Chaitra Purnima, the original day of Radhakunda Appearance
(Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das): Although originating in the eternal Veda, the philosophies and practices of the various Indian spiritual lineages…
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Tokri Apradha: Carrying deities in the baskets
(Dr. Giriraj Nangia): In Vrindavan these days, it has become common to see people carrying a small basket, sometimes covered,…
Poet Surdas’s Bhajansthali near Govardhan renamed as Parasoli
The name of the village of Surdas’s Bhajanthali, near Govardhan has been renamed as Parasoli. The Center has given its…
Chhatikara, the village named after Krishna Lila
A name is solid identity marker for a place. The villages and towns in Braj reflect to the influence of…
Missing deities of Laddoo Gopal found in Bareilly
Missing deities of Laddoo Gopal were found in Bareilly on Saturday. They were found in Bareilly’s Prem Nagar area. After…
‘Prasad’ is written, sung and celebrated in temples of Braj
By Rajesh Sharma The relation between pilgrimages and ‘prasad’ in India is timeless. The vibrant synthesis of these two aspects…
Taj Bibi: Forgotten in life and death
If the thought of visiting Taj bibi’s samadhi crosses one’s mind when in Braj, it is more likely to be…
Brahmotsavam begins: Grand Chariot to roll on 4th April
Ten days long Brahmotsavam, famous as Rath ka Mela, began in Vrindavan’s Rangji Mandir on Monday. The festival is celebrated…
District Ganga Committee formed in Mathura
District level Ganga committee has been formed in Mathura, by the District Magistrate Shri Navneet Singh Chahal, in a meeting…
Huranga: the tradition of playing Holi at the village of Baldeo
The Holi celebrations in the Braj region is famous for their color and gaiety throughout the country. While the ‘Lathmar…