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Kusuma Sarovar Kusuma Sarovara, a beautiful sandstone monument, is a 25-minute walk from Radha Kunda. Kusuma means “flower,” and here the gopis would pick flowers for Krishna. Kusuma Sarovara is the best swimming spot in Braja. After you go to Radha Kunda you could spend a relaxing hour here. It is a peaceful place, which not many people visit. During Lord Caitanya’s time this place was known
as Sumanah Sarovara. It is stated in the Caitanya Caritamrita that
Lord Caitanya took bath here. Kusuma Sarovara is 140m (460 ft) long and the platforms
go out 20m (65 ft) into the water. It is said that this kunda is as
deep as three (some say 14) celestial elephants standing on top of
each other. It is also said that it is bottomless. How To Get Here This kunda is about 2km from Radha Kunda. It is between Radha Kunda and the town of Govardhana. It is a large kunda with some impressive architecture, so it is very difficult to miss. Everyone knows where it is located. Ashoka-lata
Temple Uddhava
Temple Krishna sent Uddhava to Vrindavana, with a message to the residents to pacify their deep feeling of separation. After delivering Krishna’s message to the gopis Uddhava realized their exalted position and he prayed, “The gopis of Vrindavana have given up the association of their husbands, sons and other family members, who are very difficult to give up, and they have forsaken the path of chastity to take shelter of the lotus feet of Mukunda, Krishna, which one should search for by Vedic knowledge. Oh, let me be fortunate enough to be one of the bushes, creepers, or herbs in Vrindavana, because the gopis trample them and bless them with the dust of their lotus feet.” (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.47.61) Uddhava is the cousin of Lord Krishna. He is the son of Vasudeva’s brother and was almost the same age as Krishna. His bodily features resembled Krishna’s almost exactly. It is said that Uddhava stays at three places, Badrinatha, Dwarka, and here at Kusuma Sarovara. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati visited the Uddhava temple, and he stated in his book Braja Mandal Parikrama that Uddhava narrated the Braja Mandal Mahima (“Glories of Braja”) at this place. How To Get Here This temple is next to Kusuma Sarovara. It has a good-sized wall around it. If you are standing on the road, it is in the left back corner of Kusuma Sarovara. The temple is in a courtyard surrounded by a high wall. What looks to be the main entrance is almost always locked. The entrance door is a normal sized door on your left as you approach the building. If you know of information that is not listed here, or if you would like to help update our listings, please e-mail us at: |
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