Mountain
Govardhana
Hill lifted by Krishna to shelter the cowherds from Indra's storm.
Bhagavata PuranaGirirajaGovardhan Hill
Atlas visualizes this place on the Mahābhārata map. Encyclopedia explains.
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.
Primary sources
- Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 10 · ch. 25