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Vrindavan or Brindavan in the state of Uttar Pradesh is a famous piligrim city and is known for its association with Lord Krishna. Located on the banks of the river Yamuna, 15 km from the other pilgrim city of Mathura, Vrindavan is famous for its fragrant grooves and several Krishna temples. The city formerly called Brindaban is home to over 5000 Hindu temples.

Vrindavan derived its name from the Vrinda grooves in the area. Legend has it that Vindavan was covered in the Vrinda or tulsi(basil) grooves at one day. Yet another legend suggests that Vrindavan got its name from Vrinda devi, one of Lord Krishna’s friends. Vrindavan is where Lord Krishna is said to have played with the gopis and wooed his beloved Radha. According to learned scholars it is the most holy city of India and a sacred place for many religious traditions like Gaudya, Vaishnavism and Hinduism.

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Vridavan is rich in mythology - being associated with Lord Krishna.  It is here that Lord Krishna frolicked in the woods with the gopis and wooed his beloved Radha.

The name 'Vrindavan' is derived from 'Vrinda' the sacred tulsi (basil) plant. Legend has it that the entire place was a tulsi grove at one time. Yet another legend states that the town was named after Vrinda Devi, one of Krishna's playmates.

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Uttar Pradesh, India

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Vrindavan is located 15 km from Mathura, 135 km south of Delhi, near the Agra- Delhi Highway.

[ Edit ] Best Time To Visit

October to March is the best time to visit Vrindavan.

[ Edit ] Tourist Offices

Uttar Pradesh Tourism Reception Centre, Agra Cantonment Railway Station.

[ Edit ] STD Code

0565

Sightseeing

Banke Bihari Temple

Barsana

Deeg

Govind Deo Temple

Imli Tala

Jaipur Temple

Kadamb Grooves of Vindavan

Kesi Ghat

Madan Mohan Temple

Radha Vallabh Temple

Rangaji Temple

Shahji Temple

Shri Krishna Balrama Temple

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