Vajranabh, the grandson of Lord Krishna, installed 5 Principle Mahadevs, forms of Lord Shiva, in 5 different areas of Vrindavan to preside over.
1. Gopeshwar Mahadev in Vrindavan
2. Kameshwara Mahadev in Kamyavan
3. Bhuteswar Mahadev in Mathura
4. Nandeshwar Mahadev in Nandgaon
5. Chakaleswar Mahadev at Govardhan
Being the kshetra pal of the Dham, it is only by his mercy that one can enter the Dham.
The story of Gopeshwar Mahadev is that Lord Shiva wanted to renounce everything to take on the mood of a gopi. Through his supreme wisdom, yogic vision, and ultimate knowledge, he understood that there is no higher spiritual experience of love than that of the gopis. He was told, “If you want to enter the Rasalila, you must take the female form of a gopi.” He then took his bath in Mansarovar, which was filled with the tears of Srimati Radharani’s love. When Lord Shiva took his bath, he came out with the bhava and the form of a gopi. He was given the service of being the guardian of the Rasalila in the form of Gopeshwar Mahadev.
Let's offer our prayers to the destroyer, Lord Shiva, who destroys all the obstacles in our service to Lord Krishna.
Attached pictures of the Man Sarovar lake and Gopeshwar Mahadev temple at Vrindavan forest, Govardhan Eco Village.
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