Location
- Town: Radhakund, near govardhan hill
- District: Mathura
- State: Uttar pradesh
- Region: Braj bhoomi (vrindavan – associated with the Divine Pastimes Of Sri Krishna And Radha)
Radhakund Is Located around 24 km from vrindavan and is considered one of the most sacred places for gaudiya vaishnavas. It Is Intimately Associated With Radha-Krishna’s Divine Love And Is Surrounded By Many Temples, Ashrams, And Holy Ponds.
Possible Existence Of Tripura Sundari Worship In Radhakund
While there is no widely recognized standalone Tripura Sundari Temple currently documented in Radhakund, there are some tantric and shakta Shrines or Spaces within Ashrams where Tripura Sundari (Or Her Form As Lalita Devi) may be worshipped, especially by practitioners of Sri Vidya or tantric paths who also revere vrindavan as sacred.
It’s important to note:
- Radhakund is named after Goddess Radha, Who Herself Is Sometimes Equated Or Spiritually Paralleled With Tripura Sundari in some syncretic spiritual traditions.
- In Certain Esoteric Lineages, Radha Is Considered A Form Of The Universal Divine Feminine, and shakta-vaishnava hybrid practices may see Radha As Non-Different From Tripura Sundari Or Lalita Devi.
Spiritual And Philosophical Connection
While vrindavan is predominantly vaishnava in tradition (focused on Krishna And Radha), certain esoteric and tantric traditions—like the sri vidya sampradaya—have started integrating worship of Tripura Sundari in sacred locations like radhakund.
These interpretations view:
- Radha As Tripura Sundari, The Ultimate Shakti
- Radhakund As The Seat Of Divine Feminine Energy
- The pond itself as a symbol of cosmic energy and creation
Such interpretations are rare but growing, especially among modern spiritual seekers and female-centric spiritual movements.
How To Reach Radhakund
- By road: Radhakund is accessible from vrindavan or mathura by car, taxi, or local bus.
- By train: Nearest station is mathura junction (~24 km)
- By air: Nearest airport is agra (~90 km); delhi airport is ~160 km away.
