About Kapilvastu Kapilvastu in Uttar Pradesh, India has been identified as the place where Gautam Buddha spent much of his growing up years in. The ancient city of Kapilavastu was a prosperous place as it served as the capital of the famous and powerful Shakya clan. Piprahwa and Ganwaria are the two main Buddhist pilgrimage …
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Information about Kala Namak Rice of Uttar Pradesh Kala Namak Rice of Uttar Pradesh is world famous due to its unique fragrance and texture. Cultivated since the times of Gautam Buddha, it is also called as Buddha Rice. It is grown in the terai region of Himalayan Foothills near India and Nepal border. What is …
About Wai in Maharashtra I have been to the quaint Wai in Maharashtra, a state in West India. Located in Satara, Wai is popular for its Bollywood film shooting locations, the revered Mahaganapati Mandir, Mandhradevi Kalubai Temple and the beautiful Krishna Ghat. Did you know that even the world-famous female warrior Rani Laxmibai from Jhansi …
Information about Bithoor Bithoor aka Bithur is located just 24 kilometer and 45 minutes away from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, North India. I grew up in Kanpur. Memories of my formative years, growing up in Officer’s colony of Panki in Kanpur, included frequent trips to Bithoor, located on the banks of the calm Ganga maa, …
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Information About Raman Reti This was the location where Krishna ji, Balram ji and their cow herder friends used to play in sand in their childhood. Raman Reti is thus one of the most important religious sites for the devout Shree Krishna devotees. Even today, some devotees roll in the sand of Raman Reti. This …
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Information about Gokul Uttar Pradesh Gokul was the place where Krishna Bhagwan was secretly raised by his foster parents Yashoda maa and Nandagopa ji. The upbringing of Krishna ji was done in a clandestine manner in order to protect him from the evil eyes of his maternal uncle Kans. This important religious place in my …
Information About Nandgaon Nandgaon was where Krishna ji, his elder brother Balram ji, parents Nand Baba, Yashoda Maa used to stay. Krishna ji lived in Nandgaon after the age of 11. While Mathura is famous as the birthplace of Krishna ji, Gokul was the place where Krishna ji grew up with Balram ji and Govardhan …
About Barsana Barsana is synonymous with Radha ji. Barsana was after all, the home of Radha ji where she was born and raised. The narrow lanes of Barsana, also known as kunj galiyan are full of character and color. Vrishabhanu ji and Maa Kirti, parents of Radha ji, were good friend with Nand Baba and …
Information about Shri Radha Rani Mandir Shri Radha Rani Temple is one of the top places to visit in Barsana. This world-famous Radha Krishna temple is visited by thousands of devotees every day. What is there to do here? From climbing up the hill which houses this temple to take a walking tour in the …
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Information About Prem Sarovar, Barsana It is a privilege to visit Prem Sarovar of Barsana. Everyone must visit Prem Sarovar at least once. This is the place where Radha ji used to meet Krishna ji. My friend Divyakshi Gupta, who brought me here, made sure that I didn’t leave Barsana without visiting Prem Sarovar. We …
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