Barsana is a historical town and nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The town holds cultural and religious significance as it is the birthplace and home of the Hindu goddess Radha, the chief consort of Krishna. Barsana is situated in the Braj region. The main attraction of the town is the historical Radha Rani Temple which attracts huge number of devotees throughout the year.
Barsana is an integral part of the Krishna pilgrimage circuit which also includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kurukshetra and Dwarka.
Demographics
India census, Barsana had a population of 9215. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barsana has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Significant places
Barsana is one of the most important pilgrimage center, which enchants pilgrims and devotees with the performances based on the life events of Radha and her consort Krishna. The significant places include- Radha Rani Temple, the main attraction of Barsana Bhanusarovar - Water pond dedicated to Vrishabhanu, father of goddess Radha Chaturbhuj (temples of Nimbarka Sampradaya) and Brajeshwar Mahadev (temple dedicated to Shiva) Ravari Kund, Pavari Kund, Tilak Kund, Mohini Kund, Lalita Kund and Dohani Kund There are also other temples dedicated to Vrishbhanu and Balarama Sankhari Khor Rangeeli Mahal Kirti Mandir Maan Mandir Shri Radha Kushal Bihari Temple Daan Bihari Temple
Transportation
Road
Barsana is well connected by roads. One has to follow state highways to get to this town/city.
140 km from New Delhi
130 km from Gurgaon
100 km from Agra
40 km from Mathura
08 km from Nandgaon
20 km from Goverdhan
Rail
BDB/Vrindavan is on the Mathura-Vrindavan MG link. VRBD/Vrindavan Road is on the Agra-Delhi chord.
Flight
Nearest Airports are Agra Airport and New Delhi International Airport.