Kusum Sarovar is a 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. Kusum Sarovar is considered one of the sacred spots that witnessed the pastimes of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. It is also the place of Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal's memorial chhatri. Kusum Sarovar has Narada Kund, where Bhakti Sutra verses were written by Narada and the Shri Radha Vana Bihari Temple in the vicinity.
Kusum Sarovar, Govardhan after extensive restoration, 2017
The ceiling of King Surajmal’s cenotaph, 1949
The cenotaph
Landscape of Kusum Sarovar
Govardhana Hill, also called Mount Govardhana and Giriraj, is a sacred Hindu site in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India on an 8 km long hill located in the area of Govardhan and Radha Kund, which is about 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Vrindavan. It is the sacred centre of Braj and is identified as a natural form of Krishna, the Govardhana Shila.
Govardhana hill
Kusum Sarovar ("Lake of Flowers"), one of the holy sites on Govardhan Hill
Kusum Sarovar, Govardhan after extensive restoration, 2017
Govardhan Giriraj Temple, Mathura dedicated to Krishna