Barsana
Barsana is a historical town and nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] Barsana is believed to be the birthplace and home of the Hindu goddess Radha, the chief consort of Krishna. It is in the Braj region. The main attraction of the town is Radha Rani Temple.
Barsana Barsana Dham | |
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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°ECoordinates: 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 |
Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Govardhan are nearby cities which are all connected to Krishna and attract huge amount of devotees every year. Barsana is part of the Krishna circuit (Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Govardhan, Kurukshetra, Dwarka and Bhalka).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] 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
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[3][4]-
- 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 [5]
- Maan Mandir
- Shri Radha Kushal Bihari Temple [6]
- Daan Bihari Temple [7]
Transportation
Road
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
- BDB/Vrindavan is on the Mathura-Vrindavan MG link.
- VRBD/Vrindavan Road is on the Agra-Delhi chord.
Flight
Nearest Airports are Agra Airport and New Delhi International Airport.
References
- ^ "Barsana, India". Falling Rain Genomics. from the original on 5 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ . 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.