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{{short description|Historic and sacred site in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh}}

{{Infobox historic site
| name = Kusum Sarovar
| caption = Kusum Sarovar, Govardhan after extensive restoration, 2017
| image = Chhatris of Kusum Sarovar.jpg
| location = [[Mathura district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]
| architecture = [[Rajasthani architecture|Rajasthani]]
| built_for = [[Radha Krishna]]
| restored_by = [[Jawahar Singh|King Jawahar Singh]]
| locmapin = Uttar Pradesh
| map_caption = Location of Kusum Sarovar in [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| coordinates = {{coord|27|30|43.86|N|77|28|39.61|E|display=inline,title}}
}}

'''Kusum Sarovar''' is considered in Hinduism a [[Sacred waters|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]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Kusum Sarovar – Brijwale|url=https://www.brijwale.com/kusum-sarovar/|access-date=2021-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref> Kusum Sarovar is considered one of the sacred spots that witnessed the pastimes of [[Hindus|Hindu]] deities [[Radha]] and [[Krishna]]. Kusum Sarovar has Narada Kund, where Bhakti Sutra verses were written by [[Narada]] and the Sri Sri Radha Bana Bihari Temple in the vicinity.<ref name="Prasad">{{cite book|author=Dev Prasad|title=Krishna: A Journey through the Lands & Legends of Krishna|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o0_5caqiUH0C&pg=PT147|date=27 January 2015|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|isbn=978-81-8495-170-7|pages=PT 147}}</ref><ref name="Keene">{{cite book|author=Henry George Keene|title=A Handbook for Visitors to Agra and Its Neighbourhood|url=https://archive.org/details/ahandbookforvis05keengoog|year=1878|publisher=Thacker, Spink|pages=[https://archive.org/details/ahandbookforvis05keengoog/page/n95 71]–72}}</ref>

== Radha Krishna Legend ==
Kusum Sarovar dates back to the era of [[Radha Krishna]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=vyasasan|date=2021-02-13|title=The Beautiful Kusum Sarovar, Vrindavan|url=http://theharekrishnamovement.com/2021/02/the-beautiful-kusum-sarovar-vrindavan/|access-date=2021-07-06|website=The Hare Krishna Movement|language=en-US}}</ref> As the name suggests, Kusum Sarovar is a place surrounded by a variety of flowers and [[Neolamarckia cadamba|Kadamb]] trees. It is said that Radha would come here under the pretext of collecting flowers for her friends, but would secretly meet with Krishna and have playful conversations.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Incredible India {{!}} Kusum Sarovar|url=https://www.incredibleindia.org/content/incredible-india-v2/en/destinations/mathura-vrindavan/kusum-sarovar.html|access-date=2021-07-06|website=www.incredibleindia.org}}</ref> According to legends, once while collecting flowers, Radha's dress got stuck in thorns and Krishna came to help Radharani disguised as the gardener and took out her stuck dress from the thorns. It is also believed that Krishna used to play hide and seek with his friends on this ancient site and would collect flowers to make garlands for Radha.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />

== Architecture==
[[File:The ceiling of King Surajmal’s cenotaph at Goverdhan near Mathura 1949.jpg|thumb|The ceiling of King Surajmal’s cenotaph, 1949]]

