Govardhan, Religious town in Mathura district, India.
Located 23 kilometers from Mathura, Govardhan contains numerous temples, lakes, and a sandstone hill rising 80 feet with a perimeter of 38 kilometers.
The Kusum Sarovar monuments hold the samadhis of Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal and his wives, who captured Delhi's Red Fort in 1754 CE.
Govardhan Puja celebrations occur after Diwali, with devotees performing parikrama, a ceremonial barefoot walk around the sacred hill.
The population of 22,576 inhabitants maintains a literacy rate of 62 percent, with transportation available through regular bus services from Mathura.
Local tradition states that Krishna lifted the entire Govardhan Hill using one finger to shield villagers from floods sent by Lord Indra.
Location: Mathura district
Elevation above the sea: 179 m
GPS coordinates: 27.49735,77.46119
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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