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on October 28, 2024
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5 Fascinating Facts About Gokul Nagri
Gokul is a small town. It is located near Mathura. It is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna spent his early childhood. Hence, it is a place of pilgrimage for the devoteesYou must visit Gokul to experience the childhood of Lord Krishna. Here are five interesting facts about Gokul Nagri.
1. Childhood Home of Lord Krishna
Gokul is the place where the Lord Krishna was brought to Nand and Yashoda to save him from the wrath of King Kansa who wanted to kill him and brought him from Mathura. There are various temples that are associated with the stories related to the childhood of Lord Krishna.
2. Shri Thakurani Ghat
This is a major ghat along the Yamuna River. It is said that the Yashoda Maa bathed her baby Lord Krishna on this Ghat.
3. Chaurasi Khamba Temple
Chaurasi means 84 and Khambha means pillar. It is an old temple in which 84 carved pillars depict the number of life forms according to Hindu philosophy. People pay their visits to seek rescue from rebirth.
4. Festivals and Janmashtami Celebrations
Gokul is mainly known for the grand events of Janmashtami. Festivals attract devotees on the occasions of Janamashtmi. It marks back the festivity of Krishna Janm with religious sounds, singing and prayer.
5. Approachable from Mathura
Gokul is at such a distance that can easily be covered by road only 15 km from the city of Mathura and many Mathura Vrindavan Tour by Car packages include it too, so you can spend time there without much stress in your spiritual journey.
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