Brahmand Ghat

Around 15 km south-east of Mathura is the legendary town of Gokul, where you can find mythological stories from Lord Krishna’s childhood resplendent in its glorious places, structures, temples and elements. One such significant place is the tranquil stretch along the River Yamuna known as Brahmand Ghat.
Brahmand Ghat is the spot where infant Krishna, after swallowing a few mud particles while playing with his friends, had apparently revealed the entire cosmic universe in his mouth, much to the bewilderment of his foster mother Yashoda. Hence the name of the site is Brahmand Ghat, literally meaning, the universe. Besides the mystical swirl of stories resounding in the environs of this quaint little town, Brahmand Ghat has an old temple overlooking the serene River Yamuna along with the most striking ‘Braj Ki Raj’―literally, the mud of Braj, which attracts pilgrim visitors today.

You can easily spend around half an hour exploring Brahmand Ghat―sprinkle a few drops of the Yamuna River onto yourself and proceed to pay your reverence in the nearby Krishna Temple. Just outside the temple, packets containing the sacred mud from the region are sold for Rs. 10 which the locals believe to have magical healing powers.