The region of Vraja, centered on the temple towns of Vrindaban and Mathura in Northwestern Uttar Pradesh, is one of India’s foremost pilgrimage centers. As the location of the legendary spots associated with the childhood games and pastimes of Lord Krsna, Vraja developed into a stronghold of Vaisnava bhakti which is naturally rich of musical traditions. The bhakti religion emphasizes the emotional relationship between man and God, which is achieved and ...
