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Vrindavan,means forrest of wild Tulsi a variety of Bassil .a major place of pilgrimage is 15km from Mathura. It is noted for its numerous temples - both old and modern. The name Vrindavan evokes the playfulness and lovable characteristics of Shri Krishna. This is the wood where he frolicked with the gopis and tenderly wooed Radha.
Vrindavan (56,618 inhabitants; 2001 census) is the grove where Hindu god Krishna spent his childness.
There are many temples, like Madan Mohan, Banke Bihari, Nidhivan, Radha Vallabha, Krishna Balaram,Iskcon etc.
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