Devotees Vaishnavas: Sangama-Ghat

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Sangama-Ghat

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Sangama-Ghat

This ghat is situated between Rädhä-Kunda and Syäma-Kunda. The two kunds meet under this platform. Sangama means “meeting”. This is the Yogapitha of the eternal pastimes of the Divine Couple Sri Rädhä-Krishna. Vaishnavas first bathe in Rädhä-Kunda and then in Syäma-Kunda. It is said that there was an old tamäla tree here that disclosed to one devotee that it was Agastya Rishi.

Este Ghat está situado entre el Rädhä-Kunda y el Syäma-Kunda. Los dos Kundas se encuentran bajo esta plataforma. Sangama significa "lugar de encuentro". Este es el Yogapitha de los eternos pasatiempos de la Divina Pareja Sri Rädhä-Krishna. Los Vaishnavas primero se baïan en el Rädhä-Kunda y luego en el Syäma-Kunda. Se dice que allí se encontraba el viejo arbol Tamäla del que hablaba el Devoto Rishi Agastya.

Sangam Ghat, Allahabad

The term "Sangam" means the confluence of two or more rivers. At Allahabad, Sangam is the point at which the holy river Ganga (Ganges) meets with another river Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. At the Sangam, the waters of the Ganges and the Yamuna can be distinctly seen to merge into one. It is around 7 km from Civil Lines, pandas (priests) perform puja and assist the devout in their ritual ablutions in the shallow waters. Boats to the Sangam, used by pilgrims and tourists alike, can be rented at the ghat. During the Kumbh/Ardh Kumbh festivals the Sangam truly comes alive and attracts the devout/tourists from all over the world.

El término "Sangam" significa la confluencia de dos o mas rios. En Allahabad, Sangam es el punto en el cual el sagrado río Ganga (Ganges) se encuentra con otros dos ríos el río Yamuna y el mítico río Saraswati. En Sangam, las aguas del Ganges y del Yamuna se pueden ver distintamente y como se combinan las unas con las otras. Alrededor de 7 Kms de Línea Civil, los pandas (sacerdotes o brahmanes) realizan pujas y asisten a devotos en sus abluciones rituales en las aguas bajas (orillas). Los barcos en el río Sangam, se pueden alquilar por peregrinos y turistas igualmente en el ghat. Durantes los festivales de Kumbha y Ardh Kumbha el río Sangam atrae vivamente a los devotos y a los turistas de todo el mundo.

Akrura Ghat

Akrura Ghat is one of the bathing ghats at Vrindavan in Mathura District. This is the place where Lord Krishna and Lord Balram is believed to have revealed their forms of Lord Vishnu and Sesha to Akrura. The text Adi Varaha Purana illustrates Akrura Ghata as the king of all holy places. Major point of attraction here is an ancient temple with Krishna and Balram as the deities. Akrura is depicted as standing in between them. It is believed that one can eradicate all his sins by bathing here on full moon days.

Bihariji

The best-known temple in Vrindavan, home to a Krishna idol known as Thakur-ji. The idol's eyes are said to be so powerful that it is kept hidden from view behind a curtain, which is opened and closed every few minutes.

Chakratirtha Ghat

Chakratirtha Ghat is located in Mathura. The pilgrims descend the stairs of this ghat to take bath in the sacred waters of the Yamuna River. Vishram Ghat, the most important ghat in the town, and Neelakanteshwar Temple are located nearby.

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat is located in the holy town of Mathura and lies on the banks of Yamuna River. Neelakanteshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located nearby.

Dwarkadheesh Temple

Dwarkadheesh Temple, built in 1814, it is the main temple in the town. During the festive days of Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is decorated on a grandiose scale.

Ganesh Ghat

Ganesh Ghat is one among the numerous ghats on the banks of Yamuna River in the holy town of Mathura. Vishram Ghat, the most important ghat in the town, is located to the south of Ganesh Ghat.

Gita Mandir

Gita Mandir is situated on the city outskirts, the temple carving and painting are a major attraction. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Krishna. The whole of the Bhagavad Gita is inscribed on the walls of the temple.

Govinda Dev Mandir

Built by Man Singh of Jaipur in 1590, this squat, bulky temple reportedly had four stories lopped off during Aurangzeb"s reign of terror. These days it"s just infested by monkeys.

Holi Gate

The main approach to the old city, Mathura, is through the Holi Gate. Built of ornately decorated sandstone, it is considered as Mathura’s major landmark.

Jaigurudeo Temple

Jaigurudeo Temple also named "Naam Yog Sadhna Mandir". It resembles the Tajmahal, built with white marble. It is a unique temple in that you are prohibited from donating if you are a non-vegetarian.

Jama Masjid

Built by Abo-inNabir-Khan in 1661.A.D. the mosque has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels currently exist. Katra Masjid, the impressive red sandstone mosque built by Aurangzenb, is just 0.5 km west of the Jami Masjid.

