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River

Yamuna

River of Mathura, Vrindavana and Krishna's childhood landscape.

Bhagavata PuranaJamunaKalindi
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Yamuna flows past Mathura and Vraja; Krishna's childhood narratives, Kaliya, boat crossings, and gopa play, unfold along her banks.

Primary sources

  • Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 10
  • Mahabharata · Adi Parva