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The
most celebrated of Shri Krishna's abodes, Gokul lies to the west
of Sadabad, 1.6 km from Mahavan and 15 km south-east of Mathura,
on the Mathura -etah metalled road. It was here that Lord Krishna
was brought up in secrecy by Yashoda, in the pastoral beauty of
this village on the banks of the Yamuna.
Gokul attained importance during the time of vallabhacharya (1479-1531)
when it became a major cente of the Bhakti cult. The three oldest
temples in the place are those dedicated to Gokulnath, Madan Mohan
and Vithalnath, said to have been built around 1511.
The other temples include those of Dwarika Nath and Balkrishna and
the shrines which were built in the honour of Lord Mahadeo in 1602
by Raja Vijai Singh of Jodhpur.
The celebration of Janmashtami in Aughst is unparalleled for its
gaiety and melas are a constant attraction here.
Other such festivities celebrated with traditional fervour include
the Janmotsav in Bhadaon, the Annakut Festival and the Trinavat
Mela held on the fourth day of the half of kartik.
Important sites worth visiting in Gokul include the Gokulnath Temple,
Raja Thakur Temple, Gopal Lalji Temple and the Morwala Temple.
The
most celebrated of Shri Krishna's abodes, Gokul lies to the west
of Sadabad, 1.6 km from Mahavan and 15 km south-east of Mathura,
on the Mathura -etah metalled road. It was here that Lord Krishna
was brought up in secrecy by Yashoda, in the pastoral beauty of
this village on the banks of the Yamuna. 
