Putana Uddhar Sthal

Putana Uddhar Sthal is a famous site associated with the childhood pastimes of Lord Shri Krishna. This site is located near Mathura, in Nand Bhavan at Mahavan. Mahavan, situated near Mathura on the other bank of the Yamuna River, is considered an ancient place and is regarded as the playground of Bal Krishna. There are several small temples here, which are not very old. Due to its larger size compared to other forests, Mahavan is also known as 'Brihadvan.' In Nand Baba's mansion at Mahavan, Nand Bhavan is situated. Disguised as Mata Yashoda, Putana arrived at this site with her breasts filled with the deadly poison Kalakoot. She effortlessly lifted the infant Krishna, who was asleep in his cradle, in front of Yashoda and Rohini and began breastfeeding him. Krishna not only consumed the poison but also sucked out her life force, liberating her from her demonic form.

Knowledge Bank

How far is Anandpur Sahib from Naina Devi?

22 km.

Did Kartavirya Arjuna defeat Ravana?

Yes. Ravana was defeated and imprisoned by Kartavirya Arjuna. Once, Ravana came to the banks of Narmada and was preparing to do Shiva Puja. Down the river, Kartavirya Arjuna along with his wives was playing and enjoying in the river. Kartavirya Arjuna stopped the flow of Narmada with his thousand hands. The water level rose and submerged Ravana's preparations for the Puja. Ravana attacked Kartavirya Arjuna, was defeated and imprisoned. After one year, Kartavirya Arjuna released him upon being requested by Maharshi Pulastya, Ravana's grandfather.