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Sri Navamohana Krishna

Sri Navamohana Krishna Perumal Temple is also called by the names Gokulam, Thiruvaaipaadi temple, Gokul temple, Ayarpadi temple and Braja Bhoomi. This temple is revered as one of the 108 Divya Desam temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also named as ‘Thiruvaaipaadi’.

Timings

6.00 AM to 8.00 PM .

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

PURANIC SIGNIFICANCE 1:



  1. It was said that Lord Krishna was the eighth son of Vasudeva and Devaki. 
  2. As soon as Lord Krishna was born, He was shifted to Mathura in order to save Lord Krishna from the demon Kamsa, the brother of Devaki, who was in the intention to kill Lord Krishna.
  3. It was believed that in childhood days Lord Krishna spent His time with His adopted parents namely Nandagopan and Yasodha in the sacred place of Thiruvaaipaadi. Hence the holy place Mathura has been revered as one of the remarkable places in Hindu literature and mythology. 
  4. Thiruvaaipaadi temple is closely related to Surdas, a 15th-century blind saint, poet and musician, and a great devotee of Lord Krishna, and Sathyabama, the second wife of Lord Krishna. 
  5. Surdas was believed to be born in his previous birth as Akroorar, who had a wonderful character and who was a great devotee of Lord Krishna.


PURANIC SIGNIFICANCE 2:


  1. Sri Krishna, who was born to Sri Vasudeva and Devaki in Mathura, was brought up by Nandagopar and Yasodhai in Aayarpadi. 
  2. This is the place where Sri Krishna spent all of his childhood days.
  3. The temple where the Alwars did the mangalasasanam of the perumal is not in existence now and the idols now found are said to be installed in the later date.
  4. Soordasr, who was one of the disciples of Sri Vallabhacharya was a blind person and after he was brought up to this temple, he was blessed by Sri Krishna and praised the perumal in poems.
  5. In the life of a person, there are two main relationships that will continue and end till our lives. 
  6. One is the mother and the next is the wife. For Sri Krishna, there are two mothers, Devaki who gave him the birth and the other one is Yasodha who brought him up. 
  7. Like how he got two mothers, he got two wives also. 
  8. One is Rukmani and the other one is Sathyabama. 
  9. Thus, Sri Krishna gives importance to both of his mothers and his two wives. To explain this, this sthalaperumal Navamohana Krishna gives his seva along with his two wives, Rukmani and Sathyabama in standing posture.
  10. The Aayarpadi Sthalapuranam is closely related with Mahakavi Soordasa and Sathyabama. 
  11. In the previous Janmha, Soordasa lived as Akroorar, once a great devotee who is considered to be a great person in character and a sincere Vishnu bhakta.
  12. One day, Sathyabama was feeling lonely in the palace and she was in an urge to see Sri Krishna. 
  13. But, Sri Krishna was unable to come to the palace then. At that time, Akroora came to the palace. 
  14. On seeing the restlessness of Sathyabama he asked for the reason why she was restless? She said that she wants to see Sri Krishna that too in one minute, if he doesn’t come in a minute, she will sacrifice her life. 
  15. As her name is Sathyabama, she will do whatever she says. Hearing this from Sathyabama, Akroora went in search of Sri Krishna. 
  16. He could not find him anywhere. 
  17. The time is also running and it is almost to the end of a minute. Without knowing the consequence, Akroora himself changed into Sri Krishna and stood in front of Sathyabama. 
  18. On seeing this, Sathyabama could not recognize that it is only Akroora who had come there as Sri Krishna and she started to talk to him in love words.
  19. After this, Akroora went towards Sri Krishna and told him what had happened. On hearing this, Sri Krishna got angry on him and shouted at him that he has imitated the perumal (Paramathma) and by doing this he has committed a sin and that is his eyes saw Sathyabama in a different way. 
  20. So, Sri Krishna cursed him that in the next Janma he will be born as a blind person and Sathyabama as an ordinary working person. 
  21. But, at the same time, he said once they get the Gnana, their curse will wither away.
  22. As cursed, Akroorar was born as “Soordasa”, in the next Janma. 
  23. Despite being blind only in vision, his Gnana was so bright and he always praised the Lord through his songs and finally he got the Sabha vimochan through Sri Krishna.
  24. About 4 miles away from Aayarpadi, there is a place named “Purana Gokulam” and a Krishna temple which is considered to be Gokulam.
  25. The Yamuna river flows in front of the purana (old) Gokulam temple and idols of Nandagopa, Yasodha and Balarama are seen. In a wooden cradle, one can see Sri Krishna posing as a child.
  26. This Gokulam divyadesam is said to be with many of childhood naughty acts performed by Sri Krishna. 
  27. The devotees are advised to visit both Gokulam and Old Gokulam.

Do's and Don'ts

  1. Remove Footwear: Take off your shoes before entering the temple premises. This is a sign of respect and cleanliness.
  2. Maintain Silence: Keep noise to a minimum to respect the serene atmosphere of the temple.
  3. Follow Rituals: Observe and follow the temple’s rituals and procedures. If you’re unsure, observe others or ask a temple attendant for guidance.
  4. Offer Respect: Bow or offer prayers with folded hands. Follow the prescribed method for making offerings and participating in rituals.
  5. Keep the Area Clean: Avoid littering and maintain cleanliness within the temple premises.
  6. Respect the Deity: Treat the deity and any religious symbols with utmost respect. Avoid touching the deity or the idol unless permitted.
  7. Follow Queue Etiquette: If there is a queue for darshan or rituals, follow it patiently and orderly.


  1. Avoid Disruptive Behaviour: Do not engage in loud conversations, use mobile phones, or take photos where prohibited.
  2. No Food or Drink: Do not bring or consume food or drink within the temple premises unless it's part of the offerings.
  3. Do Not Touch the Idol: Avoid touching the deity or idol unless explicitly instructed by the temple authorities.
  4. No Photography (If Restricted): Respect any restrictions on photography or recording within the temple.
  5. Do Not Enter Restricted Areas: Stay out of areas marked as restricted or off-limits to visitors.


Dress Code

  1. Women: Wear traditional attire like sarees or salwar kameez. Ensure clothes cover shoulders and knees.
  2. Men: Opt for dhoti, kurta-pyjama, or simple shirt and trousers. Avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts.


How to reach

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By Road

  1. Mathura is also well connected by roads which connect it to and from many important cities.


By Train 

  1. Mathura is on the main lines of the Central Railways and is connected with all the important cities of Uttar Pradesh and India such as Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gwalior, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai.


By Air 

  1. The Nearest airport to reach Sri Navamohana Krishna Perumal temple is Kheria (Agra), 62 km away from Mathura. 


Nearby Cities and Rivers

Nearby Rivers:


Ganges (Ganga): 



The most significant river in Uttar Pradesh, flowing through cities like Kanpur and Varanasi.


Yamuna: 



Another major river that flows through cities like Agra and Allahabad (Prayagraj).


Ghaghara: 



A tributary of the Ganges, flowing through eastern Uttar Pradesh.


Saraswati: 



Although it is a sacred river, it is now mostly dry and considered to flow through the region historically.


Nearby Cities:



  1. Lucknow: The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, known for its historical landmarks and cultural heritage.
  2. Kanpur: An important industrial city located on the banks of the Ganges.
  3. Agra: Famous for the Taj Mahal, located near the Yamuna River.
  4. Varanasi: One of the oldest cities in the world, situated on the banks of the Ganges.
  5. Allahabad (Prayagraj): Known for the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.