Vrindavan Vlog in English | Barsana

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Hello friends! Welcome back to this  channel! As you know from my previous vlog,  
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we have come to Goverdhan. Subsequently, we  made our way to Vrindavan, which is a mere  
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13 kilometres away from our current location.  Subsequently, we made our way to Vrindavan,  
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which is a mere 13 kilometres away from our  current location. Upon arriving in Vrindavan,  
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our first priority was to find a suitable hotel  and book rooms for ourselves. We were exhausted  
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and in need of some rest. The hotel we chose was  decent and had rooms that resembled flats in an  
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apartment building, specifically a two-bedroom,  one-hall setup. The television was not large, but  
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we chose not to turn it on. There was a swimming  pool, but it appeared to be a decorative one as  
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there was no water in it. This is the façade of  this hotel and its exterior appears to be severely  
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damaged with visible cracks in the walls. Upon  experiencing the divine sight of Banke Bihari ji,  
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we promptly proceeded to Nidhivan. In Nidhivan,  there are numerous Tulsi plants. Recently,  
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a path has been constructed to prevent devotees  from entering or touching the trees. This is the  
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spot where we were able to dance, while being  watched by inquisitive monkeys, taking note  
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of our every move. Due to the rain, we sought  refuge in a nearby shop and ordered some food  
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to eat while we waited. This Bhaiya informed us  that this location goes by the name of Cheerghat.  
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It's interesting to note that Krishna had taken  the clothes of the Gopis from the Kadham tree at  
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this very spot. This is the Yamuna Ji, a sacred  river. It holds immense cultural and religious  
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significance, as it was the very same river that  Vasudevji bravely crossed in the dead of night,  
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carrying the beloved baby Krishna from Mathura to  Gokul. The same day, we went to see Prem Mandir  
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and were awestruck by its magnificent view. We  were not permitted to get closer, so we captured  
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the view from a distance. The temple is named  Prem Mandir, which is inscribed on its façade.  
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The children were fascinated by a model depicting  Krishna standing on Kaliya naag while punishing  
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him. There's a huge swarm at the Prem Mandir.  This is a point of attraction. A few children  
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are perched on their parents' shoulders. Here is  a closer view of the temple. You can find numerous  
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depictions of Krishna's childhood activities  on the premises. This particular one shows  
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how Krishna lifted Goverdhan Hill with his little  finger for seven days and nights. Once we finished  
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exploring the entire premises of the temple,  we made our way back to the hotel by hiring an  
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electric rickshaw. After having dinner, we stayed  in the hotel for the night. The next morning,  
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we packed our bags and put them in the car's  trunk. Since the children were exhausted and  
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didn't want to be in a crowded place anymore, we  headed back to Jaipur without visiting any other  
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places. A man near Prem Mandir held Havisha's hand  and asked her to come aside. She was just a little  
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bit behind us. She got scared and ran towards  us. So, I think the crowded place is unsafe  
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for the kids to visit. Home is the place away  from all the goons in the world. While driving,  
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we made the impromptu decision to head towards  Barsana. And now, we have arrived in the charming  
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village of Barsana. The village Barsana is  warmly welcoming us. This road leads directly  
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to the temple. We made a brief stop to show the  children some monkeys en route. We've now reached  
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the hilltop and parked the car. We are heading  towards the temple. Its façade is remarkable.  
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It has two large doors. Barsana is the birthplace  and home of the goddess Radha Rani. As you know,  
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she is the chief consort of Krishna. Here the  main attraction is Radha Rani Temple. The temple  
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is also known as Shriji temple. Barsana is an  integral part of the Krishna pilgrimage circuit.  
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At the temple, the worshipped deities are Radha  and Krishna, who are revered as Shri Laadli Lal,  
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meaning beloved daughter and son of the town.  This structure is an exquisite example of Rajput  
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architecture commonly found in the forts  of Rajasthan. It boasts stunning arches and  
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pillars crafted from red sandstone. The intricate  hand carvings, beautiful arches, and domes make  
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this temple resemble a magnificent palace. Inside,  the walls and ceilings are adorned with exquisite  
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paintings. Red and white stones were used in  the construction of this temple, symbolizing  
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the love of Radha and Krishna. To reach the main  temple from the ground, one must climb over 200  
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stairs. From the premises of the temple situated  at the peak of the hill, one can behold the entire  
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view of Barsana. We made it to the temple bright  and early this morning, at around 7 o'clock. Due  
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to our timely arrival, there are only a limited  number of devotees present at this moment. Having  
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patiently waited for the main temple to open,  we opted to pay a visit to the temple that was  
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situated on the hill. You can see Barsana town  from here. But you also can see litters here.  
