Nandgaon is located at, and has an average elevation of 184 metres. Within Nandgaon lies the ancient water body Paawan Sarovar. The ancient site has been restored by the
Culture
According to Hindu texts, Nandgaon was the home of Lord Krishna where he resided for nine years and 50 days along with his foster fatherNanda Baba and mother Yashoda. Nanda Baba, the village chieftain, built the house atop a large hill to protect Lord Krishna from demons sent by King Kansa. Nanda Maharaja and other gwalas decided to move here from Gokula because of the turbulence caused by demons that were trying to kill Krishna. The hill on which the main temple is located is called the Nandisvara Hill. Lord Shiva had prayed to Krishna to be allowed to witness his transcendental pastimes. After Lord Shiva performed penances for many centuries, Lord Krishna asked him his wish. Lord Shiva told him that he wished to be a mountain at Nandgaon, so that the Gopis would step on him, leaving the dust of their feet on him. Krishna granted him this boon and Lord Shiva became the Nandisvara Hill, on which Nandgaon is situated. Nandgaon is a major religious and tourist destination owing to its association with Lord Krishna. Every year thousands flock to the town during Holi.
Demographics
As of the 2001 Census of India, Nandgaon had a population of 9956. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Nandgaon has an average literacy rate of 45%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 59%, and female literacy is 29%. In Nandgaon, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Getting there
Nandgaon is 48 km northwest of Vrindavana. The easiest way to get there is to take a taxi, which takes about an hour. To get there by public transportation from Vrindavana take a public bus to the town of Kosi. From there take a tempo to Nandgaon, which is 10km away. The Braja Darsana bus comes here after stopping in Barsana. The bus departs at 8 a.m. from the Vrindavana bus stand and also stops near the front of the ISKCON temple.
