Trip To Raman Reti in Gokul Vrindavan

Mathura is an important city in India and it is one of the holiest cites in Hinduism. The city is regarded as the birthplace of Lord Krishna and it is one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism. According to Hindu Mythology and sacred books of Hinduism not only Lord Krishna was born here but also he spent his childhood and most of his adulthood. Therefore the entire city of Mathura hosts many temples dedicated to various life events of Lord Krishna.

Raman Reti or the Raman Van is one such important place in Mathura where Lord Krishna spent his childhood playing with his cowherd friends. Raman Reti is also important in the life of Lord Krishna because it is the place where he killed many demons and found the love of his life i.e. Goddess Radha. Raman Reti is situated in Old Gokul and is approximately 10Km from the city of Mathura. In this article, we would inform our readers about the importance of Raman Reti in the life of Lord Krishna and Hinduism, what sites to visit in Raman Reti and nearby places to visit in Mathura.

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How to Reach Raman Reti In Mathura

Raman Reti Gokul Vrindavan Mathrua

As mentioned above Raman Reti is 10 Km away from the main city of Mathura and 2 Km from Gokul. It takes approximately 25-30 minutes to reach here from the main city. The roads are well constructed and after crossing Gokul Barrage 10 minutes of a further drive is required.

Why One Should Visit Raman Reti

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The word Raman means to play and Reti means sand. Raman Reti is the place wherein his childhood Lord Krishna used to come every day to play with his brother Lord Balram and his cowherd friends. Bhagavata Purana mentions many childhood stories of Lord Krishna like the story of Kaliya Naag. Lord Krishna performed many miracles in his childhood and Raman Reti witnessed most of them, therefore, the site plays an important role in the life of Lord Krishna.

Raman Reti Gokul Vrindavan sculptures
The path leading to Raman Reti is filled with various sculptures related to Hinduism

Another reason why the place is important because during his days spent in Raman Reti Lord Krishna found the love of his life and Goddess Radha. Here he met Radha and the bonding between them grew so strong that as of today it sets an example of true love.

Places to Visit in Raman Reti

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There are many beautiful sites in Raman Reti and all are situated close to each other so a lot of traveling is not required once you reach here. As soon as you reach Raman Reti you would be welcomed by Deer and Bird Sanctuary. One can see many Deer, Swans, and Emus eating, playing and taking rest under the tree shades. The whole compound is filled with sand and a small pond lies within it for swans. It depicts the importance of animals in Hinduism.

Raman Reti Gokul Vrindavan Mathrua deer image
Deer and Bird Sanctuary is situated at the entrance of Raman Reti. Both Deer and Swans can be seen in the image.

Famous Shri Udaseen Karshni ashram is situated adjacent to the animal sanctuary and the ashram has a large pool for bathing and recreational purposes. The path between the entrance of Ashram and the pool hosts various sculptures related to Hinduism, Buddhism, and life of Lord Krishna. The Karshni Ashram also hosts the Raman Bihariji Temple. The old temple had deteriorated with time and a new temple was constructed and the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are moved to the new temple. Krishna Balarama Temple is another important site to visit in Raman Reti and there is also Radha Krishna Temple and Lord Shiva Temple in the same premises.

Krishna Balram Temple Raman Reti Gokul Vrindavan
Image of Shiva temple and Krishna Balarama Temple in Raman Reti

There is a small shrine which was established by Saint Gayandas Ji Maharaj and he used to perform prayers and various rituals here. It is also believed that Raman Reti was founded by him. Besides temples, Raman Reti also hosts residential area constructed especially for Sages. The entire area is constructed in a form of a village and even houses are in the form of a rural hut.

Raman Reti Gokul Vrindavan Mathrua hut
Residential Huts for Sages and other devotees in Raman Reti

According to locals prior to 1978, the whole area was filled with sand and it hosted various Peepal and Kadamb Trees. Locals also mention that in past Saint Aatmanand Giri visited Raman Reti and Lord Krishna himself appeared in the dream of Saint Aatmananda Giri.

Raman Reti Gokul Vrindavan Mathrua Narsingh
Sculpture of Lord Narsingh, Gautam Buddha and Yashoda Maa in Raman Reti

Just 4.5 Km from Raman Reti there is a place called Mahavan where famous Muslim Poet Raskhan is buried. Raskhan was born Muslim but his devotion to Lord Krishna was beyond comparison. The entomb of Raskhan is situated in Mahavan and it is also a place to visit while visiting Raman Reti.

raskhan in Mahavan Raman reti Gokul
The Grave of Famous Poet Raskhan is situated 4 Km from Raman Reti in Mahavan

Other Places to Visit Near Raman Reti In Mathura

As mentioned earlier the city of Mathura is full of temples dedicated to Lord Krishna therefore almost in every part of the city there is a religious shrine dedicated to him. There may be more than 100 major temples dedicated to Lord Krishna and from a traveler’s point of view, it is difficult to cover them all. Therefore we have classified the important temples of Mathura that one should visit while planning a trip to Mathura.

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Raman Reti Ashram hosts a pool for Bathing and recreation

Important Temples Situated in Mathura

Raman Reti Gokul VrindavanArtifacts

Vrindavan

Vrindavan is the most important place and it hosts many old and new temples related to Lord Krishna. Major temples situated in Vrindavan includes Prem Mandir, Sri Banke Bihari Temple, ISKON Temple also called Krishna Balaram Mandir, Mata Vaishno Devi Temple and Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir (Under Construction).

Temples Situated in Gokul

Gokul is another important religious place in Mathura as Lord Krishna spent his childhood here. Temples in Gokul are smaller in size and several in number and they are dedicated to Lord Krishna and Lord Balram. Gokul Barrage is constructed on river Yamuna and there are many ghats from the times of Lord Krishna. An important thing about Gokul is that Non-Veg food is strictly prohibited here.

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Raman Reti Vrindavan Mathrua deer finght image

Temples Situated in Mathura City

Mathura City hosts two important temples associated with Lord Krishna. These temples are Dwarkadheesh Temple and Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi. Both these temples have a very high place in Hinduism.

Temples in Govardhan and Govardhan Pilgrimage

Govardhan town is situated nearly 25Km from Vrindavan and 30 Km from Gokul. Govardhan is famous for Goverdhan Hill and devotees come here to perform 21km long Parikrama (circumambulation) around the Govardhan Hill. The end of Parikrama is marked by a close-ended lake called Mansi Ganga. An important place of worship in Goverdhan include Shri Haridev Ji Temple, Mukharbind Temple, and Radha Kund.

Entrance Gate of Goverdhan Parikrama in Mathura
The Entrance Gate of Goverdhan Temple and Pilgrimage in Mathura

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