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The devotees might have littered this area.  But we won't make such a mistake. We should  
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keep public place litter free. From this vantage  point, the town of Barsana is visible. However,  
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there is also visible litter in this area. The  local people are preparing their place for the  
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items to be sold. This is the way to the temple,  as you can see the dome of the temple. We met a  
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young boy who inscribed the name of Radha Rani on  our cheeks, as visible to you. This boy arrives  
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early in the morning to administer tilak and other  markings to the devotees. He disclosed that he  
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only attends school for an hour and then rushes  back here to carry out this work.
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Do you live in the village of Barsana?
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Are you able to come here so early in the morning?
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What time do you come here?
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At 5 O'clock.
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And how long do you stay here?
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Till 8 O'clock.
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And what about school?
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I go to school at 8 O'clock.
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When do you come back from the school?
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We stopped to take a break for a little while. Now, the temple is open. So, this is the Shree Ji temple. From  
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here, this temple offers a stunning view of the  town.
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Upon receiving the blessings of Radha Rani, 
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we proceeded to the parking area where our car  was parked. From there, we made our way down  
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the hill. Going downhill is not a simple task.  It requires you to drive slowly and steadily,  
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as even one mistake could cause you to tumble  down the steep slope. The turn here is not smooth  
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and requires a slight reverse maneuver before  proceeding forward. If a vehicle approaches from  
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the opposite direction, you may become obstructed  or trapped due to the narrowness of the path. Have  
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you ever heard of Murphy's law? It's when the  thing you fear the most ends up happening. For  
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example, we were discussing how we didn't want a  vehicle to come from the opposite direction, but  
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unfortunately, it did and delayed us. Regardless,  we've managed to move on. Keshu needed to wee,  
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prompting us to pull over here. Meanwhile, Havisha  felt hungry and snacked on a couple of bananas.  
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Another tractor is full of hay. Havisha said this  tractor has a big belly. As we ventured forth,  
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we stumbled upon a fortress in Deeg that was  encircled by water. Do you know what this is  
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called? The water around a fort or fortress, or  castle. This is called a moat. A moat is a deep,  
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broad ditch, either dry or filled with water,  that is dug and surrounds a castle, a fort,  
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or a fortress filled with water to make  it difficult for enemies to attack. So,  
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this is a moat. However, this approach has  become obsolete with the advent of aircraft. Now,  
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you might have observed that I called it a  fortress, not fort. But what is the difference  
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between a fort and a fortress? Let me tell you. A  fort contains only military personnel inside it,  
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but a fortress contains a civilian population for  which the fortifications provide protection. It  
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reminded me a movie called troy. The city of Troy  was situated inside a fortress. So, that was a  
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fortress, not a fort. The fort reminded me of an  idiom. The idiom is hold the fort. Hold the fort  
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means having responsibility for something while  someone else is absent. For example, my husband is  
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holding the fort while we are away. Regrettably,  we were unable to make it to the fortress due to  
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time limitations. However, we intend to preserve  it for a future trip. Havisha was thrilled to  
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have the opportunity to be here. This is the  gateway to the Alwar district. We are currently  
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stuck in Kherli, Alwar district due to a railway  crossing. As evident from the sign on the board,  
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we are patiently waiting for the train to pass.  At the moment, we are in the queue. It appears  
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that a woman and her children are also stranded on  the truck. After spotting an opportunity, a beggar  
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approached us. Once the train had passed the  railway crossing, we safely crossed the railway  
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crossing and quickly got onto the highway in our  car. You can enjoy the stunning scenery of the  
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Aravalli mountain range from this spot. A road was  created by carving through the mountain at this  
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location. Now, the time is 18 passed 11. Harika  grew tired and dozed off in the car, while Havisha  
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continued to enjoy the journey. Keshu also fell  asleep, as children tend to tire easily during  
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long trips. Unfortunately, there was nothing  outside that caught their interest. On our way,  
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we stumbled upon a shop that had an impressive  collection of altars in various sizes and designs.  
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Although I was interested in getting one, we  didn't have the time since it wasn't planned.  
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However, we need to leave for now and plan to  return later. I can’t help but observe that  
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this area has a plethora of sculptures crafted  by exceptionally and highly talented artists. You  
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will notice a distinctive design right here that  is absolutely ideal for altars. It is evident that  
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this particular altar is specifically intended  for use in temples. On the right side of the road,  
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there are statues of Hanumanji and Shankarji. It's  important to note that they are statues and not  
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deities as deities should be located inside the  temple. Here also, the mountain was cut to make  
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way for the road. The mountain ahead appears to  be composed of sand and has trees growing on it  
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rather than stones. Now the time is thirty-eight  passed 12. It seems that my father is feeling  
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exhausted. I took control of the steering wheel  for a short distance to give a break. However,  
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I was unable to continue for long as Keshu did not  permit me to drive much. My little one jumped onto  
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my lap and prevented me from driving. Now,  we are passing through this beautiful gate.  
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The façade of this building is quite impressive  and striking. Isn't it? In the city of Jaipur,  
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horse-drawn carts are still in use. Upon  returning, our first task after taking a break was  
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to wash the clothes worn during the pilgrimage.  Thank you so much for watching this video.
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