Dan Garh - Barsana
Dan Garh - Barsana
Location :
Dan Garh is located 500 meters from the Sri Radha Rani Temple on the Bramhachal mountain of Barsana.
Braj gopis always go by this route selling milk and curd and on the way, Nandanandan appears to them spontaneously, from somewhere, to fulfill the wishes of these Braj gopikas. In the place of milk curd, these gopis call 'Govind Lehu, Lehu Kou Govind (anyone wants govind, we are selling)' in Braj. One day, according to their daily routine, these gopis were going through this forest path with milk and curd on their head. Suddenly Shri Shyamsundar appears there and stops the gopis and tells them
"O Braj Gopis, who are you all, you take milk curd by this route every day, and do not pay taxes, Maharaj Kandarp has appointed me to do it here, do not you all fear the punishment"
On this, the gopis say, "Our Highness is Shri Kishori Ji, this entire Braj Mandal belongs to our queen, whose sarcasm make your Maharaj Kandarp faint.
Saying that the gopis started walking ahead of Shri Kishori Ji, then Shri Krishna stopped the path and said "If you do not pay taxes then Maharaj Kandarp will be angry and you all have to be punished".
In this way, after the humor, both Shri Shyama Shyam started performing sweet pastimes in Kelikunj. All the friends were filled with bliss.
There is a Dan Bihari Temple at this place
Daanveshdharayaiva Dadhyupasyabhilashine.
Radhanirbhatsitayaiva Krishnaya Satatam Namah.
🛕 Daan Bihari Temple
Daan Bihari Temple is a sacred temple in Barsana, closely connected with the famous Daan Leela (tax pastime) of Shri Krishna and Shri Radha Rani. 💖
“Daan Bihari” refers to Lord Krishna in His playful form of asking for daan (toll/tax) from Radha Rani and the gopis.
📖 Spiritual Story – Daan Leela
According to Braj tradition:
Shri Krishna would stop Radha Rani and her sakhis when they were carrying milk, butter, and curd to the market. 🥛
Krishna playfully demanded daan (tax) before allowing them to pass.
Sweet arguments and loving exchanges would take place between Krishna and the gopis. 🌸
These divine pastimes symbolize spiritual love filled with humor and affection.
Daan Bihari Temple marks the remembrance of this beautiful leela.
🌿 Temple Atmosphere
Peaceful and devotional environment 🕊️
Traditional Braj-style temple structure
Beautiful deity of Daan Bihari (Krishna)
Less crowded compared to the main hill temple
It is often visited along with the main Shri Radha Rani Temple (Ladli Ji Temple).
🎉 Major Festivals Celebrated
🌺 Radhashtami – Grand celebration of Radha Rani’s appearance
🎨 Lathmar Holi – Barsana’s world-famous Holi celebration
🌸 Jhulan Yatra – Swing festival during monsoon
🪔 Kartik Month – Special bhajans and devotional programs
🛣️ How to Reach
Located in Barsana town, near Radha Rani Temple area
Distance from Mathura: approx. 45 km
Distance from Vrindavan: approx. 50 km
Nearest railway station: Mathura Junction
Accessible by taxi, auto, or private vehicle
⏰ Temple Timings (Approximate)
Summer:Morning: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PMEvening: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Winter:Morning: 5:30 AM – 12:00 PMEvening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
(Timings may vary during festivals.)
🌟 Why Visit Daan Bihari Temple?
To remember Krishna’s playful Daan Leela 💕
To experience the sweetness of Radha-Krishna’s divine love
Peaceful darshan during Barsana Yatra
A spiritually enriching stop during 84 Kos Braj Parikrama
Daan Bihari Temple beautifully represents the loving, joyful, and playful nature of Shri Krishna in Barsana. 🙏