Pratibhu Deities / Shilas

In 1670, many of the original Deities of Vrindavana were moved to Jaipur. Their first stopping place was Radha-Kunda.Small replica temples of the original temples in Vrindavana were built at  Radha-Kunda. Pratibhu-murtis (expanded forms, non-different from the original Deities) were established at Radha-Kunda to honour the Lord's visit here, and the worship has been continued for  centuries. The residents of Radha-Kunda can visit the seven major temples of Vrindavana without ever leaving Radha-Kunda.


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Kunjas of Eight Sakhis / Sakhas

Kunjas of Eight Sakhis

Radha-Kunda is surrounded by the kunjas (garden groves)of the eight main sakhis.

1. Sri Lilita Sakhi's Kunja (north, lightning) is the largest kunja. There are platforms made of gold, sapphires, crystal and lapis-lazuli. In the center of a courtyard is a golden temple called Ananga  Rangambuja, which is in the shape of a 1,000 petal lotus.

2.Sri Visaka Devi's Kunja (northeast).

3.Sri Citra  Devi's  Kunja  (east,  multi-coloured)  has  a wonderful  variety of forms  and colours.  Citra means "variegated or wonderful."

4.Sri Indulekha Devi's Kunja (southeast, white). Everything is completely white in color, including the trees, thrones,cottage, etc.

5.Sri Campakalata Devi's Kunja (south, gold).

6.Sri Ranga Devi's Kunja (southwest, Syama-b\ue) is Srimati Radharani's favorite, because the dark blue colour of every thing reminds Her of Krishna.

7.Sri Tungavidya Devi's Kunja (west, crimson). Everything is a crimson color in this Kunja and the entire grove is inlaid with rubies.

8.Sri Sudevi Devi's Kunja (northwest, green). Everything is green. It has emerald covered thrones.

9.Sri Ananga Manjari's Kunja is in the center of Radha-Kunda. It is connected to the north bank of Radha-Kunda by a crystal bridge. The north bank is where Jahanva Devi's sitting place is  located. In the center of this kunja is a jewelled temple.

Kunjas of the Eight Sakhas

Syama-Kunda is surrounded by the kunjas of the eight main sakhas (cowherd boyfriends), called priya- narma sakhas. These boys are Krishna's most intimate cowherd boy friends and they  understand and are submissive to Krishna's dealing with the gopis. The cowherd boys give their kunjas to different sakhis to manage.

1.  Subala Kunja (northwest) is on the side of Syama-Kunda where Manasa-pavana-Ghata is located. It is managed by Radha Rani and the rest of the sakhis bathe daily at 12 noon at  manasa-pavana-Ghata.

2.Madhumangala's Kunja (north) is manage by Lalita Devi.

3.Ujjvala's Kunja (northwest) is managed by Visakha Devi.

4.Arjuna's Kunja (east) is managed by Citra Devi.

5.Gandharva's Kunja (southeast) is managed by Indulekha.

6.Vidagdha's Kunja (south) is managed by Campakalata.

7.Kokeela's Kunja (southwest) is managed by Ranga Devi.

8.Sanandananda's Kunja (west) is managed by Tungavidya Devi.

Conversation

Lord Krishna Said to Srimati Radharani, "O Radhe! As you are very dear to me, similarly this pond which is non-different from You is very dear to me. I will always come here to your beloved kunda to bathe with my friends.”

In reply Sri Radhika said, “ O Shyam, I will also come to your beloved kunda (Shyama Kunda) with my friends. Whoever in the future resides here or renders any kind of service, will become free from millions of sins, and will be very dear to me.

Meditation

Story / Link

http://www.vegetarian-restaurants.net/Vrindavana/Radha-Kund/Radha-Kund.htm

Pushpa Abhishek From Helicopter

Videos

http://wn.com/Radhakund

Hotels / Purport

http://www.maplandia.com/india/uttar-pradesh/mathura/radha-kund/

By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Purport

Living entities who are eager to return home to the transcendental kingdom of God, Goloka Vrindavana, by means of attaining their spiritual bodies (siddha-deha) should live at Radha-Kunda, take shelter of the confidential serving maids of Sri Radha and under their direction engage constantly in Her service. This is the most exalted method for those engaged in devotional service under the protection of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In this connection Srila Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvati Takura writes that even great sages and great devotees like Narada and Sanaka do not get an opportunity to come to Radha-Kunda to take their baths.

