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Giriraj Ji (Govardhan Hill)

Daan Ghati Temple

Govardhan, Uttar Pradesh | Open 24 Hours

Giriraj Ji (Govardhan Hill) Shri Krishna Braj Bhoomi
Primary Deity Giriraj Ji (Govardhan Hill)
Secondary Deity Shri Krishna
Region Braj Bhoomi
Darshan Hours Open 24 Hours

About

History: Marks the exact spot where Lord Krishna used to playfully block the road and demand a 'Daan' (toll tax) in the form of butter and milk from the Gopis of Braj.

Pujas Performed: Giriraj Pujan, Dugdhabhishek (Milk Offering), and Shringar Aarti.

Benefits of Puja: Provides immense stability in life, removes financial obstacles, and protects the devotee from natural calamities.

Sevas: Chhappan Bhog, offering of 21 liters of milk, and completing the Parikrama.

Deities: The deity is literally built into the shape of the sacred Govardhan rock itself.

Fact: According to local legends and the curse of Pulastya Muni, the Govardhan Hill is shrinking by the size of a mustard seed every single day.

Timings: Open 24 Hours.

Darshan Booking:
No official online VIP booking; general entry is free.

Significance

Significance: This is the absolute primary starting point for the sacred 21km Govardhan Parikrama, making it one of the busiest and most vital shrines in the entire Braj circuit.