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Uttar Pradesh

Barsana

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January

4.1 - 24.9 °C

February

5.3 - 29.2 °C

March

5.6 - 33.7 °C

April

8.0 - 40.9 °C

May

12.5 - 45.0 °C

June

17.6 - 45.7 °C

July

17.5 - 42.3 °C

August

17.5 - 38.6 °C

September

18.0 - 35.6 °C

October

16.0 - 37.4 °C

November

9.4 - 31.8 °C

December

7.0 - 26.4 °C


Major Airports :

Agra Airport (AGR), Agra

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi

Nearest Railway Station :

Mathura Junction Railway Station (MTJ)

Major Airports :

Agra Airport (AGR), Agra

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi

Where a divine love story began

Barsana lies 40 km from Mathura, it is a hallowed town situated around two hills, Brahma Hill and Vishnu Hill. It is a place where every step reverberates with the sacred melodies of Lord Krishna's immortal love for his beloved Radha Rani. This blessed land, steeped in the tales of the divine couple, leaves you spellbound by the spiritual fervour and belief among the people.

Barsana is believed to be the town where Radha was born as Vrishbhanu's daughter. Making her sacred abode, and each winding lane in it echo with the sweet stories of Radha's and Lord Krishna's childhood.

Barsana welcomes both, the faithful and the curious, captivating their hearts with its fervent aura of bhakti (worship). Let's learn more about the sacrted grounds of Radha Rani's homeland, which have drawn saints, sages, devotees, and travellers for centuries.

A sacred abode of celebrations

While Barsana's sacred allure enchants your soul whenever you visit it, true devotees and seekers of divine blessings plan their pilgrimage during the auspicious occasions that colour this blessed town. For it is during these festivals that Barsana is its most resplendent self.

In the months of February or March, the people of Barsana celebrate the renowned Lathmar Holi. This festival beautifully captures the playful dynamics between the divine couple and their loving Sakhis (female friends). As Holi songs echo through the air, you get to witness a unique and fun tradition, with women lovingly wielding bamboo sticks to shower affectionate 'beatings' upon the men. This sacred celebration spans two days - the first seeing the villagers of Nandgaon (Krishna’s village) arrive in Barsana to rejoice at the Radharani temple, and on the next day, Barsana's Gopis (girls) journeying to Nandgaon to partake in the ritual.

Another occasion when you can witness the zenith of Barsana's spiritual celebration is the auspicious Radhashtami festival, celebrated in July or August. On this day, the people of Barsana celebrate the birthday of their beloved divine daughter Radha Rani.


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Where devotion is in the air

In the heart of Barsana stands the renowned Radha Rani Temple, where the goddess's exquisite murti welcomes you with an embrace of pure, unconditional love. Not far lies the Ladliji Mandir, a sanctum tracing its origins to Radharani's manifestation at this venerated site.

A journey through Barsana's winding alleys leads to the famed Pila Pokhar, a sacred reservoir believed to have witnessed the divine couple's childhood. Bathing in these hallowed waters is said to wash away a lifetime of karmic debt.

Embark on a spiritual sojourn

While Barsana itself stands as an unparalleled jewel of spirituality, the region surrounding this sacred town is equally blessed. Just a few kilometres away lies the sanctified Govardhan Hill, marking the spot where Lord Krishna manifested his might, effortlessly lifting the entire hill aloft with one finger to shelter his beloved Brajvasis (people of Braj) from Indra's furious downpours. Another sacred stop is the town of Raval, the birthplace of Jiva Goswami - one of the six spiritual preceptors of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. The sacred precincts of the Radha Damodar Mandir in Raval still reverberate with the bhajans (hymns) composed and sung by this saint. And just beyond these wondrous sites stretches the entire Braj region - a blessed expanse where every stone sings the tales of Lord Krishna's time in Vrindavan.

Whether you're a dedicated devotee or simply a curious traveller, Barsana extends an open invitation to experience its divine love and spiritual depths. So, extend your spiritual sojourn from Mathura to Barsana, which promises to imbue every step with the fragrance of pure devotion.

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