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Krishna Janmashtami 2024: The festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated on 26 August. Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on Janmashtami. Stories related to Lord Krishna and his child leelas are remembered for centuries. He was born in Mathura, while his childhood was spent in Gokul Vrindavan at his mother Yashoda's home. In such a situation, people like to visit Mathura-Vrindavan to experience the birthplace and childhood of Lord Krishna. However, there are many other places related to his life with which Shri Krishna is deeply connected. Know about these holy places related to the life of Lord Krishna. On the occasion of Janmashtami, you can also go to places related to the life of Shri Krishna for darshan.
Dwarka (Gujarat)
A grand temple of Lord Krishna has been built in Dwarka, Gujarat. Actually, after leaving Mathura, Shri Krishna came to Gujarat and founded the city of Dwarka. He is called the King of Dwarka. The city was a major destination during his reign and is still an important pilgrimage site. Dwarka is also called the “Capital of Lord Krishna”. The main attraction here is the Dwarkadhish Temple, where Lord Krishna is worshiped.
Kurukshetra (Haryana)
The battle of Mahabharata was fought in Kurukshetra in Haryana and it was here that Lord Krishna preached the Gita to Arjuna. This place is very important for Indian history and religion. Brahma Sarovar and Gita Updesh Sthal are the main religious places of Kurukshetra.
Somnath (Gujarat)
It is said that Lord Krishna spent his last time in Prabhas area near Somnath before ending his incarnation. It was here that he had to give up his body due to the arrow of a hunter. Somnath temple is a major Jyotirlinga temple and witnesses the last events related to Shri Krishna.
Giriraj Mountain, Govardhan
There is a mountain near Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, which Lord Krishna lifted on his little finger to save the people of Gokul from the wrath of Indra. Govardhan Puja and Govardhan Parikrama are the main religious activities here. Govardhan mountain is associated with the leelas of Lord Krishna and lakhs of devotees come here to perform parikrama.
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Lord Krishna also has an unbreakable relationship with Barsana. There is a popular belief that Radha Rani lives in Barsana. Shri Krishna loved Radhaji. Kanha was going to Barsana to meet Radhaji. There is also a Radha Krishna tree in Rawal village.