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Govardhana

Hill lifted by Krishna to shelter the cowherds from Indra's storm.

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Govardhana is the hill Krishna raises on his little finger for seven days, ending Indra's pride and establishing Govardhana-puja among the Vraja folk.

Site of Govardhana-dharana in Bhagavata 10.

Approximate modern location

Uttar Pradesh (near Mathura)

Educational context only — coordinates are approximate traditional placements, not survey GPS.

Kingdom · Vraja

Sources

  • Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 10 · ch. 25
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