DivyaDesam– Lord Vishnu | One of the DivyaDesamVishnuSthalam |
Region | Vada Naadu |
Vada Naadu | 7thVishnuSthalam |
Govardhan/Brindavan/Vrindavan
is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located on the river banks of
Yamuna in Mathura, Uttar Pradhesh. Brindavan is the significant place where
Lord Krishna performed Rasa Lila (pastimes) with the gopis. There are several
shrines and ghats located within the vicinity of this temple; Govardhanagiri
Hill is situated close to this place.
The
legend has that in Kritha Yuga there was a demon Madhu underwent severe penance
praying to Lord Shiva. Lord was pleased at the devotion of Madhu and offered
him Trident as boon. Lavanasura son of Madhu started to harass the Rishis and
Sages. The Rishis and Sages appealed to Lord Rama to save them from the mayhem
caused by the demon Lavanasura. Lord Rama instructed his youngest brother
Satrugna to proclaim a battle against Lavanasura. In the fierce battle,
Lavanasura was killed by Satrugna. Shortly, a charming city was constructed on
the river banks of Mathura; this was the origin of Mathura City. This stunning
city was ruled by King Satrugna and their descendants for several years. Later,
it was taken over by the Kings of Yadava Dynasty.
Govardhana
Giri is situated close to this sacred land has significant place in the Hindu
mythology. Nandagopa, foster father of Little Krishna arranged an elaborate
worship of Lord Indra as a gratitude for the abundance of rains. Little Krishna
asserted that the Mount Govardhan was deserved to be worshiped for its
preservation of pastureland. Soon, the entire villagers encouraged the very
idea of Little Krishna and a grand worship of Mount Govardhan was conducted. Lord
Indra was felt affronted and decided to teach the Yadavas a lesson with his
heavy rainstorm. Little Krishna lifted the Mount Govardhan with his little
finger and provided shelter for the villagers under the hill. The torrential
rain continued for seven days and washed off the entire village. Thus, he saved
the entire clan of Yadavas from the heavy downpour. Lord Indra realized his
mistake and begged for forgiveness.
An
interesting legend associated with Mount Govardhan was that the Sage Pulastya
was mesmerized at the serenity of this hill and desired to have it as his Abode
in Kashi. Mount Govardhana revealed its inability to move from its place. Sage
Pulastya agreed to place the Mount on his palm and precede his journey to
Kashi. Mount Govardhan put forward a condition that while their journey to
Kashi, once placed down the hill anywhere on the Earth would remain firm. Sage
Pulastya readily agreed for the condition and headed their journey to Kashi. On
their way to Kashi, they arrived on this sacred land of Mathura. Seeing the
tranquility of this place Mount Govardhan changed its mind and desired to
remain this land forever. Soon, Sage Pulastya placed the Mount on this sacred
land and went for ablations. After coming back, Sage tried with all his strength
to lift the Mount Govardhan from the ground but his efforts went fruitless. The
most dejected Sage Pulastya cursed the Mount Govardhan to reduce its size on
daily basis and gradually leave no trace of it by the end of Kaliyuga.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Govarthanesan |
|
Ambal |
Sri Sathyabama Nachiyar |
|
Theertham |
Indra Theertham,Yamuna River Theertham |
Devotees
pray to Perumal for unity in family.
Vaikunda Ekadasi in
December-January is grandly celebrated in the temple.
HOW
TO REACH:
This
Divyadesam is on the way between Delhi to Agra railway line. To reach this
Temple, one has to get down in Mathura Junction and travel about 2 miles from
there and this sthalam is also reachable from Brindavan by traveling 7 miles
from Brindavan. About 2 miles away from Mathura, is the place called as
"Janma Bhoomi", where a temple is built and this place is said to be
the prison where Vasudeva and Devaki held prisoner and this prison only, Sri
Krishna was born.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Govardhana Nesa
Perumal Temple,
Thiru Vadamathura,
Brindhavanam.
LOCATION:
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