Kusum Sarovar | |
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Location | Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 27°30′43.86″N 77°28′39.61″E / 27.5121833°N 77.4776694°E |
Built for | Radha Krishna, King Suraj Mal |
Restored by | King Jawahar Singh |
Architectural style(s) | Rajasthani |
Location of Kusum Sarovar in Uttar Pradesh |
Kusum Sarovar is a sacred water reservoir with a historic sand monument in its backdrop. It is situated on the holy Govardhan Hill between Manasi Ganga and Radha Kund in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] Kusum Sarovar is considered one of the sacred spots that witnessed the pastimes of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. It is also the place of Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal's memorial chhatri. Kusum Sarovar has Narada Kund, where Bhakti Sutra verses were written by Narada and the Shri Radha Vana Bihari Temple in the vicinity.[2][3]