Lord Shiva - According to Shrimad Bhagwatam Shloka (12.13.16): "Vaishvanam Yatha Shabhmu", Lord Shiva is the best among the devotees of Lord Krishna.
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I bow again and again to that Lord Śiva who is pleased solely by ‘Bhakti’ (devotion). Renowned throughout the world as Gopeśvara — the Lord of the gopīs — He stands as the guardian and protector of Vṛndāvana.
Lord Śiva says: O Lord (Śrī Rādhā–Kṛṣṇa) who resides in the midst of Vṛndāvana, countless obeisances to Your lotus feet. Nothing other than Your lotus feet gives us any happiness. We do not wish to dwell anywhere else, even for a single moment, leaving aside Your holy abode of Śrī Vṛndāvana. O Śrī Hari! O Śrī Rādhikā! Again and again, we bow down to You both.
There are primarily five Mahadevas residing in Braj. In Mathura, there is Bhuteshwar Mahadev; in Vrindavan, Gopeshwar Mahadev; in Kaman (Kamyavan), Kameshwar Mahadev; in Nandgaon, Nandishwar Mahadev (Aseshwar Mahadev); and in Govardhan, Chakreshwar Mahadev (Chakleshwar Mahadev).
Through devotion to other incarnations over five lifetimes, devotion arises for the ‘Hayagrīva’ (the horse‑necked avatar of Lord Viṣṇu). Through devotion to Hayagrīva for ten lifetimes, the devotion to the Nṛsiṁha Avatar of Lord Viṣṇu arises.
Lord Shiva says, O fortunate one! Perform the bhajan of Shri Radha, Chant Her mantra (Radha) which is supreme, and perform ‘Naam Sankirtan’ saying ‘Radha Radha’ ceaselessly.
Lord Shiva says to Parvati Devi, The fortunate soul who says “Radha Radha”, who performs devotion saying “Radha Radha”, who has faith in “Radha Radha”, who chants “Radha Radha” becomes Sahchari (female attendant) of Shri Radha in Vrindavan.
Lord Shiva says to Parvati Devi, The fruits that are obtained by chanting the innumerable names of Shri Hari, are obtained by chanting the name of Shri Krishna once. Similarly, the fruits obtained by chanting the name of Shri “Krishna” millions of times are obtained (or even more) by chanting the supremely blissful two-Syllable name Sri "Radha" once.
Lord Shiva says, Lord Madhusudan (Krishn) relishes the betel nuts that have been chewed by Shri Radha. They both are actually one and the same personality. There is no difference between them, just as there is no difference between milk and its whiteness.
Lord Shiva here is called by the name "Chintaharana Mahadev". He is Svayambhu Shivlinga (not man-made but appeared by itself) with another 1000 small Shivlinga. He came here from Mount Kailash for the darshan of Baby Krishna.
Lord Shiva says to Parvati Devi: Shri Radha is the mother and Shri Krishn is the father of this universe. Mother Shri Radhika is one hundred times more respectable, worshippable, and important than father Shri Krishn.
Those who, out of great misfortune, blaspheme Shri Radhika, are certainly ‘Vaamachar’ (followers of the left-hand path), foolish, sinful, and envious of Lord Shri Hari.
Saintly persons constantly worship Sri Radha, who delivers the fallen souls of the three worlds. Even Shri Krishn also offers prayers every moment with devotion at the lotus feet of Sri Radha.
After all, how Lord Shiva got the name Kameshwar? He has many names - Neelkanth, Chandramouli, Gangadhar, Shambho, Shankar but there is a special reason to be Kameshwar
Shri Gokarneshwar Mahadev safeguards the area of Mathura on its northern side.
Sri Rangeshwar Mahadev is located as a protector of Braj in the south of Mathura.
Based on this name of Shiva, city of Mathura is called Bhuteshwar. The deity of Mahadev ji is very ancient.
Lord Shiva says to Parvati Devi: “One who worships [chants or contemplates] Lord Krishna without Shri Radha, is a sinner”.
In Barsana, Lord Brahma assumed the form of mountain. The mountain is called “Bhram Parvat”.
Lord Shiva says, "Shri Vrindavan Dham which is present in the Mathura Mandal, measured in Five Yojans, is supreme among all the abodes.
Lord Shiva says to Parvati Devi, "Braj is the best of the seven holy cities. O goddess, please hear of its glories greater than Vaikuntha”.
