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DIVINITY REVEALED
Gokul, the most prominent of Shri Krishna’s abodes, lies to the west
of Sadabad, 1.6 km from Mahavan and 15 km
south-east of
Mathura,
on the Mathura-Etah metalled road. It was here that Lord Krishna was
brought up in secrecy by his foster mother, Yashoda.
It was in the pastoral beauty of this cowherd encampment, on the banks of
the yamuna that lord Krishna spent a major part of his childhood and first
revealed his divinity to his mother, Yashoda.
History:
Gokul also has the head quarters of the followers of the 16th century
saint, Vallabhacharya.
Religious Places
Temples: The temples dedicated to Gokulnath, Madan Mohan and
Vithalnath, said to have been built around 1511 AD, are the three oldest
temples in the place. The other temples include Dwarika Nath Temple,
Balkrishna Temple, Mor Wala Temple and the shrines, which were built in
the honour of lord Mahadeo in 1602 by Raja Vijai Singh of Jodhpur.
Janmastami Celebrations:
The celebration of the festival of Janmashtami in August is unparalleled
and is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. Other such
festivities celebrated with traditional zeal include the Janmotsav in
Bhadaon, the Annakut Festival and the Trinavat Mela held on the fourth day
of the dark half of kartik.
Air: Nearest airport is Kheria (Agra), 62 kms.
Rail: Mathura is on the main lines of the central and western
railways and is connected with all the major cities.
Road: Mathura is well connected by motorable roads to important
tourist centres.
Local transport: Taxis, Tongas and Cycle rickshaws.
Tourist Bungalow, Gokul Gaon.
Mathura:
19-km