The festival of Janmashtami is to be celebrated on 26th August. Lord Shri Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on the day of Janmashtami. The story and child leelas related to Lord Shri Krishna are remembered for centuries. His birthplace is in Mathura, while his childhood was spent at the house of Mother Yashoda in Gokul Vrindavan. In such a situation, people like to go to Mathura Vrindavan to feel the birthplace and childhood of Lord Shri Krishna. However, there are many other places related to his life with which Shri Krishna has a deep connection. Know about these holy places related to the life of Shri Krishna. On the occasion of Janmashtami, you can also visit the places related to the life of Shri Krishna for darshan.

Dwarka (Gujarat)
A grand temple of Shri Krishna is built in Dwarka located in Gujarat. Actually, after leaving Mathura, Shri Krishna came to Gujarat and settled in the city of Dwarka. He is called the king of Dwarka. This city was a major place during his reign and even today it is an important pilgrimage site. Dwarka is also called the "capital of Lord Krishna". The Dwarkadhish temple is the main attraction here, where Shri Krishna is worshipped.

Kurukshetra (Haryana)
The battle of Mahabharata was fought in Kurukshetra in Haryana, and it was here that Lord Krishna preached the Gita to Arjun. This place is very important for Indian history and religiosity. Brahma Sarovar and Geeta Updesh Sthal are the main religious places in Kurukshetra.

Somnath (Gujarat)
It is said that Lord Krishna spent his last days in Prabha's area near Somnath before ending his incarnation. It was here that he had to give up his body due to the arrow of a hunter. Somnath temple is a major Jyotirlinga temple and is a witness to the last events related to Shri Krishna.

Giriraj Parvat, Govardhan
It is a mountain located near Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, which Lord Krishna lifted on his little finger and protected the people of Gokul from the anger of Indra. Govardhan Puja and Govardhan Parikrama are the main religious activities here. Govardhan mountain is related to the pastimes of Lord Krishna and lakhs of devotees come here to perform parikrama.

Barsana

Lord Krishna also has an unbreakable relationship with Barsana. It is popular that Radha Rani lives in Barsana. Lord Krishna loved Radha ji. Kanha used to go to Barsana to meet Radha ji. There is also a tree of Radha Krishna in Rawal village here.

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