Vraja—the 168-square-mile (84 krośa) area in the district of Mathurā where five thousand years ago Lord Krṣṇa displayed His pastimes. It is the principal holy place of pilgrimage for all Vaiṣṇavas. It is said in the śāstras that Vraja is the essence and sum total of all holy places. See also: Vṛndāvana.

Vraja-the 168-square-mile (84 krosa) area in the district of Mathura where five thousand years ago Lord Krsna displayed His pastimes. It is the principal holy place of pilgrimage for all Vaisnavas. It is said in the sastras that Vraja is the essence and sum total of all holy places. See also: Vrndavana.
 

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