Govardhana - The Form of Krishna which Himself lifted

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Srimati Radharani’s lotus feet

 

Dan Nivartana Kunda

Sri Govardhana

 

The Inner Parikrama Path

 

A nikunja at Govardhana

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transcendental animals at Sri Govardhana

 

Life at Govardhana

 

Sankarshana Kunda

 

 

Appearance place of Sri Srinathji. Currently He is being worshipped at Nathdwara

 

A lecture by HG Stoka Krishna Pr at Govinda Kunda

 

Prasadam transportation team

 

Around 600 devotees attended the Govardhana Parikrama as a part of Vrindavana Kartika Utsava

 

 

Govinda Kunda

 

Balarama Mukut Shila – One can find the impression of Sri Balarama’s crown on this Govardhana Shila

 

Lalita Kunda

 

Of all the devotees, this Govardhana Hill is the best! O my friends, this hill supplies Krsna and Balarama, along with Their calves, cows and cowherd friends, with all kinds of necessities -- water for drinking, very soft grass, caves, fruits, flowers and vegetables. In this way the hill offers respects to the Lord. Being touched by the lotus feet of Krsna and Balarama, Govardhana Hill appears very jubilant.

(SB 10.21.18)

 

 

This Deity of Sri Narasimhadev is at the tail of Sri Govardhana. I don’t know the specific pastime of this beautiful Deity. His other two arms are killing Hiranyakashipu. If you request the pujari He will show you the Lord’s form killing Hiranyakashipu.

 

Tail of Sri Govardhana

 

Navala Kunda – Nava means young. This Kunda is named after Krishna since He is always young. Krishna melted Himself in the form of this Kunda.

 

Apsara Kunda – This Kunda is named after Srimati Radharani. She melted Herself in this Kunda.

 

Sri Balarama with Srimati Revati

 

Raghava Pandit Prabhu’s cave

 

How fortunate is Govardhana Hill, for it is enjoying the association of Lord Krsna and Balarama, who are accustomed to walk on it. Thus Govardhana is always in touch with the lotus feet of the Lord. And because Govardhana Hill is so obliged to Lord Krsna and Balarama, it is supplying different kinds of fruits, roots and herbs, as well as very pleasing crystal water from its lakes, as a presentation to the Lord. " The best presentation offered by Govardhana Hill, however, was newly grown grass for the cows and calves. Govardhana Hill knew how to please the Lord by pleasing His most beloved associates, the cows and the cowherd boys.

(An excerpt from Krsna,  the Supreme Personality of Godhead,  by His Divine Grace A. C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)

 

Surabhi Kunda

 

A beautiful painting at Sri Radha Kunda

 

 

It is stated that a devotee will at once develop pure love of Krsna in the wake of the gopis if he once takes a bath in Radha-kunda. Srila Rupa Gosvami recommends that even if one cannot live permanently on the banks of Radha-kunda, he should at least take a bath in the lake as many times as possible. This is a most important item in the execution of devotional service.

(NoI: verse 11)

 

 

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura Maharaja

 

Lalita Kunda. This is near Sri Radha Kunda.

 

This is a panorama shot of Govardhana. This is the only spot from where you can relish the beauty of Sri GovardhanaFrom Aishwarya Kumar

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Dear Manikantanji,

 

These photos of Govardhan hill, all the kundas are very nice. Thank you so much for sharing these with captions. You helped to make a maanasika theerthhayaathra which gave me immense joy! May Guruvayurappan guide you every moment of your life!

 

Regards and prayers

Savitri

On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 10:44 PM, manikantan <manikantank wrote:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Srimati Radharani’s lotus feet

 

Dan Nivartana Kunda

Sri Govardhana

 

The Inner Parikrama Path

 

A nikunja at Govardhana

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transcendental animals at Sri Govardhana

 

Life at Govardhana

 

Sankarshana Kunda

 

 

Appearance place of Sri Srinathji. Currently He is being worshipped at Nathdwara

 

A lecture by HG Stoka Krishna Pr at Govinda Kunda

 

Prasadam transportation team

 

Around 600 devotees attended the Govardhana Parikrama as a part of Vrindavana Kartika Utsava

 

 

Govinda Kunda

 

Balarama Mukut Shila – One can find the impression of Sri Balarama’s crown on this Govardhana Shila

 

Lalita Kunda

 

Of all the devotees, this Govardhana Hill is the best! O my friends, this hill supplies Krsna and Balarama, along with Their calves, cows and cowherd friends, with all kinds of necessities -- water for drinking, very soft grass, caves, fruits, flowers and vegetables. In this way the hill offers respects to the Lord. Being touched by the lotus feet of Krsna and Balarama, Govardhana Hill appears very jubilant.

(SB 10.21.18)

 

 

This Deity of Sri Narasimhadev is at the tail of Sri Govardhana. I don’t know the specific pastime of this beautiful Deity. His other two arms are killing Hiranyakashipu. If you request the pujari He will show you the Lord’s form killing Hiranyakashipu.

 

Tail of Sri Govardhana

 

Navala Kunda – Nava means young. This Kunda is named after Krishna since He is always young. Krishna melted Himself in the form of this Kunda.

 

Apsara Kunda – This Kunda is named after Srimati Radharani. She melted Herself in this Kunda.

 

Sri Balarama with Srimati Revati

 

Raghava Pandit Prabhu’s cave

 

How fortunate is Govardhana Hill, for it is enjoying the association of Lord Krsna and Balarama, who are accustomed to walk on it. Thus Govardhana is always in touch with the lotus feet of the Lord. And because Govardhana Hill is so obliged to Lord Krsna and Balarama, it is supplying different kinds of fruits, roots and herbs, as well as very pleasing crystal water from its lakes, as a presentation to the Lord. " The best presentation offered by Govardhana Hill, however, was newly grown grass for the cows and calves. Govardhana Hill knew how to please the Lord by pleasing His most beloved associates, the cows and the cowherd boys.

(An excerpt from Krsna,  the Supreme Personality of Godhead,  by His Divine Grace A. C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)

 

Surabhi Kunda

 

A beautiful painting at Sri Radha Kunda

 

 

It is stated that a devotee will at once develop pure love of Krsna in the wake of the gopis if he once takes a bath in Radha-kunda. Srila Rupa Gosvami recommends that even if one cannot live permanently on the banks of Radha-kunda, he should at least take a bath in the lake as many times as possible. This is a most important item in the execution of devotional service.

(NoI: verse 11)

 

 

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura Maharaja

 

Lalita Kunda. This is near Sri Radha Kunda.

 

This is a panorama shot of Govardhana. This is the only spot from where you can relish the beauty of Sri GovardhanaFrom Aishwarya Kumar