Kankhal Ghat

Kankhal Ghat is one of the ghats on the banks of Yamuna River in Mathura. The ghat witnesses a heavy influx of devotees during the Janmashtami and Jhula festivals. Numerous ghats and temples are located near Kankhal Ghat. Veni Madhav Temple is nearby.

Kesi Ghat

Kesi Ghat, by the Yamuna. According to the legend, this is where Krishna killed the demon Kesi and then bathed to celebrate. Aarti (prayer lamps) are offered to the Yamuna here every evening.

Krishna Balaram Mandir

Krishna Balaram Mandir better known as the ISKCON Temple. A major draw for Hare Krishna (ISKCON) pilgrims to India, and uniquely among Vrindavan"s temples well equipped to deal with foreign visitors.

Krishna Janma Bhoomi

Krishna Janma Bhoomi has two main place to visit in this complex. First is a prison cell where Vasudev and Devaki, parents of Sri Krishna were held captive. This place is on the left hand side of the main complex. This is the cell were Bhagwan Sri Krishna was born hence the most sacred place in world for all the followers of Bhagwan Sri Krishna. One cannot miss the spiritual and mystical power in the cell. After darsan here visit a magnificent temple. The idol of Sri Krishna and Radha are so beautiful and has a soothing effect on the devotees. I am sure a any nonbeliever will also feel the magic. There are many other idols of gods here. Walls and ceiling are painted with some of the most events in the life of Sri Krishna. One can climb up the stairs if authority allows to get a great view of idols.

Krishnaganga Ghat

Krishnaganga Ghat is one among the numerous ghats in the holy town of Mathura. It lies on the banks of Yamuna River. Vishram Ghat and Neelakanteshwar Temple is located nearby.

Mathura Government Museum

Located at Dampier Park, it has one of the finest collection of archaeological interest. Rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 B.C.-1200A.D.) are on display. It was originally called the Curzon Museum of Archaeology. It is a leading center of research, study, and preservation of Mathura’s splendid heritage of art. The museum is housed in a fine octagonal red sandstone building, located at Dampier Park. It has the largest collection of Kushana sculptures in the country. The museum also has a fine collection of stone sculptures and terracotta, gold, silver and copper coins, clay seals, ancient pottery, paintings, and bronzes.

Mathura Jain Chorasi

Mathura Jain Chorasi, located on NH-2, it is the worship place of Jains. Here is the largest statue of Lord Jambu Swami & is is made up of single piece of greynite stone. This statue is about 21 feet in hight in sitting position of lord Jambu Swami.

Prayag Ghat

Prayag Ghat is located on the banks of Yamuna River in Mathura. Located on the top of this ghat is the Veni Madhav Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Numerous ghats and temples are situated near Prayag Ghat. The most important of these ghats is the Vishram Ghat.

Radhakund

Radhakund, located about 5 km north of Govardhan and 26 km west of Mathura is a large lake. This sacred lake is the spot where Lord Krishna is said to have killed Arishta - the bull demon. Every year on the 8th day of the dark half of the month of Kartik (October/November), a large fair is held. Kusuma Sarovara, known for its inspiring architecture, is about 2 km from this lake.

Radhavallabh Mandir

Radhavallabh Mandir, a very well known ancient temple of Vrindavan, founded by Shri Hith Harivansh Mahaprabhu, Sri Radhavallabh Lal"s idol resemble Sri Radha and Sri Krishna to be embodied in it together- "One soul and two bodies".

Rangji Mandir

Rangji Mandir is the single largest temple in Vrindavan, built in 1851 in a South Indian style, complete with intricate seven-story gopuram (gateway) at the entrance. Inside is a 50-ft high wooden chariot, taken out yearly for festivals, and in the inner courtyard is the 50-ft high gold-plated pillar known as Dhwaja Stambha.

Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart

Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart is one of the charming peculiarities of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. The church was built in 1860, in the army cantonment area. This structure displays a harmonious blend of western elements with details taken from local temple architecture.

Saraswati Sangam Ghat

Saraswati Sangam Ghat is located on banks of Yamuna River in Mathura. Vishram Ghat and Neelakanteshwar Temple are nearby.

Seva Kunj

Seva Kunj, planted with countless tulsi (holy basil) trees, this is the garden where gopis dance for Krishna at night, and where Krishna and his lover Radha spend the night locked in the Moti Mahal.

Vishram Ghat

Vishram Ghat is one among the numerous ghats on the banks of Yamuna in Mathura. Legend has it that Lord Krishna took rest after killing kamsa here. Some of the most important temples at Mathura are in the vicinity of the ghat.

Vrindavan

Vrindavan, also spelled Brindavan, is a holy town in Uttar Pradesh. The town stands on the original forest of Vrindavana where the Hindu deity Krishna spent his childhood, on the banks of the Yamuna river. Vrindavan is also known as the City of Widows, due a peculiar industry that has sprung up here.

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