situated about 25 kilometers from Mathura. Also, has direct connectivity via road from Vrindavan as well if you started from vrindavan. Not just a hill. Not just a legend. Govardhan is considered a living form of Lord Krishna Himself and walking around it is not sightseeing. It’s seva. A surrender. A sacred circle. 🌄 The Hill with a Heartbeat According to the Bhagavatam , when the people of Braj were preparing grand offerings to Lord Indra for rain, Krishna lovingly questioned the ritual. Instead, He encouraged them to worship Govardhan Hill , who nurtured them with forests, pastures, and water. Angered, Indra unleashed a violent storm. And what did Krishna do? He lifted Govardhan Hill with His little finger, shielding the villagers like a divine umbrella for seven day...

🕉️ Mathura: Where Krishna Was Born and Time Stands Still Introduction: Planning a spiritual trip to Uttar Pradesh? Let me take you through Mathura, the city where Lord Krishna was born, where devotion meets daily life, and time seems to stand still. In the heart of India lies a city where mythology isn’t locked in scriptures, it lives in the streets. Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, is not just a dot on the map; it's a pulse. A city where legends walk beside you, and every step echoes with divine tales. When my friend arrived in Mathura, he didn’t expect the city to feel so alive. But it did. It always does. Not just with people, but with energy, an energy as old as time and as fresh as the morning aarti by the Yamuna. There are many beautiful places to visit in Mathura, each with its own story. Places to visit in Mathura: Shri Krishna Janambhoomi Temple Yamuna Ghats Dwarikadheesh Temple Ved Vyas ji Tapasthali Dhruv ji Tapasthali Government Muse...