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Braj, also known as Vraj, Vraja, Brij or Brijbhumi, is a region in India on both sides of the Yamuna river with its centre at Mathura - Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh state encompassing the area which also includes Palwal, Ballabhgarh and Nuh in Haryana state, Deeg, Bharatpur, Karauli, and Dholpur in Rajasthan state and Morena District in Madhya Pra...
Braj Bhasha is spoken in the nebulous Braj region centred on Mathura & Agra in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur, Karauli, Gangapur & Dholpur in Rajasthan. It is the predominant language in the central stretch of the Ganges-Yamuna Doab in the following districts:
The Braj Region is a living chronicle of India's splendid past. From the Mauryas' ancient imprints to the British colonial footprints, every epoch has enriched its soil, making it an unparalleled hub for history enthusiasts and pilgrims worldwide.
Oct 1, 2016 · It has a traditional South Indian gopuram entry tower and is surrounded by high walls. It is one of the few temples in India that follows a mix of North and South Indian traditions, with rituals performed according to Vedas as well as the Pancharatra Agamas.
Aug 18, 2014 · The cultural heritage of the sacred Braj region in Northern India is assessed within the framework of phenomenology of place experience in ritual enactments involving visual and haptic engagement with the landscape.
Feb 24, 2021 · The modern-day term Braj, building on these meanings, denotes a conceptual as well as a geographic entity—the former related to the childhood of Krishna, the latter to the area on the banks of the River Yamuna where he is considered to have spent his childhood and youth.
It charts out the transformations in Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred landscape of Braj in North India. Braj encompasses hundreds of sacred sites associated with the life of Krishna (a god in the Hindu pantheon).