  

Sri Advaita Das Babaji's Tirobhava / Guru / Disciple

http://www.archive.org/details/festivals_adb_tirobhava
http://uddharan.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/sri-nityananda-das-babaji-goverdhan/
https://www.google.com/search?q=kunjabihari-das

Glories of Sri Radha-kunda / Purport / More

http://vedabase.net/noi/11/en1
http://www.prabhupadanugas.eu/?p=23703

Latitude and Longitude

http://www.tiptopglobe.com/city?n=Radha%20Kund&p=6421#lat=27.53330&lon=77.48330&zoom=7

Distance from Radha Kund

http://distancebetween.info/radha_kund

Road Map - Geographical Map - Satellite view

http://www.radharani.com/radha%20kunda_009.htm

Sri Radha Kunda Astaka / Krishna Kund Aastaka

http://www.vrindavan-dham.com/texts/radha-kundastaka.php
http://www.bvml.org/VS/SVCT_skk.html
 

Sri Kunjabihari Das Babaji's / Festivals / Tube

http://www.radha.name/digital-books/sastras-acharyas-and-swamis/acharyas/kunjabihari-das-babaji
http://www.archive.org/details/festivals_kbdb_tirobhava
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kunja+bihari+Das+Babaji

Cleaning

http://www.sivaramaswami.com/en/2009/06/24/cleaning-of-radha-kunda-and-syama-kunda/  

Page Links

http://www.salagram.net/parishad73.htm

http://www.mvtindia.com/radha_kunda.htm

Stephen Knapp / Video

http://www.stephen-knapp.com/radha_kund_the_holy_place_of_radharani.htm

Radha Kunda / Site / Word

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radha_Kund

http://www.radhakunda.com/
http://sriradhakund.wordpress.com/

Reading Scriptures

Radha Kund - right place to read sacred scriptures

Kancan Kund / Photos / Video

http://chandrika-india2007.blogspot.com/2009/07/kancan-kund-kankan-kund-radharanis.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39522410@N03/
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=vid&hl=en&source=hp&biw=&bih=&q=Kancan+Kund&btnG=Search&gbv=2

Wants Its Share Of The Pie

http://www.news.vrindavantoday.org/2010/12/radha-kund-wants-its-share-of-the-pie/

Spiritual World

Radha Kunda is surrounded by kadamba, campaka, asoka, mango, punnaga (white lotus) and bakula trees, and lavanga and vasnati creepers. The banks are decorated with different kinds of gems. Radha and Krishna swing on a gold gem-studded swing, hanging from a tree.

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur gives a description of Radha Kunda in his book, Gita Mala. The banks of Radha Kunda are made of desire-fulfilling touchstones. There are hundreds of beautiful transcendental gardens surrounding the lake. The trees and creepers of the gardens are made of coral and rubies and the fruits they produce are pearls and diamonds.

Krishna Dasa Kaviraja in his Sri Govinda-lilamrita and Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti in his Sri Krishna Bhavanamrita describe Radha Kunda in the spiritual world. On the four sides of Radha Kunda are jeweled stairways leading to jeweled bathing ghats.


A jeweled bridge connects Radha Kunda with Syama Kunda. On either side of the ghats are pairs of swings. There are jeweled platforms around the stairs of the ghats, flanking gem-studded cottages.

There are many shade trees and flowering creepers. These flowering creepers have unlimited flowers. On all side of Radha Kunda are kalpa-vriksha (wish-fulfilling) trees. The bathing ghats are surrounded by various kunjas (forest groves or gardens).

Sangam Ghat

This ghat is situated between Rädhä-Kunda and Syäma-Kunda. The two kunds meet under this platform. Sangama means “meeting”. This is the Yogapitha of the eternal pastimes of the Divine Couple Sri Rädhä-Krishna. Vaishnavas first bathe in Rädhä-Kunda and then in Syäma-Kunda. It is said that there was an old tamäla tree here that disclosed to one devotee that it was Agastya Rishi.