Apsara Kunda
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This kunda is at the tail end of Govardhana. Apsara Kunda is said to have been created when the seven main Apsaras came and bathed Lord Krishna. The beautiful ladies of the heavenly planets are known as Apsaras. This pastime is said to have happened when Indra bathed Krishna. In the Varaha Purana it is said that if you bathe in this kunda you get the benefit of performing hundreds of rajasuya and aswamedha sacrifices. The beautiful forest near Apsara Kunda is called Apsara Vana.
On the bank of Apsara Kunda is the Apsara-bihari Temple. To the left of this temple is the Dauji (Balarama) temple. There is also a small Siva temple next to this kunda, with a Siva-linga in it called Apsara Iswara. Next to this is the forest called Apsara Vana
Directions: This kunda is to the left of Navala Kunda.
Navala Kunda: Govardhana Hill is said to resemble a peacock. This kunda is also called Punchari Kunda because this area is the tail (punch) of Govardhana. Punchari is part of the area where Krishna performed the spring rasa dance with the gopis. Navala means “fresh or new.” The pastime of this place is that one time Radha and Krishna were so absorbed in ecstasy that they melted into the two kunds located at the end of Govardhana Hill. Krishna melted into Navala Kunda. Radha and the gopis melted into Apsara Kunda.
On the bank of this kunda is the Navala-bihari temple.