Just a few mtrs. ahead of Raman Reti and Nand Bhavan (next diary entry), along the banks of the river Yamuna is another sacred spot - the Brahmand Ghat. This is the spot where an infant Lord Krishna had shown the entire universe or Brahmand in his mouth to His mother Yashoda. That is how the place came to be known as the Brahmand Ghat.
The Board explains why 'Brahmand Ghat' is so called
It so happened that one day while playing with His friends, Lord Krishna swallowed some particles of mud. When mother Yashoda came to know about this act, she rushed to this very spot and worriedly asked Him to open His mouth so that she could remove all the mud from the mouth of her darling child. Krishna opened His mouth wide. She stared in utter disbelief and amazement at what she saw - she could see everything, the sun, the moon, the planets, the movement of the celestial orbs, the entire galaxy - everything, the entire world was contained within the small confines of his Krishna's mouth. This sight that Yashoda saw is what has kept this place alive even today and helped it gain significance in the list of places-to-visit in Mathura.
Yamuna River, Brahmand Ghat
In resonance with this story, the mud of this place - Braj ki Raj, is considered very auspicious and pilgrims take it along with them back home for good luck and well being. Packets of small mud balls are also sold, a smear of which it is believed can cure even the most fatal diseases.
A board displays the importance of the 'Braj Ki Raj'
Braj Ki Raj - the divine mud on sale
There is a small temple built in commemoration to this event in history on the banks of the Brahmand Ghat with the Yamuna River flowing below.
Temple housing various deities
Pilgrims also offer prayers, women especially praying for their long lives of their husbands, to a wish fulfilling sacred peepal tree in the surroundings.
The sacred peepal tree
A cow shed is maintained in the premises too.
Cow-Shed in the premises
52 Comments
Very happy to read and know about Brahmand Ghat. Thank you so much :)
ReplyDeleteWaiting for the next - Nand Bhavan.
A great, colorful post for the day and wonderful captures, Arti! Thanks as always for sharing! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteObviously a very sacred site, I love this creation story.
ReplyDeleteSo mysterious, this story of lord Krishna. And i love that tree ... Happy monday daer Arti!
ReplyDeleteSo good to read about the place I visited every year during my childhood. It brought back lot of fond memories. Thanks for posting lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe temple area is very beautiful with all of its color.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your stories and like to see the colorful part of the world you call home.
ReplyDeleteSuperb Arti.. As I said earlier, I did not know there are so manuy places to visit in Mathura.. Eagerly looking forward to your next post.
ReplyDeleteHi Arti,
ReplyDeleteAlways good to read about your Country and interesting how the mud from this place is considered good luck and well being.
Also liked seeing the sacred peepal tree.
Happy week
Carolyn
Mahavan is a very nice idyllic spot so close to Baldeo where there is another temple dedicated to Krishna's elder brother Baldeo. Hope to see your next post of that place! Thanks for refreshing the memories, Arti:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this and the explanation/translation of 'Brahmand Ghat' on the board.
ReplyDeleteNice place. I missed out on this when i went to mathura.
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Arti,
ReplyDeleteWhat a significant story about Lord Krishna!! The myth of the universe in his mouth is symbolic and inspirational. The divine world and universe must be in the different dimension, transcending time. Immense and beautiful story!
Thanks a lot forsharing.
Best wishes, keiko
What a great story about Krishna's mouth!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots - looks like a great place to visit.
Nice pictures with interesting write-up...
ReplyDeletenice narration with pics
ReplyDeleteThe sacred peepal tree is very colorful and I imagine that people living there are happy.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how surprise his mother was when she saw what was in his mouth. I could use some of that mud!
ReplyDeleteSense of nostalgia after reading this post Arti. I didn't know the mud in Mathura is called "Braj ki Raj". Nice info. Beautiful post, as always. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to read your post.Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs, interesting entry. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs, interesting entry. I am greeting
ReplyDeletenice to read about the place
ReplyDeleteHi Arti Dear,
ReplyDeleteWow! this time visit to Mathura :)
I love to read your posts. Feel like me too visited those places.
