How To Reach Barsana
Mathura and Vrindavan are the cities of Shri Krishna. The devotees and admirers of Shri Krishna go here to see him. But there is a place in Mathura and Vrindavan where Shri Krishna himself has been a devotee. Krishna has performed Raas Leela in this place. This place is known not by the name of Krishna but by the name of Radha Rani. The place we are talking about is Barsana… Radha Rani was born here. The distance of Barsana from Mathura is about 50 km and its distance from Vrindavan is about 43 km. Barsana comes in the Braj Bhoomi region where devotees go only to see Radha Rani. In the streets of Barsana, you will feel the love of Krishna and Radha at every step. Let us tell you where you can visit after going to Barsana.
Where to visit in Barsana?
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Radha Rani Temple: Shreeji Temple in Barsana is also known as Radha Rani Temple. Tourists come from far and wide to see this magnificent temple. Radha Ji was born here, so this temple is dedicated to her. To see Radha and Krishna in this temple, you have to climb about 200 stairs. There are many paintings of Radha and Krishna on the walls inside this temple.
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Dan Bihari Temple: Daan Bihari Temple is located at a distance of about 600 meters from Shri Radha Rani Temple. This temple is one of the oldest temples in the vicinity. It is believed that there was a devotee in the area who needed money for his daughter’s wedding and Lord Krishna collected money equal to Radha’s weight and donated it to the needy villager. After this incident, Daan Bihari Temple was established at this place.
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Kirti Mandir: Kirti Mandir in Barsana is also known as Rangeeli Mandir. Located in the heart of the city, Kirti Mandir is dedicated to Radha’s divine mother Kirti Maiya, after whom the temple is named. It is the only temple in the world that has a statue of Radharani sitting on her mother’s lap. The temple is located right next to the Rangeeli Mahal.
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Jugal Kishore Temple: There is another beautiful temple located in Barsana by the name of Jugal Kishore Mandir. It is one of the oldest temples around. It is made of red sandstone and is located right opposite the Keshi Ghat and hence is also known as Keshi Ghat Temple.
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Prem Sarovar: There is Prem Sarovar between Nanda village and Barsana. According to religious Puranas, once Radha came here to meet Krishna but Krishna did not come that day. Then Radha started crying and this lake was formed from the flow of her tears.
How to reach Barsana?
If you have been to Mathura and Vrindavan, then Barsana is not very far from there. Radha Rani temple is about 50 km from Mathura. Whereas, the distance from Vrindavan to Barsana is about 47 km. You will easily get buses and taxis to go here.
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