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Barsana and Nandgaon

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A first look at Barsana and Nandgaon

Barsana and Nandgaon are twin villages in the Braj region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Barsana is considered as the birthplace of Radha, one of the consorts of Krishna. Nandgaon is said to be the residence of Krishna's foster father, Nanda.

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