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People from all over the world come to India for

spiritual or cultural tourism

Varanasi, Vaishno Devi, Haridwar, Tirupati Balaji, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, Golden

Temple, Bodh Gaya, St. Xavier’s Church of Old Goa, Ajmer Sharif, Nizamuddin, Braj-

Vrindavan are some sought after destinations

While most destinations are shrine-centric, Braj Bhoomi spreads across 5000 sq km and

has a lot to offer

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50 million tourists come to Braj annually

Taj Mahal receives merely 6 million tourists a year

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Braj is the land of Lord Krishna, propounder of world famous

Srimad Bhagvad Gita

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Despite this Braj is grossly neglected …

… it needs facelift to become

a world class

tourism destination

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Historic efforts to restoreHeritage sites in Braj

by

The Braj FoundationNew Delhi Vrindavan Lucknow Jaipur

www.brajfoundation.org

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Brahma Kund, VrindavanHad become garbage dumping ground for 200 years

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Brahma Kund, Vrindavanafter restoration

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“It is a tribute to what can be done with people’s participation. An excellent initiative, it would be our effort to support it in all possible manner.”

Chief Secretary Govt. of UP

“I had the opportunity to see the restoration of a heritage site (Brahm Kund) done by The Braj Foundation. It is a commendable work done with great sensitivity”

SecretaryPlanning Commission of India

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Where is Braj?

Located some 115 Kms from Delhi on the Delhi – Agra national highway

The entire region lies well within the Golden triangle of Delhi – Jaipur – Agra

Spans across the Mathura district of UP, Bharatpur district of Rajasthan and Palwal district of Haryana Raj.

Haryana UP

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How big is Braj ?

Covers an expanse of 5000 sq. Km

centering around Vrindavan

Comprises of over 1300 villages

Over 1000 traditional water bodies

(Kunds)

137 sacred forests (Van)

18000 acres of Hilly terrain with

numerous sacred heritage sites

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Major tourism centers of Braj

Mathura

Vrindavan

Gokul-Mahavan

Baldeo

Barsana

Nandgaon

Goverdhan

Deeg

Kaman

Hodal etc.

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Braj’s Key Assets

Kunds

Forests

HeritagesHills

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Unique Rural society

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Land of vibrant cultural traditions and festivals

The villages of Braj are replete with innumerable festivals showcasing the rich culture and tradition of the region round the year.

These festivals should be made the basis of all tourism activities in the region.

The Braj Foundation has an extensive documentation of these festivals literary, video recordings and other formats.

HOLI NAUKA UTSAV

RADHA ASHTAMI CHHAPAN BHOG

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Over 6000 magnificent temples and holy shrines associated with Sri

Radha Krishna

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Braj had 137 transcendental Groves

Darshan Van, Badhauta Gahvarvan, Barsana

BelvanBhandir Van

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All these groves are associated with the numerous leelas of

Sri Radha & Krishna

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Brahma Hill, Barsana

The Majestic Landscapes of Braj

Heritage Sites spread all over the hills of Braj

Ashtasakhi Hills, Barsana

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The splashing beauty of Braj

Radha Baoli, Vrindavan

Patit Pavan Kund, Gokul

Chandra Sarovar, Goverdhan

Kishori Kund, Bijwari

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Braj – the Cultural Capital of India

All forms of Indian music, literature, arts - dances, architecture, cuisine, crafts, theatre and other aspects of culture have distinct influence of Braj.

Mohini AttamOdissi

Manipuri Kathakali

KuchipudiKathak

Kalamkari

TanjorePata Chitra Miniature

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All the sacred hills mentioned in Indian scriptures are situated in

Braj

Gangotri, BadrinathGandhmadan Parvat

Nar ParvatGoverdhan Hill

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All these hills are connected to one or the other pastimes of

Krishna

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GangotriYamunotri

BadrinathKedarnath

All the pilgrim centers of India have their prototype in Braj

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Fisalini Shila Saugandhini Shila

Bhojan Thali,

Leela sthalies on hills of Braj

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Picturesque ghats of river Yamuna

Keshi Ghat, Vrindavan

Vishram Ghat, Mathura

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Numerous leelas were preformed at the banks of Yamuna

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Unfortunatelythis vast heritage is lying neglected, widely ignored and is nearing extinction

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Hills were being blasted out

The Times of India, New DelhiFriday, February 4, 2005

Rajsthan PatrikaAlawar 2 April, 2005

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Plight of Ancient Kunds Out of over 1000 only 20% have survived

Lalita Madhav Kund, LodholiNayan Sarovar, Kaaman

Subhadra Kund

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Brahma Kund, Vrindavan had been encroached

Sordid condition of Rudra Kund Dilapidated Jalmahal, Barsana

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Poor state of Braj grovesOnly 3 of 137 have survived

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Gutter gushing out in Yamuna

Ancient Ghats encroached upon

Sewage all around banks

Drains flowing out in the river

The sordid state of Yamuna10 million times more polluted than it’s tolerance limit

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Devotees spend crores of rupees in temples.

But they ignore the fact that the transcendental pastimes

of the Divine Couple Sri Radha Krishna were not performed in the famous

temples, posh ashrams or guest houses of Braj-Vrindavan

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They were rather performed in the Forests on the banks of river Yamuna

at the numerous Kunds on the holy hills

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Hills & Groves are the real temples of Braj

na: purao janapda na ga`amaa gaRhavayama\

ina%yaM vanaaOksatat vanaSaOlainavaaisana:

EaImad\Baagavat 10.24.24

“The cities, the cultured lands nor the villages their houses are ours, we are the forest people dear father, we always live in the forests and on the hills”.

