Radha Kund Mathura Tourism

Radha Kund is a sacred pond located in the town of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Hindu mythology, Radha Kund is where Radha and the Gopis bathed, and it's considered to be the most sacred of all holy places for Vaishnavites. The pond is accompanied by Shyama Kund, illustrating the divine love of Radha and Krishna. Hindu pilgrims from across the nation visit Radha Kund, especially during auspicious days, to take a holy dip believed to absolve one from all sins. The atmosphere is charged with devotion, with numerous small temples and shrines scattered around the area. The place is imbued with tales of the divine love of Radha and Krishna, and one can see devotees performing Parikrama (circumambulation) around the kund. The site is also a center for various festivals and fairs that are celebrated throughout the year with great enthusiasm, most notably during the month of Kartik.