Legends
and Mythology
The hill is associated with Lord Krishna, who is believed to have
lifted the hill with the tip of his little finger for seven days
and nights to shield the people of Braj from the torrential rains
caused by Lord Indra.
Govardhan
is believed to have been 30,000 meters high about 5000 years ago.
It is believed that the hill is sinking
by the height
of a mustard seed daily due to the curse by Pulatsya Rishi. Pulatsya
Rishi once reached Dronakala Hill and requested that his son Govardhan
accompany to Pulastya’s abode at Kasi. Dronakala could not
refuse, but at the same time did not want to lose his son. But, Govardhan
agreed to go along under one condition. If the Rishi put him down
anywhere on his way to Kasi, he will not move further and will stay
there forever. The Rishi accepted the condition and lifted him on
his palm and proceeded to Kasi.
As they
approached Braj, thoughts about Lord Krishna entered Govardhan’s
mind and hence, he became heavier. The Rishi could no longer carry
him and he put Govardhan down to get some rest. When he tried to
lift Govardhan again, the hill refused to move. In great anger the
rishi cursed Govardhan that he would diminish in size by one mustard
seed every day.
