Tatiya Sthan is the place of pure natural beauty. At Tatiya Sthan, one actually goes back many centuries ago, living in close association with nature. It is a place of purity, divinity and spirituality. History: Tatiya Sthan is linked to the Swami Haridas Sampradaya. There are eight acharyas of the Haridas Sampradaya. The seventh aacharya, Swami Lalit Kishori Dev ji resided on this earth between 1758 and 1823, in order to go and meditate somewhere under a secluded tree. They fenced the whole area using bamboo sticks. Bamboo sticks are called “Tatiya” in the local dialect. This is how the place was named Tatiya Sthan. They also suggested to him that on Radha ashtmi, Sri Haridas ji’s appearance day should be celebrated and since then the festival is celebrated with lot of love. His samadhi is also at Tatiya Sthan. Significance of Tatiya Sthan: Tatiya Sthan is filled with various kind of trees, especially those which were close to Lord Krishna’s heart, like, neem, peepal and kadamb. The place is to perform sadhna bhakti, and no one is allowed to talk here unnecessary. Location: Tatiya Sthan is just 12.2 kms away from Mathura junction Railway station and can be reached within 45 minutes via the Mathura-Vrindavan Marg. From Chhatikara too, Tatiya Sthan is easily reachable via the Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg. Its very near to Rang Ji Mandir.
