Kasyapa, grandson of Brahma and son of Marici begot of his wife Kadru powerful nagas like Sesa, Airavata, Taksaka, Karkotaka, Kaliya, Maninaga, Purananaga etc. and from them were born all kinds of ragas on earth. (Maha-bharata, … Read More
Once one of Krishna’s friends informed Him, “My dear Krishna, if You will open Your mouth, then I shall give You one nice sugar candy mixed with yogurt.” Krishna immediately opened His mouth, but … Read More
Krishna as a 7 year old boy persuaded His father Nanda Maharaj and other cowherd men to stop worshipping Indra, the demigod of rains, and instead worship the supremely compassionate Govardhan Hill for providing … Read More
The Lifting of Govardhana Hill Govardhana Hill is the sacred mountain that was lifted by Krishna in order to save the Vrajavasis from the torrential rains sent by Lord Indra, the king of heaven, who wanted … Read More
Navala means “evergreen.” Govardhana Hill is said to resemble a peacock. This kunda is also called Punchari Kunda because this area is the tail (brunch) of Govardhana. Punchari is part of the area where Krishna … Read More
02 2016 Chapter 17: The History of Kâliya and Krishna Swallows a Forest Fire (1) The king said: ‘Why did Kâliya give up Ramanaka, the abode of the serpents, and what caused the enmity of Garuda … Read More
“This is where Krishna killed the demon Shankhachuda and removed the priceless jewel from his head and presented to Balarama as a gift. Shankachuda was a follower of Kuvera, the Lord of the Yakshas and the … Read More
The place where Yoghurt was churned (Dadhi-manthana-sthal) or Ukhal bandhan sthan. Yashoda would churn yoghurt here. Once, during the last part of the night, baby Krishna was sleeping on His bed. The previous day, Yashoda-maiya … Read More
Pili Pokhara, also known with various other names, is a most beautiful pond at the foot of the hill where Varsana is located. The transcendental pastimes that happened in this holiest of place cannot but give … Read More
Kaliya Ghat Restoration Oct 12, 2006 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Kaliya Ghat The Kund Restoration Group (www.vrajakunds.com) has taken the initiative to restore the ancient Kaliya Ghat in Vrindavan. The project was inaugurated by … Read More
Kaliya ghat or Kalideh is the place on the banks of river Yamuna where Lord Krishna during his childhood pastimes in Vrindavan subdued a poisonous serpent Kaliya Nag. Earlier Yamuna used to flow near to this … Read More
* KALINDI (YAMUNA). 1) General. Kalindi alias Yamuna is one of the holy rivers in India. The presiding deity of the river is Kalindidevi. Kalindi, the daughter of the sun has her source in Kalinda mountairy, … Read More
Just from a logical deduction perspective, Sri Krsna has to be the Original Supreme Personality of Godhead, the cause of all causes, one without a second. There is no one in the history of the universe … Read More
This chapter is in the PDF book Vrindavana Lila. – English version Asta-kaliya Nitya Lila Los siguientes ocho slokas son extractos del clásico de Srila Kaviraja Gosvami, Govinda Lilamrita, y se denominan Sri Radha-Krishnayoh Asta … Read More
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Bhajana Kutira Radha Kunda The house of Bhaktivinoda Thakura was built in the beginning of the century. We can find it on the way further away from Syamakunda. Bhaktivinoda Thakura during his life … Read More
Then another gopi began to speak. “My dear friend,” she said, “Krsna is very clever in using words. No one can compete with Him in that art. He can manufacture such colorful words and talk so … Read More
Govardhana Puja Govardhana Puja, also known as Annakuta Festival, is celebrated during the month of Kartika (October – November), on the day after Diwali. This festival celebrates the offering of a mountain of food items to … Read More
