Govardhan Hill Parikrama is of two lengths. The
parikrama normally undertaken does not cover several important places in
the vicinity of Govardhana Hill that are covered only in the longer
24-mile parikrama. The parikrama kicks off by taking bath in Manasi
Ganga. From there, the pilgrims take right turn and walk to the end of
the road paying their homage to the way to the deities of Harideva,
Manasi Devi and Brahma Kund. At the T-intersection, there is Rinamochana
Kund on the left. It only has water in monsoons. It is said that taking
a holy dip here frees one from all vices.
Taking the right turn takes you to the Papamochana Kund, just 50 m
ahead. This reservoir is situated on the Mathura-Sonk Road. A holy dip
here is believed to win pardon from the lord for all one's sins and
offenses. The road leads to Mathura. Proceeding on this road will lead
you to a small hill on the right hand side near the government bus stand
with a small pond nearby known as Indra-dhwaja Tila (Flag of Indra
Hillock). It is here that the cowherd people used to worship Indra in
the times of Krishna.
Read about the Govardhana Hill Parikrama of
Mathura city, India.