Govardhan Hill
Govardhan hill, literal meaning the increasing cattle, was the name of a mythical hill near Vrindavan. The legend states that Vedic god, Indra was losing his hold over the human beings, and became jealous of Krishan, an incarnation of Vishnu. Indra invoked clouds and schemed to flood the region with rains lasting for seven days and seven nights. Krishan lifted the Govardhan hill, and under which all animals and people of the region took shelter, and were saved from the fury of Indra. Ultimately, Indra accepted defeat, and after praying to Krishna, left for his heavenly abode, the Suvarga.
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