Braj Dham is predominantly a forest culture. As mentioned in Skanda Purana, It may be possible to count the grains of dust on the earth, but it will not be possible to count the number of holy places in Braj. Yamuna Ji came directly from Golok. After that Water of river, Birija was poured into it. Shri Krishna then took the sand (Raj) to the size of his 84 fingers. This sand was spread across river Yamuna in the area of 84 Kos (252 Kilometers). Joining the name of river Birija and Raj of Golok Dham gave the name as Braj. In this area, there are 12 Vans (Forest), 24 Upvan (Gardens), 20 Kund (Tanks) and village namely as Nand-Goan, Barsana, Govardhan Vrindavan, Mathura, Kosi, Radha Kund, etc. After the city was created Lord Krishna requested all the trees, birds, etc in Golok Dham to come to Braj and stay in there.
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Phool Kunj (Flower Bower) is a peaceful place in Barsana. It is located at the foothill of Brahmanchal Parvat, in the lane opposite the Chitra Sakhi Temple on the Chiksauli Rupnagar road. A small pond called Bicchua Kunda is also found here, adding to the quiet and sacred atmosphere of the area.
Kirti Mata Tapas Sthali, located in Barsana, is a highly sacred and divine place, where it is believed that Queen Kirti (mother of Shri Radha) performed intense penance to attain Shri Radha.
Baad Gram, situated in Mathura, holds significance as the birthplace of Shri Hita Harivansh Mahaprabhu, the esteemed founder of the Radhavallabh sect.
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).
Amidst child Krishna's playful pastimes in Braj, his maternal uncle Kansa kept sending demons like Shaktasur, Pootna, Trinavarta, Vyomasura, Bakasura, etc. to eliminate him.
Shri Anandam Dham is a delightful place in Vrindavan which is established by Shri Riteshwar Ji. This is said to be the penance place of Sage Saubhari where he had cursed Garuda Ji, the divine vehicle of Lord Hari.
Shri Krishna engaged in numerous divine activities at this location, situated near Chhatikara. One day, while tending to the cows, Sri Krishna immersed Himself in playful activities with his companions, the sakhas.
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).
Located in Vrindavan, Shri Lalita Bagh falls under the protective domain of the Tatiya Sthan belonging to the Shri Haridasi sect.
Soor Kuti is an important, historical, and spiritual place. This is the place where the famous devotee, the great poet, Shri Surdas ji performed bhajans and received initiation from Vallabhacharya ji.
There is a fifth forest called Bahulavan; one who takes a bath here easily attains the abode of the fire God.
Krishna savored a variety of delectable cooked grains and dishes that were brought by the Brahmanas' wives in Bhatraund village.
Jaipur Temple was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Ji of Jaipur to bring happiness to his spiritual master, Brahmachari Shri Giridhari Sharan Ji.
According to its name Kilol (to play), this Kund is the place of water sports pastimes of the divine couple Shri Radha Krishn and water sports pastimes of Krishna with his cowherd friends.
Shri Govardhan is decorated with gems in the abode of Golok. There Lord Shri Govardhanathji, Swamini Shri Radha, and the maidens of Braj perform pastimes in the caves of Govardhan.
Shri Parmananddas Ji was the Rasik saint of Braj and was one of the astachhap (eight) poets of pushtimarg. Shri Parmanand Das Ji used to sing and do kirtan of the verses composed by him in a very melodious raga.
Lalit Kunj is located in Vrindavan, which is the place of Bhajan and Samadhi of Shri Vanshi Ali Ji. Shri Vanshi Ali Ji used to serve his beloved Shri Kishori Raman Ji.
In Govardhan, there is Sutalvan (forest) in front of Apsara Kund, and Sutal Kund is nearby to that place. In the vicinity of this kund is Shri Nathji temple, which is less than a hundred years old. Mani Kandali cave lies in front of Shri Nathji temple.
Surbhi cow anointed Shri Krishn with her milk, which made this Govind Kund.
The footprints of Shri Krishn are inscribed on the Charan hill (Nandishwar Hill) of Shri Nandgaon. At the time of cow herding, Shri Krishn climbed atop this Nandishwar mountain and played His flute to gather lakhs of cows.
