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Religion
10,000 Foreign Devotees Join Govardhan Parikrama in Vrindavan
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:40 PM
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Around 10,000 foreign devotees participated in the Govardhan Parikrama in Vrindavan, with a U.S. woman preparing 250 kg of halwa and expressing that she finds peace there.
The Govardhan Parikrama, a traditional pilgrimage around Govardhan Hill in Vrindavan, attracted about 10,000 foreign devotees this year. Participants circled the hill in a procession that began at the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple and ended at the Govardhan Mandir.
Among the pilgrims was a woman from the United States who spent days preparing 250 kg of halwa, a sweet offering traditionally distributed to devotees during the parikrama. She said that the experience brought her a sense of peace and belonging.
The event, organized by local temple authorities, is held annually to commemorate Lord Krishna’s divine protection of the hill and its surrounding villages. The influx of international pilgrims underscores the growing global interest in Vrindavan’s spiritual heritage.
Local officials noted that the large turnout required additional security measures and logistical support, but the overall atmosphere remained peaceful and reverent.
Among the pilgrims was a woman from the United States who spent days preparing 250 kg of halwa, a sweet offering traditionally distributed to devotees during the parikrama. She said that the experience brought her a sense of peace and belonging.
The event, organized by local temple authorities, is held annually to commemorate Lord Krishna’s divine protection of the hill and its surrounding villages. The influx of international pilgrims underscores the growing global interest in Vrindavan’s spiritual heritage.
Local officials noted that the large turnout required additional security measures and logistical support, but the overall atmosphere remained peaceful and reverent.