ISSUE 02 | FEBRUARY 2020
Some More Interesting Facts
About the Story of Braj and
Vrindavan
As per its huge popularity, there are a lot of folk tales
associated with various aspects of the cities, gardens
and ancient temples.
So, here we are listing some interesting facts about
Vrindavan as well as Braj.
Vrindavan Govinda Deva Temple - Lost
and Found
There is a popular Govinda Deva temple in Vrindavan
which fascinates thousands of devotees every day. But
this is not known to many people that this ancient
temple was lost at some time. And, in 1515, it was
rediscovered by mystic Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Due to
his spiritual abilities, he found the ruins of an ancient
location believed to be the true spot of well-known
Govinda Deva temple.
No Shells in the Bankey Bihari Temple
It is one of the rare temples in Vrindavan which offers
no bells of conch shells. During the prayers and
distribution of prasad in the temple at dusk and dawn.
People chant the name of the Lord instead. The
reason behind no bells of conch shells is that people
believe that Bankey Bihari did not like the sound of
shells or conch.
Footprints of Lord Krishna at the Radha
Damodar Temple
One of the biggest attractions in Vrindavan where a
rock containing footprints of Lord Krishna till date is
the Radha Damodar Temple. It is believed that the
lord came in human form to give darshan to Jiva
Goswami (a devotee). So, there is a hoof print of a cow
highlighting the companionship of cows and Lord
Krishna, along with the footprints of the Lord.
Why is There a Curtain in Front of
Bihari Ji?
There was a day when the idol of the Bankey Bihari
Temple was found missing. Then a desperate search
happened. So, after looking everywhere for the idol, it
was finally found at the palace of one Rajasthani
princess. She was the person who had visited the
temple, had eye contact with Lord Krishna and also
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