Question

In which state of India is the Govardhan Parvat located?
1. Gujarat
2. Maharashtra
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Uttarakhand

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Uttar Pradesh

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.

• In the district of Mathura, there is located a sacred destination in Uttar Pradesh - Govardhan Parvat, a hill which is believed to be lifted by Lord Krishna on his finger. 
• Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill during his childhood on one finger to save his village of Mathura from fierce rains and thunderstorms.
• The name of Govardhan Hill has two interpretations.
  • 'Gau' (Go) is the Hindi word for the holy cow, and 'Vardhan' is the shelter where cows are kept.
• Govardhan Hill or the Giri Raj is situated at a distance of 22 km from Vrindavan.
  • It has been stated in the Holy Bhagwat Gita that according to Lord Krishna, Govardhan Parvat is not different from him.

• ​ Kusum Sarovar Lake:
  • Kusum Sarovar is a historical monument on the holy Govardhan Hill made out of sandstone.
  • This is also the place known for the memorial chhatri of Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal.
  • Kusum Sarovar set beautifully on the Govardhan Hill is also known as Lake of Flowers.
• Radha Kund Temple:
  • Radha Kund Mandir is placed in Radha Kund, the place where Lord Krishna killed Arista, the bull demon after which he took a bath in the Radha Kund pond for purification.
  • The temple attracts many devotees all year round.
  • It is believed to be the place where Radha and Krishna shared a lot of happy times.
• Mansi Ganga Lake:
  • This is known to be the largest lake in the central Govardhan.
  • The myth goes that one who takes a bath in Mansi Ganga is relieved of his sins and attains the purest devotion of Lord Krishna.
• Danghati Temple:
  • A prominent temple on Govardhan Hill is the Danghati temple.
  • The names come from the words 'Daan' which means donation and 'ghati' which means Valley.
  • The specialty about this temple is that the deity here is made in the form of a rock dressed up by the priests to resemble Lord Krishna holding Govardhan Parvat on his little finger.