Shri Chakreshwar Mahadev, Govardhan
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).
Chakrateertham Namastubhyam Krishnachakrena Lanchitam.
Sarvapaapachchhide Tasmai Krishnanirmala Nirmitam.
—Vayu Purana
“O Chakrateerth, adorned with Shri Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra, I bow to you. This sacred place, established by Shri Krishna, destroys all sins.”
When Indra, the king of the gods, became angry and unleashed a deluge to drown Braj, Shri Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on the tip of his little finger to protect Braj. He instructed the Sudarshan Chakra to stay atop the mountain to stop the rain, and p...Read more