Barsana
Barsana
Barsana Dham | |
|---|---|
Town | |
     Clockwise from top: : Outer view of Radha Rani Temple, Inside view of Radharani Temple, Entrance gate of Barsana, Brahmamchal Hill and Holi celebration at Shreeji Temple | |
| Nickname: The Birthplace of Goddess Radha | |
  Barsana Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°38′56″N 77°22′44″E / 27.64889°N 77.37889°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mathura |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 9,215 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Native | Braj Bhasha dialect |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | UP-85 |
Barsana is a historical town and nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] The town holds cultural and religious significance as the birthplace of Hindu goddess Radha, the chief consort of Krishna. Barsana is situated in the Braj region.[2] The main attraction of the town is the historical Radha Rani Temple which attracts huge number of devotees throughout the year.[3]
Barsana is an integral part of the Krishna pilgrimage circuit which also includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kurukshetra and Dwarka.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Barsana had a population of 9215. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barsana has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Significant places[edit]
Barsana is one of the most important pilgrimage center, which enchants pilgrims and devotees with the performances based on the life events of Radha and her consort Krishna. The significant places include[5][6]-
- Radha Rani Temple, the main attraction of Barsana
- Bhanusarovar - Water pond dedicated to Vrishabhanu, father of goddess Radha
- Chaturbhuj (temples of Nimbarka Sampradaya) and Brajeshwar Mahadev (temple dedicated to Shiva)
- Ravari Kund, Pavari Kund, Tilak Kund, Mohini Kund, Lalita Kund and Dohani Kund
- There are also other temples dedicated to Vrishbhanu and Balarama
- Sankhari Khor
- Rangeeli Mahal
- Kirti Mandir [7]
- Maangarh/Maan Mandir Maan Mandir where SriRadharani and SriShyamsunder performed the maanleela. Maan Mandir is located at the hill top of Maan Garh, also known as Maan Ghaati. It is one of the four mountain tops of Barsana. Maan Mandir as an organization has been working very hard in protecting and preserving 5000 year old cultural and spiritual heritage of the Braj region. Maan Mandir Seva Sansthan has been working under the guidance of Shri Ramesh Baba Ji Maharaj for Saving and Serving Braj Dham.
- Vilas Garh (Bilasgarh, Bilas Garh)is situated above the sankri khor( the so-called narrow sacred way) in Barsana. From the name 'Vilas' it's understood that the pastime of divine luxuriance has been performed here. According to 'Brahma Vaivarta puran' (Scripture), here Shriji (Radha) was impersonated as King with a royal umbrella overhead.
Transportation[edit]
Road[edit]
Barsana is well connected by roads. One has to follow state highways to get to this town/city.
140 km from New Delhi
130 km from Gurgaon
100 km from Agra
40 km from Mathura
08 km from Nandgaon
20 km from Goverdhan
Rail[edit]
- BDB/Vrindavan is on the Mathura-Vrindavan MG link.
- VRBD/Vrindavan Road is on the Agra-Delhi chord.
Flight[edit]
- Nearest Airports are Agra Airport and New Delhi International Airport.
- Jewar International Airport Officially Noida International Airport is under-construction airport is nearest airport expected this airport Phase 1 in open 2024.
References[edit]
- ^ "Barsana, India". Falling Rain Genomics. Archived from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "Barsana | Welcome to UP Tourism-Official Website of Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, India". www.uptourism.gov.in. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Historical town Barsana set to celebrate 'Lathmar Holi' Tuesday". Financialexpress. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ Vemsani, Lavanya (2016). Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture An Encyclopedia of the Hindu Lord of Many Names. United States of America: ABC-CLIO. p. 27. ISBN 9781610692113.
- ^ Anand, D. (1992). Krishna: The Living God of Braj. Abhinav Publications. pp. 60–67. ISBN 978-81-7017-280-2.
- ^ "JKP Mandirs Home". JKP. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "Shri Radha Kushal Bihari Temple Barsana | Mandir History, Architecture & Visiting Time | UP Tourism". tour-my-india. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "Dan Bihari Temple Barsana | Mandir History, Architecture & Visiting Time | UP Tourism". tour-my-india. Retrieved 6 April 2022.