Nidhivan, the sacred forest in Vrindavan, is shrouded in mystery and devotion. It is believed that Krishna performs His eternal Ras Leela here every night.
The Mystery
Nidhivan is unlike any other place in Braj. The trees here are twisted and intertwined, believed to be the gopis who participate in the divine dance. After evening aarti, no one is allowed to stay inside the forest.
Beliefs & Legends
✦Krishna and Radha perform Ras Leela every night
✦The trees transform into gopis after sunset
✦Anyone who stays after dark loses their senses
✦The priests leave prasad for the night
✦By morning, the prasad is found consumed
✦Birds and animals leave the forest at night
Visiting Guidelines
⚠️Must leave before sunset
✓Best visited during morning hours
✓Photography allowed during day
✓Rang Mahal temple inside the premises
Location
Nidhivan is located in the heart of Vrindavan, near the Banke Bihari Temple. It's easily accessible by rickshaw from any part of the town.
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