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Vrindavan Dham is one of the most holy sites in India located in the Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh. On the sacred grounds of Vrindavan, Lord Krishna spent most of his childhood and performed many transcendental pastimes. Vrindavan Dham is also known as the land of Srimati Radha Rani and Lord Krishna. In Vrindavan, there are roughly 5500 shrines dedicated to Lord Krishna and his eternal consort Srimati Radha Rani. Each year, thousands of worshippers who revere Shri Krishna gather in Braj Dham especially in Vrindavan to receive his blessings. Let us check out the top 5 unknown facts about Vrindavan and Braj that will blow your mind. 

5 Unknown Facts About Vrindavan And Braj 

1. The Secret Behind The Holy Name “Vrindavan” - This holy place was given the name Vrindavan because it has numerous Tulsi plants, and Tulsi is known by the name Vrinda. The adjoining of these two names together makes up "Vrindavan" which means a lovely forest of Tulsi plants.  

Lord Krishna performed many transcendental pastimes on the sacred land of Braj. (Image Source: Canva)

2. There Are No Conch Shells In Sri Banke Bihari Temple - You might be surprised to learn that the Bankey Bihari Temple is one of the few in Vrindavan without bells or conch shells. Instead, during the prayers and dispensation of Prasad in the temple at dusk and dawn, people speak the name of the Lord. According to legends, Lord Krishna who took the shape of Bankey Bihari, disliked the sound of conch or shells.

3. Mystery Of Nidhivan - The iconic Nidhi Van, where the Lord adopts his human avatar for Rasleela, continues to fascinate devotees and residents of Vrindavan. Because of this legend, people are not permitted within the Nidhi Van after sunset. At midnight, it is said that Lord Krishna and his companion Radha Rani arrive and begin their Rasleela along with the gopis. These gopis are none other than the trees in the premises of Nidhivan that become gopis to take part in the Raas Leela. The noises of ghungrus being used in the Ras Leela have been heard by locals in the heavily populated Nidhi Van jungle. 

4. Govinda Temple Discovered By Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - The well-known Govinda Deva temple, which attracts numerous visitors every day, is located in Vrindavan. But few people are aware that mystic Chaitanya Mahaprabhu just found this historic temple again in 1515 after it had been lost for centuries. He used his mystical powers to locate the ancient ruin that was said to be the original site of the well-known Govinda Deva temple that exists today. 

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5. Lord Krishna Footprints - One of Vrindavan's top attractions is the Radha Damodar Temple, where Lord Krishna's footprints can be still found today. According to legend, the lord appeared as a man to grant Jiva Goswami, a devotee, a chance to see him. The presence of a cow's hoof print next to the Lord's footprints emphasises the close relationship between cows and Lord Krishna. 



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