History, Importance, Timing, Festival Celebration, Interesting Fact and Tourist Guide of Nandbhavan, Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nandisvara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the key attraction of Nand Gaon, located on top of Nandisvara hill, beside the Nand Bhavan, in major pilgrimage center of Nand Gaon, Uttar Pradesh. The meaning of Nandisvara is Lord of Nandi. Nandiswara Temple is believed as one of the top most five presiding Shiv Temple of Braj Bhoomi. It is believed that Shivlinga was installed here by Vajranabha, the great grandson of Lord Krishna. Thus, it is said that Nand Gaon yatra cannot be completed without the Darshan of Nandisvara temple.
There are several legend associated with Nand Gaon, Nand Bhavan and Nandishwar Temple.
Interesting legend is associated with Nandiswar Hill, it is said that Lord Shiva had pleased Lord Krishna and asked for boon to be witnesses of his childhood pastimes. Then Lord Krishna has asked Lord Shiva to situated in Nandgaon in form of Hill. Then Lord Shiva had took the form of Hill which is later known as Nandishwar hill. Here Nandishvar means ‘the lord of Nandi’, one of the popular name of lord Shiva. Thus, the name Nandishvar is derived its existence from the Lord Shiva who is believed to reside here in the form of hill to witnesses the pastimes of Lord Krishna. Nandgaon is one of the key sub-forest or Upvans of Vrindavan where father of Nandbaba lived earlier. But later on due to torture of demons he had moved to Gokul.
Mllions of devotee across the world visits Nandgaon across the year, thus to facilitate them lots of Ashram, Dharmshala, Hotels, Guest House, Yatri Bhavan, Restaurants are built. Also you can easily find the public and private transport, auto rickshaw for the local sightseen and visit nearby Yatradham like Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Jatipura, Govardhan Hill, Barsana etc.
The best time to visit Nandishwar Temple is between October and March when weather is pleasant and during festival like Holi, Shivratri and Janmashtami which are celebrated with great zeal. Nand Gaon is the popular place to visit during the Holi and especially Nand Bhavan is very popular spot for Holi. Maha Shivratri festival is other main festival of Nandiswar Temple which celebrates with immense devotion by devotee for two days. On Maha Shivaratri, devotee visit this famous temple in Nandagon with their offerings and do the Abhishek with holy water of river Ganga as a part of the ritual.
How to Reach Nandishwar Temple, Nandgaon, Childhood Place of Lord Krishna, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nandgaon being one of the major pilgrimage center, one of the Sapt Puri of Hinduism and tourist destination, of Uttar Pradesh where people across the world visits around the year. It is very well connected with all major cities of India via road, rail and air network. Mathura has major railway junction which is just 55 km from Nandgaon from where you can get train to almost all region of India. Agra Airport and Delhi Airport are the nearest airport at distance of 110 and 120 respectively from Nandgaon. From where you can get flight to all major cities of India and across the globe. You can find private taxi and public transport as well from both airport to reach to Nandgaon. It is located at just 10 km from Barsana, 30 km from Govardhan, 32 km from Jatipura, 55 km from Mathura, 48 km from Vrindavan and 67 km from Gokul., 110 km from Agra, 120 km from Delhi. You can get direct buses from Agra, Delhi etc. to reach Mathura and then you can reach Nandgaon easily.
