Meaning & Origin
Vrindavan is a holy town in India, where Lord Krishna is believed to have spent his childhood. The name signifies 'forest of Tulsi' in Sanskrit.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes divine love and spiritual growth.
Language details
वृन्दावन
Forest of Tulsi
वृन्दावन
वृन्दा का वन
விரிண்டாவனம்
துளசி காடு
వృందావనం
తులసి వనం
Vrindavan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Forest of Tulsi
Vrindavan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Forest of Tulsi
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
Vrin-da-van
[ʋrɪnˈdɑːvənəm]
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Thursday
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Vrindavan is a place of great cultural significance for Hindus, as it is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites. It is the location of numerous ancient temples and is famous for its vibrant festivals and rich tradition of devotional music, dance, and literature.
Vrindavan holds deep spiritual significance for Hindus and is considered a place where one can attain spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is believed that Lord Krishna chose this place to dwell among the people and share his divine love and teachings. The name 'Vrindavan', or the 'forest of Tulsi', represents the spiritual connection between the divine and the natural world and is a reminder of the importance of devotion and love in one's spiritual journey.
Vedic name • Root: वृन्दा (Vrinda) + वन (vana) • Vrinda refers to the sacred Tulsi (Basil) plant, and vana means forest or grove. This name appears in the Bhagavata Purana and is associated with Lord Krishna's childhood pastimes.
Historical references
Vrindavan is believed to have been the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood days, playing and frolicking with the cowherd boys and the gopis (milkmaids) in the forests of Vrindavan. This period is referred to as 'Vrindavana-lila' in Hindu mythology.
circa 3200 BC - 3100 BC (Mahabharata period)
Vrindavan is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Bhagavad Purana and the Mahabharata. It is described as a place of spiritual significance and pilgrimage for devotees of Lord Krishna.
circa 1000 BC - 500 AD (Vedic and medieval periods)
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