Govardhan

Interesting facts about Govardhan

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Govardhan is in the state of Uttar Pradesh (North India).

👥 population23K
🚶 parikrama21 km

A low sandstone ridge nobody climbs, because the hill itself is what is worshipped: Krishna is said to have lifted it to shelter Braj, and the way to honour it is the 21 km walk around it. Tanks, sandstone pavilions and prasad stalls line the route; most people come over from Vrindavan or Mathura for the day.

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