71. Vyomasura Cave
Vyomasura cave is a few km out of
town, on the side of a hill, Vyomasura put the cowherd boys in this cave, after
he stole them. Krishna apprehended and fought with Vyomasura
here.Gufa means "cave".During the fight, Krishna fell from
the sky and landed on His feet and hands. Imbedded in the rock, on top of the
hill, are perfectly legible footprints and handprints. About ten feet
(3 m) from the feet and handprints are the imprints of two marigold
flower garlands. This place is on top of the hill, just above Vyomasura's
cave.The battle was so heavy that the earth began to shake. To
steady the wobbling earth, Balarama (often known as Dauji) pressed His foot
into the rock. His footprint is enshrined across the road from where
Vyomasura's cave is located. There is a small (7 feet high) concrete
structure over the footprints.About 50 feet (15 feet) to the right of
Vyomasura's cave, in the middle of the hill, is what is said to be the imprints
of Krishna's Kaustuba necklace. There is a small shrine over
thisspot.Getting to the Cave: If you are in the middle of the hill, standing on
the main road, Vyomasura's cave is to your right. Near the cave the hill is at
its highest point. There is a well-constructed bridge that goes over
the drainage ditch, near the cave. Once you go over the bridge the cave is
about 25 m (75 ft) to your right, about 15 m (45 ft) up the hill.
You can see the cave from the ground. The cave is about eight feet high and
eight feet wide, at its entrance. It is a fairly easy climb except the last few
feet. You may have to ask some people exactly where the cave is
located.
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