KUSUMA SAROVARA
Kusuma Sarovara is one of the eternal pastime
places of Sri Sri Radha Krishna in Vrndavan.
Kusuma means flowers and Sarovara means lake.
This enchanting lake is situated near to both
Radha Kunda and Govardhana Hill.
In Nitya Vrndavan (the eternal pastime realm of
Vrndavan), Kusuma Sarovara is surrounded by a
beautiful forest known as Puspa Vana (forest of
flowers). This forest is resplendent with many
groves of blossoming trees and creepers.
Sometimes Krishna comes to this place and
surprises Radha and Her friends who are busily
engaged in picking flowers. Joking with them,
He claims that He is the gardener here. and
that they have no right to be picking His
flowers! However Srimati Radharani is quick to
respond by informing Him that this entire area
of Vrndavan is the property of Her friend,
Vrnda devi, that He hasn't planted even one
single tree here, and that He only comes here
with His cows and tramples on everything!
Many varieties of birds reside on the waters
and shore of Kusuma Sarovara, and the pleasant
sounds of their singing and their joyful cooing
can be heard everywhere.
photographed January 2008, Vrindaban,
India