=== Kusum Sarovar Ghat ===
Kusum Sarovar ghat is 450 feet long and 60 feet deep tank. The ''ghats'' (banks) of pond has Rajasthani structure.<ref name=":0" /> On all four sides of the Kusum Sarovar, there is a series of steps that lead upward to the historical building made by King Jawahar Singh. The arcade walls that surround the pond boast a depth of around 60 m.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Kusum Sarovar Govardhan {{!}} History, Interesting Facts & Best Time to Visit {{!}} UP Tourism|url=https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/uttarpradesh/kusum-sarovar-govardhan.html|access-date=2021-07-06|website=www.tourmyindia.com}}</ref> Filled with emerald green water, the pond is bordered on all sides by forest containing variety of flowers.<ref name=":2" />
[[File:Kusum Sarovar -Mathura -Uttar Pradesh -PXL 20210217 103440204.jpg|thumb|upright|The cenotaph]]
=== Monumental Structure ===
King [[Jawahar Singh]] constructed the historical monument in memory of his parents. The main tomb is dedicated to King [[Suraj Mal]] which is erected in the area of 57 square feet is located in the center of monumental structure. On both sides of this tomb, there are two other historical structures that are comparatively smaller in size. These tombs were dedicated to two queens of King Suraj Mall - Kishori and Hansiya. The entire construction is supported by a 460 feet long terrace along with a pavilion, which serves as the cover protecting both the ends of the structure.<ref name=":3" /><ref name="Jat1">[http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsFarEast/IndiaJats.htm Jat Kingdom of Bharatpur]</ref><ref name="Har-rev-2">{{Cite web |url=http://revenueharyana.gov.in/html/gazeteers/gurgaon_1910/History.pdf |title=Haryana Revenue Gazeteer of Gurgaon 1910, Section B - History |access-date=30 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009000200/http://revenueharyana.gov.in/html/gazeteers/gurgaon_1910/History.pdf |archive-date=9 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Growse pp. 307–308">{{cite book|author=Frederic Salmon Growse|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U1sLAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA437|title=Mathurá: A District Memoir|publisher=New Order Book Company|year=1883|pages=307–308}}</ref> The architecture and carving inside the tomb is in the [[Jali|pierced stone style]] and the ceiling of cenotaphs are adorned with the beautiful paintings depicting the divine pastimes of [[Radha Krishna]] and events of Maharajs Suraj Mal's court.<ref name="cent1">Madan Prasad Bezbaruah, Dr. Krishna Gopal, Phal S. Girota, 2003, [https://books.google.com/books?id=GAfgAAAAMAAJ&q=surajmal+smadhi+govardhan Fairs and Festivals of India: Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh], p. 480-494.</ref><ref name="cent2">D. Anand, 1992, [https://books.google.com/books?id=EsvSwdUgQYcC&dq=surajmal+smadhi+govardhan&pg=PA56 Krishna: The Living God of Braj], Page 56.</ref><ref name="Keene" /><ref>{{cite book|author=Frederic Salmon Growse|title=Mathurá: A District Memoir|url=https://archive.org/details/mathuradistrict00growgoog|year=1883|publisher=New Order Book Company|page=[https://archive.org/details/mathuradistrict00growgoog/page/n64 40]}}</ref> The structure also houses a replica of the lotus feet of Lord Krishna and Radha.<ref name=":3" />

== Significance ==
Kusum Sarovar is one of the important tourist attraction of [[Braj|Braj region]]. Pilgrims from all over the country visit the lake to explore the magnificent structures that surround the Sarovar (pond) and he beautiful paintings depicting the life of Krishna and his pastimes with Radha. It is believed that [[Radha Krishna]] has performed many pastimes here. [[Chaitanya Mahaprabhu]], a Vaishnava saint and a great devotee of Krishna also used to visit this pond during his time in [[Vrindavan]]. During the time of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Kusum Sarovar was also called Suman Sarovar.<ref name=":0" /> It is said that anyone who take dips in the pond of Kusuma Sarovara will achieve pure love of Krishna.<ref name=":2" />

== Timings ==
The time zone ([[UTC+05:30]]) observed through India by the local authorities<ref name=":3" /> -

Everyday - 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Kusum Sarover Perspetive.jpg|Landscape of Kusum Sarovar
Kusum Sarovar Mathura DSC 2595.jpg|Side view of Kusum Sarovar
Inside of kusum Sarovar Chhatris.jpg|Artwork inside the Monument
Pillars of kusum Sarovar Chhatris.jpg|Interior of Monument
ਕੁਸੁਮ ਸਰੋਵਰ.jpg|Ghat of Kusum Sarovar
Kusum Sarovar Mathura DSC 2124.jpg|Pillars of monument
Kusum Sarovar.jpg|Front view of Kusum Sarovar
Temple of Kishn Soraba, Gobardun -View across the Kusum Sarovar Tank towards Suraj Mal's Cenotaph, Gobardhan-; a photo by William Henry Baker, 1860's.jpg|View across the Kusum Sarovar Tank towards Suraj Mal's Cenotaph, 1860s
</gallery>

== See also ==

* [[Radha Kund]]
* [[Govardhan Hill|Goverdhan Hill]]
* [[Radha Krishna]]
* [[Nidhivan, Vrindavan]]
* [[Vrindavan]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book|author=A. W. Entwistle|title=Braj, centre of Krishna pilgrimage|year=1987|publisher=E. Forsten|chapter=Kusum Sarovar}}

==External links==
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[[Category:Tombs in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category: Radha Krishna temples]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Mathura district]]

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JosefinaK97 at 21:09, 31 March 2026