Description

The purpose of the Vraja Mandala Parikrama is to pay homage to the Holy Dhama by circumambulating the twelve sacred forests of Vrindavan just as Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu had done some five hundred years ago. The performance of parikrama is an important act of self-purification as well as an offering of devotion to the Lord. The goal of performing parikrama around Vraja is to increase ones smaranam or remembrance of Lord Sri Krishna, while seeing all the holy places where He performed His transcendental pastimes many thousands of years ago. By performing parikrama around the sacred forests of Vrindavan, one’s faith in the lotus feet of the Lord automatically increases with every step.

Contents

Introduction to the Vraja Mandala Parikrama

Start of the Vraja Mandala Parikrama

Vrindavan – starting at Ramana Reti (Krishna Balarama tree)………

Bhojana Sthala/Yajna Sthala

Akrura Ghat

Ambhika-Kanana

Mathura Puri

Madhuvana

Talavan

Kamudavana

Shantanu Kunda

Gandheshwara

Khechari

Bahulavana

Garuda-Govinda

Maghahera

Raya

Janati

Vasati

Mukharai

Radha Kunda, Shyama Kunda

Govardhana Hill

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Ganthuli

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Adi Badrinatha

Kamyavana

Surabhi Kunda

Vyomasura Gofa

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Uncagrama

Varsana

Prema Sarovara

Sanket

Nandagrama

Khadiravana

Yavat

Kokilavana

….

Nanda Ghat

Bhandiravana

Krishna Kunda

Bilvavana

Mana Sarovara

Lauhavana

Vandi Anandi

Gokula

Ramanaka

Ravala

Vishrama Ghat

Glossary