Gulal Kund, Govardhan
Gulal Kund, a site where the Holi pastime of Shri Radha Krishna unfolded, earned its name as the pond's water turned crimson from the hues of Gulal (colored powder).
Pastime :
According to Shri Narhari Chakravarty Thakur in his book 'Bhakti Ratnakar,' the event is vividly described:
E Hetu Gantholi - E Gulal Kund Jale.
Ebe Phag Dekhe Lok Vasanter Kaale.
-Shri Narhari Chakravarty Thakur, Bhakti Ratnakar
"This is the water of Gulal Kund located in Gantholi village. In the spring season, devotees get to see Holi Pastimes here."
Raghav Pandit recounted to Srinivas the origin of the village's name, Ganthuli. He explained that during the spring season, Shri Radha and Shri Krishna were seated on a throne there. The Sakhis, in a playful act, secretly tied knots (Ganth) in their clothes. This led...Read more