Vrindavan is about 150 km south of Delhi. The nearest train station is Vrindavan's twin holy town Mathura, 12 km (20 min) away by rickshaw. A one-way ride from Vrindavan's train station will cost you Rs.100 upwards.
Vrindavan is about 50 km from Agra, which hosts the Taj Mahal. It lies on the tourist Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Fair and Festivals
The little town comes alive with colourful festivals throughout the year. During the festival of colour which heralds the onset of spring. Several classical and folk artistes render enthralling performances. Janmashtami, the birthday of Shri Krishna is celebrated with great pomp and splendour throughout Braj. The Raaslila is enacted recreating the many legends of Shri Krishna's life - his amorous dalliances with the gopies. Ceremonies in the temples at midnight include the bathing of the image of infant Krishna which is then placed in a silver cradle. Songs of devotion are sung and toys offered for the amusement of the divine child. Thousands gather to offer their prayers and Mathura is astir with their devotion and celebrations.
Vrindavan, any person may go there, and even if he is sinful he will at once contact an atmosphere of spiritual life, and automatically chant the names ofKrishna and Radha. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 3.20.4 purport)
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Raman Reti Marg Vrindavan - 281121, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA