Sri Tapovana is situated between Sri Aksaya vata and Sri Chira Ghata (Siyaro), around half a kilometer east of Aksaya vata on the bank of Sri Yamuna. Here one can see a duel deity of Sri Radha-Krishna.
At this Ghata on the Yamuna the gopis were always bathing at three o’clock at night, absorbed in penances to attain Sri Krishna for a husband. Hence this place is called Gopi Ghata, and the place where the gopis performed penances is named Tapovana. Even now one can attain the darsana of Sri Radha-Krishna here by always performing penances according to the regulative principles.
How to get there: You can easily go to this place by Auto from Vrindavana.
The surrounding farm area belongs to Sri Tapovana. The local people grow their own grains for their living and for making food for the visitors. The temple head pujari or priest has given clear instructions not to ask donations from visitors. It is the visitor’s wish if they want to donate any money.
