Vrindavan to celebrate 500 years of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s first visit here

mahaprabhu_blogThis November, Vrindavan is celebrating Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s first visit to this holy city exactly 500 years ago. (more…)

Mahavana or Gokul – the home of Shri Krishna

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Among the 12 forests of Braj to be recreated at Krishna Bhumi the first and foremost is the forest of Mahavan. The largest among all the forests of Vrindavan, Mahavana is also known as Gokul. Nanda Bhawan, the original house of Lord Krishna’s foster parents Nanda Maharaj and Yashoda, is here in Mahavan.

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