India, the land of nirvana, is the house of around 120 million people, having different cultural aspects and religious faiths. Though having tremendous social, cultural and religious diversity, the country is growing strong as a unit. It houses arguably the oldest religion of earth – the Hinduism. Thus, when we delve the historic saga of this country, we find Hinduism as a major factor for this country. According to faiths or beliefs of Hinduism, temples are not only the places of God, as God can be found everywhere. Even trees and animals are also worshipped as Gods in Hinduism. However, to explore the essence of charm of this religion or ‘Dharma’, one should visit the temples that are constructed several years ago, carrying the significance as well as the fragrances of holy divinity.
The state of Uttapradesh is considered as the biggest Indian state, having a lot of tourist places in offering. It hosts the famous monument of the world, Taj Mahal. However, it is also famous for hosting some important pilgrimage points for the followers of Hinduism. Vrindavan is one of such place, where number of temples is greater than the number of households. Temples are there in every corner as Vrindavan houses more than 5000 temples. This small town has been considered as the holy place, where Lord Sri Krishna, the most prominent figure of Hindu mythology, was brought up. The place has been rediscovered by Sri Chaitannya Mahapravu, who was a diehard follower of Lord Sri Krishna. According to myths, Sri Krishna had been reincarnated as Sri Chaitannya.
Holidays in Vrindavan – Exploring the Temple Town
Vrindavan holidays offer a religious journey, down through the memory lane of the ancient Vedic history of India. It tells about the divine romance between Sri Krishna and Radha. It unleashes fascinating myths about Lord Krishna – how he was brought up and how he fought with evils in his childhood. Though, galore of temples are there in Vrindavan, there are a few prominent ones that you must visit during your Vrindavan holidays. Here is the list of those temples:
- Sri Krishna Janmabhumi at Mathura: Mathura is another small town, famous for being the birth place of Lord Sri Krishna, located at a distance of 15 KM from Vrindavan. According to Myth, parents of Sri Krishna were confined in a cage by evil King Kangsha. Krishna was born in the jailhouse and later carried to Vrindavan, where he was brought up by Vashudev and Yasoda. When Sri Krishna grew up, he killed the evil King and brought peace and happiness for the people of Mathura.
- Govind Dev Temple: An ancient temple, constructed by Raja Man Singh. Red sandstone structure, impressive art works on the sandstones and the decorative ceiling are the prime facie of this temple.
- Pagal Baba Temple: This is a large temple, endorsing modern architecture, which signifies that this temple has been constructed in the modern period of Indian History. However, several myths are there, regarding this temple and the stories are truly fascinating.
Foods and Drinks
In Vrindavan holiday packages, you will only get vegetarian foods, but foods are delicious indeed! Along with traditional dishes, you may also get modernized European foods in the newly built cafeterias of Vrindavan. Alcoholic drinks are banned in Vrindavan, but you can enjoy healthy drinks like fresh milk, Lassi, etc.
