Ramtal, Vrindavan
Ramtal is the place wherein Satyug, Saubhari Rishi meditated for 1000 years and performed several austerities during this time.
He was the descendent of Kanva Rishi.
When Garuda started feeding on the snakes and fishes of nearby Ramnak isle, then Sheshnag guided them to go under the shelter of Saubhari Rishi.
Post then many snakes including the venomous serpent Kaliya took shelter here, under the guidance of the great sage. The Rishi cursed Garuda that he will die as soon as he will enter this area. That's how the fishes, snakes, and other aquatic animals lived here in peace.
Once, Saubhari Rishi was meditating underwater in the Yamuna when he saw the King of fishes copulating with his wives which raised Rishi's desire to also get married. He married with 50 daughters of King Mandhata and ...Read more