An Introduction

Gaya Kunda :Nanda Maharaja offered oblations to his forefathers. This kunda is about a half km southwest of the town of Kaman. It is a place of Pilgrimage, Annually visited by a large number of Vaishnava in the month of Bhadon as a part of Banyatra.

Very few people know that Braj – the land of Krishna is a home of over 1000 beautiful historic kunds (water tanks). A large number of them are over 5000 year old and find mention in the scriptures and folklores related to Radha-Krishna’s pastimes. They have been the centre of reverence and worship for millions of Krishna devotees all over the world. Millions come even now to take a holy dip in these sacred kunds. Filled with deep waters and surrounded by stone embankments and beautiful architectural constructions, these kunds present a picturesque setting for devotees, nature lovers and connoisseurs of art and culture alike. Many of these kunds are a natural habitat for numerous migratory birds as well for example the Darshan Sarovar in the village Bhadauta is a wonderful sanctuary for birds.