History, Importance, Timing, Festival Celebration, Interesting Facts, 19th Bethakji of Vallabhacharya Mahaprabhuji, Pavan Sarovar, Nand Gaon, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Bethakji are the holy site for the followers of the Pushtimarg tradition of the Vaishnava Sampradaya. These sacred places are located across the India and associated with Shri Vallabhacharyaji – Mabhaprabhuji who lived in 15th century, the founder of Pushtimarg and his descendants. There are total 142 Bethakji, in which 84 Bethakji of Shree Mahaprabhuji, 28 of his son Viththalanath Gusainji and 30 of his seven grandsons. Shri Govindghat Baithakji located in Gokul is among the first one of the 84 Bethakji of Shree Mahaprabhuji.
Shri Maha Prabhuji Bethakji here at Pan Sarovar, Nand Gaon is 19th Bethakji out of 84 bethakji. During the visit of 84 Kos Braj Bhoomi, Maha Prabhuji did Bhagavad Parayana for sixth month here at Pan Sarovar, Nand Gaon. It is believed that Shri Vallabhacharya Maha Prabhuji did parayana for 7 days and left for next place. But here in Nand Gaon, Maha Prabhuji had spent around six month in Bhagvad satsang. Thus, 19th Bethakji of Maha Prabhuji holds high importance in followers of Pushti Marg sect of Vaishnav.
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 19th Bethakji at Pavan Sarovar is between October and March when weather is pleasant and during festival like Holi and Janmashtami which are celebrated with great zeal.
How to Reach 19th Bethakji, Pan Sarovar, 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.
