Tour Guide, Calcutta, India
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Vrindavan is a celestial pilgrimage; Brinda is called Tulsi and the place is called Vrindavana because it has a large family of basil plants. This place is replete with the stories of the loving personality of Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, the divine Lord Krishna was born in a cellar in Mathura but raised by his foster parents in Vrindavan.
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu rediscovered the sacred forests of Vrindavan during the 16th century in his quest for divine love. His spiritual power, he was able to locate all the places in and around Vrindavan that were associated with Lord Krishna's transcendent pastimes. Some such holy places are Gokul, Nandgaon, Barsana, Baldeo, Mahavan, Radha Kund, and Govardhan.
Bankey Bihari Temple is a major temple in Vrindavan dedicated to Lord Krishna. Mythologically, Krishna spent his childhood and teenage days in Vrindavan, so the idol here is in the form of Nand Gopal that is the childhood incarnation of Krishna. The idol is black in colour and is usually kept inside the premises behind the curtain.
Nidhi Van: This is one of the most famous, religious, and mysterious temples in Vrindavan. It has many interesting stories or myths behind it. It is believed that Lord Krishna comes after nightfall and performs spiritual activities (Lilas) with Radha and all his gopis. Inside the temple is a beautifully ornamented statue of Lord Krishna and Radha. The park that surrounds the Nidhi Van in Vrindavan is covered with small trees and is home to many monkeys.
Barsana This is the birthplace of Sri Radha Rani, the beloved of Lord Krishna; it is, fact, to a celebration of Radha's life and the eternal love between her and Lord Krishna. Barsana is also famous for its Lathmar Holi, which depicts the ancient tradition of playing Holi with sticks and shields along with colours.