Story of Bathing in Radha Kund
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Story of Bathing in Radha Kund

Learn the beautiful and sacred story of bathing in Radha Kund, where devotees believe a holy dip grants divine love, spiritual upliftment, and the blessings of Radha Rani.

Story of Bathing in Radha Kund

It is believed that Radha Kund was created by Lord Krishna after defeating Aristasura, a demon in the form of a bull. According to Hindu traditions, the bull is considered sacred, so Krishna was seen as having committed a sin by killing Aristasura. To cleanse himself, Radha suggested that Krishna bathe in all the holy rivers. Accepting her suggestion, Krishna decided to bring the waters of all sacred rivers to one place. He struck the ground with his foot, and water from all the divine rivers began to gather there, creating a pond known as Shyam Kund. Nearby, Radha dug another pond using her bangles, which came to be known as Radha Kund. These ponds have unique characteristics: Shyam Kund's water appears black, symbolizing Krishna's dark complexion, while Radha Kund's water appears white, representing Radha's fair complexion. It is believed that the construction of these ponds happened on the day of Ahoi Ashtami, making it a significant day for bathing at these sacred sites. Devotees traditionally bathe in Shyam Kund first, followed by Radha Kund. May your observance of this ritual bring blessings and happiness.

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Published by Sri Mandir·April 28, 2025

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