We aspire to determine the ancient glory of Braj culture through adopting a socio-economically and environmentally sustainable approach towards pilgrimage and important spiritual places of India. We wish to spotlight Vrindavan and Braj region as a focus of Vaishnava culture, which has created its replicas worldwide in one method or another.
Braj Chaurasi Kos Yatra In ancient India ‘Kos’ was the unit of measuring distance. So, ‘84 Kos’ means 252 kilometers long pilgrimage to the Braj region that has Vrindavan, and its 12 vans (forests), and 24 upvanas (groves). This journey also includes numerous holy places along the banks of the divine River Yamuna, the sacred hill Govardhan, Mathura (birthplace of Lord Krishna), Mahavan, Baldeo, KusumSarovar, Barsana&Nandgaon.
This Yatra brings an insight into the whole life journey of Lord Krishna, the places where Lord Krishna was born and mentioned, did his Lela’s, etc. This journey also gives the Punya (blessings) of the char dhamYatra as once Nandji and Yashodha Mata expressed their desire before Lord Krishna to travel for char Dham yatra. Lord Krishna for his or her convenience created all the Char Dhams during this sacred Braj region of 84 Kos.
Vrindavan is the ideal place to form a base for this journey as there are good Ashrams, Hotels available for stay and it’s the middle of the Braj region.
Please note that this Yatra is often done by walking or by car. PaidalPadhYatra (Walking pilgrimage) usually takes 21 days and by car it always takes 7 days. But if you’re staying for a shorter duration, then this Yatra also can be wiped out shorter duration, but a minimum 3 of five days is required. the foremost suitable time to go to the Braj region is from October to March. Usually, we start the journey by car in the morning and return back to Vrindavan in evening. just in case of walking pilgrimage one has got to occupy different place a day.
The Journey
01 Day
After Ganpati bandana (Worshiping Shri Ganesha), chanting of Hari Naam, and worshipping Yamuna Maharani (sacred river Yamuna) this sacred journey will commence in the morning.
Places
Raval (The birthplace of Shri Radha), Gokul, Thakuranighat, Raskhantila, Raman Reti, Mahavan, Puranigokul, Chaurasikhamba, Bhramandghat, Putnaghat, Ukhalbandhan, Daujidarshan Ksheersagar Bandhianandidevidarshan Mansarovar Priyapritamvivahsthal Bhandirvan
In the evening return back to Vrindavan for Prasadam (dinner) and night stay.
02 Day
Places
Bhatraudakrurghat, Gopaljikamandir, Birlamandir, Dwarkadishdarshan, Vishramghat, Shri Krishna Janam Bhoomi, PotrakundKeshav dev, Bhooteshwarmahadev,Madhuvan, Dhruvjidarshansthali, Lavanasurkigoofa, Krishna kundTal van, VanshiavtarBadgram (shriradhavallabhsampradyacharyashrihithharivanshmahaprabhu’s birthplace)
In the evening return back to Vrindavan for Prasadam (dinner) and night stay.
03 Day
Places
Shantanu kund, Shantanu biharidarshan, Surdasjikibhajanstali,Gosaijikibathak ‘Chandra Sarovar , Mansiganga,Chakleshwarmahadev , HardevjiDhakvanpuncharikalota,Jatipura
Radhakund, Shyamkund, Hithharivanshmahaprabhukibaithak,
In the evening return back to Vrindavan for Prasadam (dinner) and night stay.
04 Day
Places
adibadri ,Yamnotri,Gangotri ,Lakshmanjhoola ,Nar narayanparvat ,alaknanda Gauri kund
Kedarnath ,Seshnag ,Rudravan ,Charanpahadi,Nagaji ,Kadam khandi ,Nagajikisamadi ,Rasmandal
In the evening return back to Vrindavan for Prasadam (dinner) and night stay.
05 Day
Places
Deegkakila ,Laxmanmandir ,Lalakunda ,Vimalkund ,Madan mohanji ,Gokulchandramaji
Govind dev, Gopinathji, Rameshwar Mahadev, Man kameshwarmahadev, Chaurasikhambha
look van Lanka ,ashok vatika ,Phisalnishila ,Chakrateerthbaldevji ,Charan chin Kamsarovar
Shri Radhavallabhjidarshan, Radhabag, Oonchagaun, Lalitajidarshan, Sakhikoop, Dehkund
Venishankarmahadev ,Pisaikijhadi
In the evening return back to Vrindavan for Prasadam (dinner) and night stay.
06 Day
Places
Premsarovar, Sanket vat, Sanketbiharidarshan, Nandgaon, Dhomilvan, Yashodakund, Haubilau, Dadhimathani,Kajarvan,Charanpahadi,Pavansarovar , Moti kund,Nandbhavan,Terkadambh,asheshwarmahadev, Kokilavan , Kokilbiharidarshan,Charanpahadi,Kosi,Gomtisarovar,Dwarkapuri, Ksheersagar , Seshshayi,Phalen, Prahladkunddarshan, Paigaon , Shergad(khelanvan),aichadau , Bihar van,akshey vat,Tapovan,Chirghat, Katyayanidevi , Nanda ghat , Garudgovind,
In the evening return back to Vrindavan for Prasadam (dinner) and night stay.
07 Day
Places
Barsana ,Pili pokhar ,Vrishbhanukund ,Sankarikhor ,Chik soli ,Ghevarkund ,Morkuti,Dan gad
Man gad, Jaipur mandir, Shrijimandir
In the evening return back to Vrindavan for Prasadam (dinner) and night stay.
08 Day
Places
along with the celebration of the completion of the 84 Kos parikrama, a parikrama of Vrindavan Dham that takes about 3 hrs will be undertaken by all devotees.
Accommodation Option in Vrindavan-Mathura
hey this is very informative . can you also tell if there’s a company or group that organises 84 kos Braj Yatra.