DAAN GHATI DARSHAN
In ancient times, Dan Ghati was the sacred site where Lord Krishna playfully demanded taxes (Dan) from the Gopis as they passed along the path carrying milk and dairy products. The term Dan in Sanskrit means “tax,” and this holy pastime is celebrated as a symbol of Krishna’s sweet, mischievous, and divine exchanges with His beloved devotees. Dan Ghati is situated on top of the sacred Govardhan Hill, exactly where the national highway of Mathura now crosses the hill. The natural formation of Govardhan Hill resembles a peacock, and Dan Ghati is identified with the narrow stretch symbolizing the peacock’s neck.
Darshan Timings:
Summer
Morning time: 07:30 am to 12:30 pm
Evening time: 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm
Winter
Morning time: 08:30 am to 12:00 noon
Evening Aarti: 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Dan Ghati in Govardhan is not only a historical and spiritual site but also a living reminder of Krishna’s divine play, where He transformed the act of tax collection into an eternal expression of love and devotion.
