Mountain of the Mahabharata
Govardhana
गोवर्धन
Hill lifted by Krishna to defy Indra
Govardhana (Govardhan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh): Hill lifted by Krishna to defy Indra, located at coordinates 27.52°N, 77.46°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | गोवर्धन |
| Coordinates | 27.52°N, 77.46°E |
| Modern location | Govardhan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Significance | Hill lifted by Krishna to defy Indra |
About Govardhana
The low hill of Braj that the boy Krishna lifted on one finger for seven days to shelter the cowherds from Indra's deluge, humbling the king of gods - a deed recalled when Krishna's divinity is proclaimed in the epic and told fully in the Harivamsha.
Why it matters: Hill lifted by Krishna to defy Indra
Details
- Aftermath
- Indra bowed to Krishna and named him Govinda
On the Map
Govardhana
Govardhana sits at 27.52°N, 77.46°E, in Govardhan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.
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