Visit
KUMUDVAN
₹2000/
per person
How forest got the name : The word ‘kumuda’ or ‘kumudini’ refers to a special variety of lotus flower, similar to a water lily,which formerly grew in great abunadance in kumud kunda, and because of these kumuda flowers, this sacred forest achieved its name.
• About Kamudavan:
Kamudavana is the smallest of the twelve sacred forests of Vraja with a parikrama of just
one and a half kilometers. The sacred forest has now completely disappeared and a small village now stands here where the forest once stood. The village is known locally as Kudarban which is a corruption of the name Kamudavana. The word ‘kamuda’ or ‘kamudini’ refers to a special variety of lotus flower, similar to a water lily, which formerly grew in great abundance in Kamuda-kunda, and because of these kamuda flowers, this sacred forest achieved its name. The celebrated lake of Kamuda-kunda is still present here although somewhat reduced in size. It is said that Radha and Krishna used to enjoy many wonderful water sports 0al-vihara) in this sacred lake. The word ‘jal’ means ‘water’ and ‘vihara’ means ‘pastimes’, and because of these jalvihara pastimes took place here in this lake, it is also known as Vihara-kunda.
• Places to visit in this forest:
• How forest got the name : The word ‘kumuda’ or ‘kumudini’ refers to a special variety of lotus flower, similar to a water lily,which formerly grew in great abunadance in kumud kunda, and because of these kumuda flowers, this sacred forest achieved its name.
Highlights of the Tour
- Kumud kunda: Kapil muni spent considerable time at kumudvana performing austerirties on the banks of kumud kunda because of kapilamuni this kunda is also called as gangasagara kunda.
- Go Kapil mauni temple.
- Chaitanyamahaprabhu lotus feet temple.
Activities Plan
- This morning pick up form Delhi and drive to Vrindavan. Upon arrival check in hotel later proceeds to sightseeing of Vrindavan, visit Isckon Temple, Krishna &Balram Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, Seva Kunj and Dham. Back to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Vrindavan.
- This morning after breakfast check out from hotel and proceeds to visit Dwakadhish Temple, Krishna Janmabhoomi and other temple. Later drive back to Delhi.