Thank you so much! :) :)
A beautiful place and interesting to read the mythological history .
ReplyDeleteI love the story of the moon, the sun, the universe in Lord Krishna's mouth. Have you kept some healing mud for yourself? I once visited a small church in New Mexico where the dirt was said to be healing - the hole continually filled with new dirt no matter how much was scooped out. I brought some back with me and keep it still. Your journeys are delightful Arti. happy day to you.
ReplyDeleteAs a kid I love that episode of Lord Krshna. It must be a divine feeling to go to that place and bringing back the mud with you. I will read and prepare an itinerary when I will plan a trip to Mathura and nearby...:)
ReplyDeleteI feel that the story inside the mouth of Lord Krishna is holy ,essence of human being.
ReplyDeletethe sacred peepal tree is colorful.
Thank you for the interesting guide.
Hello, Arti! The story of entire galaxy in the mouth of Lord Krishna is mystical on its own and interesting in its connection to the origin of the universe which is made up of particles. I enjoyed your stories as well as the colorful photos as always.
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Your photos never cease to amaze me Arti.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting the story of young Krishna; holding whole universe in his mouth! The dress of the lady at the temple looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this pilgrimage as always.
The Yamuna river by the ghat is a welcome sight.
ReplyDeletesorry for visiting late... had my exams in between... the place seems to be so so colorful and traditional... and river yamuna looks amazingly big... history and mythology are always amazing and interesting to read... yeat another interesting post in ur blog...
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos
ReplyDeleteThis is a unique and interesting story about seeing the universe in Krishna's mouth. I can see why pilgrims flock to that place and buy packets of mud to take back home. I wonder if the mud does cure all ailments. Are cows kept on the premises because they are sacred?
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ReplyDeleteA very Nice post Arti ,
ReplyDeleteGot to know a lot more about Mathura , thanks a lot for the info :).
Great work keep it up
The minute i see you might have a new post i normally rush over here, even though i haven't posted a comment to say thanks til now, i adore your posts. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the virtual tour ..
ReplyDeleteInteresting pics as always.
ReplyDeletewhat a very interesting story, without it, I probably would not appreciate much the pictures, but after reading the story behind, these pictures have so much meaning, and you captured them wonderfully to convey the messages so well.
ReplyDelete@gigihawaii Lord Krishna loved cows and shared a very special loving bond with them. Hence, one sees a lot of temples in Mathura/Vrindavan trying to maintain a cow shed. Not only this, cows also roam freely on the streets along with human populace in this historic town -- something which is most often restricted to some few smaller and historic towns of India.
ReplyDeletepics says it all Arti ..
ReplyDeletebeautiful post!
wonderfull writeup ... every childhood story of lord krishna is so mystical ... that god manifested as a little child and displayed so many wonderfull leelas ... meditating on these leelas alone is sufficient for this age of kali. And u have the good fortune to even visit these holy places. Thank you for sharing your experiences
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of the temple!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. I came across color naming one time and many people love India pink and India orange. I love those colors too and more. You really have unique and very colorful cultures hence the manifestation of your own colors too.
ReplyDeleteVery informative entry again. Have a nice day! :)
a very interesting place so wonderfully captured...I love mud too...and yes even the smell of it...beautiful story of the entire galaxy being seen inside the mouth of Lord Krishna...I would love to someday visit the place....may you have a blessed day Arti :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the colorful peepel tree! How beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely post. Nice pictures and narration.
ReplyDeletehow place is this i am going to visit this place ? is there any picnic spot place ?
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ReplyDeleteI did not see any picnic spot there but you can spend some time by the Yamuna River Ghat and take a dip in the River if you like. I found the entire area quite peaceful actually.
The mud of Brahmanda ghat cures even the terrible and incurable diseases, you said. It is true.
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