Sridham Vrindavan Parikrama 2025

All Glories to Sri Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Saraswata Sampradaya! All Glories to my beloved Grand Spiritual Master His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Thakur Prabhupada & my beloved Spiritual Master His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Thakur.

🌸 You Are Cordially Invited 🌸
Join us for the Sridham Vrindavan Parikrama organized by Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math, Vrindavan
🗓️ From 3rd October to 10th October 2025

Let us walk together in the dust of Vraja, experience the divine pastimes of Radha and Krishna, and purify our hearts through darshan, kirtan, and prasadam.

📅 Parikrama Itinerary

🔹 3rd October 2025 (Friday)

• Departure from Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math, Vrindavan after Mangal Arati (approx. 5:30 a.m.)
• Visits:
  • Gopeswar Mahadev Puja – The guardian of Vrindavan, who grants entrance into the intimate pastimes of Radha and Krishna.
  • Banshivat – The sacred banyan tree where Lord Krishna enchanted the gopis by playing His divine flute, invoking the blissful Rasa-lila.
  • Pancha-Koshi Parikrama – Circumambulating the sacred five-kos radius around Vrindavan, immersing in the dust sanctified by Krishna’s pastimes.

🔹 4th October 2025 (Saturday)

• Visits:
  • Ashok Ban – A forest where Krishna’s playful pastimes are celebrated amidst flowering trees and divine tranquility.
  • Akrur Ghat – Where Akrur met Krishna and Balaram, overwhelmed by divine ecstasy.
  • Bishram Ghat – The resting place of Krishna after returning from Mathura, where His devotees offer heartfelt worship.
  • Dwarkadhish Mandir – A temple celebrating Krishna as the ruler of Dwarka, where royal pastimes are meditated upon.
  • Janmsthan – The birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura, a sacred site of profound spiritual significance.
  • Bhuteshwar Mahadev – Worshiped by Krishna, a Shiva temple filled with divine energy.
  • Dhruv Tila – Where the child Dhruv performed tapasya and received Krishna’s blessings.
  • Madhuban – A forest grove where Krishna danced with the gopis under the moonlit sky.
  • Talban – A grove of palm trees where Krishna played and rejoiced with His companions.
  • Kumudban – Known for Krishna’s lilas among blooming kumud flowers.
  • Santanu Kund – A sacred water body associated with Krishna’s playful pastimes and loving pastimes.

🔹 5th October 2025 (Sunday)

• Visits:
  • Jarkhor Goshala – A cowshed where Krishna cared for His beloved calves with affection.
  • Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunetri, Haridwar, Kedarnath – Pilgrimage references connecting Krishna’s transcendental presence with Himalayan tirthas.
  • Charan Pahari – A hill sanctified by Krishna’s footprints.
  • Pichal Pahar – A sacred hill known for Krishna’s hidden pastimes.
  • Byomasur Gufa – A cave associated with the demon Byomasur and Krishna’s victory over evil.
  • Bhojan Thali – A holy site where prasadam is offered to devotees.
  • Vrinda Devi – The goddess who arranges Krishna’s pastimes in Vraja.
  • Kameshwar Mahadev – A Shiva temple where Krishna’s loving pastimes are remembered.
  • Bimala Kund – A holy water reservoir linked to Krishna’s pastimes.
  • Kadamb Khandi – A forest of Kadamba trees where Krishna danced with the gopis.

🔹 6th October 2025 (Monday)

• Visits:
  • Barsana – The divine abode of Srimati Radharani, where Her childhood pastimes and eternal love for Krishna are celebrated.
  • Astasakhi Temples – Temples of the eight principal sakhis, closest companions of Radharani in Her pastimes.
  • Yavat
  • Nandgaon – The home of Nanda Baba and Krishna’s early pastimes with friends and family.

🔹 7th October 2025 (Tuesday)

• Visits:
  • Mansarovar – A divine lake formed from Radharani’s tears, where Krishna consoled Her with loving pastimes.
  • Belvan – A forest rich with spiritual vibrations, where Krishna’s playful pastimes are relived.
  • Bhandirvan – A grove where Krishna and the gopis performed rasa-lila surrounded by divine trees.
  • Banshivat – Where Krishna’s flute enchanted the gopis into blissful union.
  • Bhadravan – A peaceful forest sanctuary where Krishna shared divine pastimes with His devotees.

🔹 8th October 2025 (Wednesday)

• Visits:
  • Ravel (birthplace of Radharani) – A sacred site honoring Radharani’s childhood and Her eternal love for Krishna.
  • Brahmand Ghat – A holy ghat where cosmic pastimes are meditated upon.
  • Ramanreti – A grove where Krishna danced with the gopis in the moonlit night.
  • Chintaharan Mahadev – A Shiva temple where worries are removed by Krishna’s blessings.
  • Ukhalbandhan – A site where Krishna’s playful lilas involving a mortar are celebrated.
  • Chowrasi Khamba – A pillar monument symbolizing Krishna’s pastimes with friends.
  • Dauji (Balaram Mandir) – A temple honoring Krishna’s elder brother, Balaram, and His loving pastimes.

🔹 9th October 2025 (Thursday)

• Visits:
  • Sergarh – A fortified area sanctified by Krishna’s presence.
  • Khencha Dauji – A temple where Krishna’s brother Balaram’s lilas are remembered.
  • Biharvan – A serene forest where Krishna’s pastimes are relished by devotees.
  • Akshayvat – An immortal banyan tree associated with Krishna’s eternal pastimes.
  • Chirghat – A sacred ghat where Krishna’s lilas are worshiped.
  • Katyani – A goddess temple connected with Krishna’s playful pastimes.
  • Jait
  • Brahmaji Mandir – A temple honoring Lord Brahma’s devotion to Krishna.

🔹 10th October 2025 (Friday)

• Visits:
  • Bahula Ban – A forest where Krishna performed lilas amidst devotional ambiance.
  • Mukhrai Devi – A sacred site associated with Krishna’s protection of devotees.
  • Giriraj Parikrama (Surya Kund, Chandra Sarovar – waiting darshan) – Circumambulation of Giriraj Govardhan, worshiped by Krishna Himself, completing the journey with divine darshan and offerings.

🙏 Note:
Please carry essentials for travel and parikrama. Stay arrangements and prasadam will be facilitated by the Math for all registered participants.

💠 For more details kindly contact:
Address: Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math
(Old Dauji temple), Gopeswar Road
(near Gopeswar temple) P.O – Vrindavan
Dist: Mathura (U.P), Pin – 281121

Srila Bhakti Kinkar Avadoot Maharaj
📞 (+91) 8433168760

Sripad Yagneshwar Prabhu
📞 (+91) 70608 46714

Let us walk together in the dust of Vraja, in the association of devotees, and purify our hearts through Harikatha, kirtan, and darshan of these divine places.

Yours in the Service of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Mission,
B. B. Bodhayan
Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math (President)