Nand Bhavan - Nandgaon

Krishna and his childhood pastimes amuse every pilgrim, and this amusement towards the supreme almighty brings the pilgrims to his own abode the Braj Dham. Every part of this region narrates a different character of Lord Krishna. From Mathura to Nandgaon-Barsana, the affiliation of Kanha’s childhood with these cities makes them a privileged destination of pilgrimage tours. Nandgaon is said to be the place where lord Kanha sort refuge from the cruelties of Kansa. Nand Bhavan was the residence of Shri Krishna’s foster father Nand Maharaj in Nandgaon. Located at 30 km from Mathura, Nandgaon is located to the south adjacent to the Nandiswar hill. Nand Bhawan is nestled on a mountain peak verdant with green foliage all around. The rolling mountains at the backdrop make this place more spectacular. Mesmeric structure of devotion:

Visiting Nand Bhavan in Braj is like revisiting the infancy of Lord Krishna. The opulence of Nand Bhawan can be judged by its sprawling vast complex. The premises are huge and few ascending stairs lead to its entrance. Nand Bhawan is wealthy in its manifestation. The wide open spaces around the palace bring the yester-world real to the eyes. There are fascinating rooms exclusively allotted to everyone including father Nand baba, mother Yashoda, mother Rohini, Shri Krishna, Baldev, Shri Radha and their allies. The residence is extensive as it had a kitchen, dining hall, restrooms, storerooms etc. The mythical place is wrapped up with stories from the spiritually significant era. Besides splendid and spacious rooms, pilgrims here are allured by the red sandstone temple of Nand Maharaja. This magnificent 19th-century temple is the major attraction for pilgrims. The ceilings of the temple are flooded with beautiful paintings and the walls are decorated with the scenes from the spiritually significant era. The murals and paintings seem so real that they bring the episodic scenes back to life that were once played in this palace for real. The temple has the idols of the deities Nand baba, mother Yashoda, Shri Krishna, brother Balarama, beloved Shri Radha and other family members. The enshrined deities are worshipped by the locals daily with faith.

Devotees seek darshan of the child Krishna with Yashoda Mata and Nand Baba, perform parikrama of the Nandishwar hill, and celebrate Nandotsav with great devotional fervor.

Traditional stone structure supported by 84 carved stone pillars (Chaurasi Khamba) symbolizing the 84,00,000 species of life liberated by Lord Krishna's presence.