Thiru Vadamathura Divyadesam: Sri Govardhana Nesa Perumal Temple (The Lord of Mathura)

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Mathura), is an ancient and supremely sacred city located in Uttar Pradesh. It is revered as the Janmabhoomi (Birthplace) of Lord Krishna and is central to His earthly leelas (divine plays). As a crucial Vada Naadu Divya Desam, it is celebrated for the worship of the Lord as the protector who lifted the Govardhan Hill.
🌟 Temple Identity and Divine Features
Detail Description
Location Mathura, Uttar Pradesh (Near Vrindavan/Gokul).
Common Names Govardhana Nesa Perumal Temple.
Moolavar (Main Deity) Sri Govardhana Nesa Perumal (The Lord of Govardhan Hill)
Posture Standing Posture, facing East. (Often depicted lifting the Govardhan Hill).
Thayar (Consort) Sathyabhama Nachiyar
Vimanam (Tower) Govardhana Vimanam
Pushkarini (Holy Tank) Yamuna River (The central holy water source).
Kshetram Significance Janmabhoomi of Lord Krishna; associated with the Govardhan episode.
II. 📜 Sthala Puranam and Significance

1. The Birthplace and Govardhan Nesa
   • Krishna Janmabhoomi: Mathura is the site where Lord Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva in a prison cell, making it the most sacred site related to His advent.
   • Govardhan Nesa: The Moolavar is worshipped as Govardhana Nesa Perumal (Lord of Govardhan) in remembrance of the famous episode where Krishna, at a young age, lifted the massive Govardhan Hill on His little finger for seven days to protect the cowherd community (Gopas and Gopis) from the torrential rains sent by an angry Indra.
   • The Protector: This form symbolizes the Lord’s absolute power, compassion, and His role as the ultimate Protector of His devotees from all natural and celestial dangers.
2. The Yamuna and Sacred Sites
   • Yamuna River: The Yamuna River flows through Mathura and is considered a celestial river, purifying all who bathe in its waters. Its banks witnessed many of Krishna’s youthful leelas.
   • Vrindavan and Gokul: Mathura forms the core of the Braj region, encompassing Vrindavan (the place of the Rasa Leela) and Gokul (the initial upbringing place), making the entire area a single, continuous pilgrimage circuit.
3. Praised by the Azhwars
   Thiru Vadamathura is a celebrated Divya Desam and has been extensively glorified by the Azhwars in the Divya Prabandham. Their pasurams express intense devotion to Lord Krishna, focusing on His playful childhood and heroic deeds performed in the Braj region.
   This Divya Desam stands as the eternal heartland of Krishna devotion, where the Lord manifested His power and grace to teach mankind the essence of faith and refuge.

Thiru Vadamathura Divyadesam: Sri Govardhana Nesa Perumal Temple (The Lord of Mathura) 04545 – 242236

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