Krishna to Nand Baba

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Krishna - the primordial environmentalist

Eating Mud - Earth Punishing Kaliya - Water Drinking forest fire - Fire

Killing Trinavarta - Air Killing Vyomasur - Space

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Devotees of Krishna should follow His footsteps and restore

the environment and cultural heritage of Braj.

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So, what isthe way out

?

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Restoration of over 1000 Kunds, Revival of 137 forests, Protection and forestation of hills, Dredging & restoration of river

Yamuna, Conservation of heritage buildings Promotion of organic farming Development of tourist infrastructure

An all round development of Braj comprising of :

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The Braj FoundationHeritage, Community, Environment

Vision: To restore the pristine glory and grandeur of Braj as a model rural society

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Founders

Mr. Alfred FordDirectorFord Motor Foundation Detroit, USA

Mr. Suresh NeotiaChairman,Gujarat Ambuja Cement, Kolkata

Mr. Hrishikesh MafatlalCEO,Arvind Mafatlal Group, Mumbai

Mr. Kamal MorarkaChairman, Gannon Dunkerley & Co. Mumbai & Ex Minister PM Office

Mr. Vineet NarainSr. Journalistwww.vineetnarain.net

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Chairman, Vineet Narain, (www.vineetnarain.net), New Delhi – Vrindavan

Exe. Dir. (Tourism), Sanat Kaul, IAS (1971), Ex-CMD, Delhi Tourism Dev. Corp.

Exe. Dir. (HRD), Abhijit Gupta, B.Tech (IIT), M.Tech (USA), MD, Case New Holland

Const. Equip. India Ltd. Indore

Exe. Dir. (Corp. Affairs), Rajat Jain, IIT (D), IIM (A), MD Xerox India Ltd.

Exe. Dir. (Legal & Admin. Affairs), Rajneesh Kapur, New Delhi

Project Director, R K Gautam, B Tech. Civil, Vrindavan

Project Manager, Bipin Vyas & Bhupender Mathuria, Vrindavan

Project Coordinator, Gaurav K Gola, B. Sc. (Hons), MBA, New Delhi – Vrindavan

Architect, Shalini Dasgupta, M. Arch. (SPA), New Delhi

Landscape Designer, Shyam Singh, M. Arch. (SPA), Horticulturist

Executive Team

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The Developmental ModelAn all round integrated development of Braj comprising of :

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Strategic Partnerships

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Accomplishments so far….

1.Restoration of 46 Ancient Water Bodies in

different stages

2.Revival of 2 Groves, work on 4 more in

progress

3.Protection of Hills & Regeneration of Green

Cover

4.Master planning of Braj for UP Govt.

5.Restoration of 3 heritage buildings

6.Audio-visual documentation of Braj culture

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7. Drinking water supply projects in some

villages

8. Exhaustive scientific survey of Braj

region

9. World-wide awareness campaign about

the plight of Braj

10.Nine grand Braj Mahotsavs in different

parts of the country

11.Special legislations for Braj protection

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Kund restoration

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The Braj Foundation wins 2nd time the best NGO award supported by UNESCO for revival of water bodies

Distinguished Water NGO 2012-13

Best Water NGO 2012-13

Best Water NGO 2010-11

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The Braj Foundation’s

Kund Restoration Process Mobilizing the local community Necessary permission & go-ahead from

District Administration Survey of the Kund site Preparation of detailed restoration plan Pumping out the dirty water, if any De-silting of the Kund Repair/ construction of side walls, ghats Plantation Beautification

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Professional Planning ApproachStep 1: Listing of Sites

Step 2: Satellite Imagery Analysis

Step 3: Revenue Map Analysis

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Step 4: Physical Land Survey Step 5: Hydrological Plan

Step 6: Architectural Plans

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Kunds of Braj are plotted on satellite map

by The Braj Foundation

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More than 46 Kunds in different stages of restoration

Gomti Ganga, Kosi Pawan Sarovar, Nandgaon Vrishbhanu Kund, Barsana Dohini Kund, Chiksauli Sangam Kund, Khayara Vihval Kund, Sanket Nayan Sarovar, Seu Chandrasarovar, Chaumuha Kamdev Kund, Hatana Padma Kund, Kumudvan Gaya Kund, Kaman Roop Kund, Barsana Jai Kund, Jait Mohan Kund, Vanchari Gadbadri Kund Vimal Kund, Kaman

Madhuvan Kund Lohvan Kund, Lohvan 2 Kunds at Kamai Ratna Kund, Dabhaala Garud Govind Kund,

Chhatikara Radha Sarovar, Manpur Mansa Kund, Pasauli Govind Kund, Vrindavan Madhuri Kund Brahm Kund, Chaumuha Vihar Kund, Chiksauli Brahm Kund, Vrindavan Ratnakar Kund, Kosi Ramtal, Sunrakh Rudra Kund, Jatipura Jawahar Kund, Sakitara Suraj Kund, Julhendi

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Gomati Ganga, KosiFinancial support by Dr. Ramjilal Shastri & citizens of Kosi

Before

After

Total Expenditure Incurred: Rs 40 lakhs

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Proposed plan of Gomti Ganga

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Shiv Taal, Mathura

During restoration

After restoration

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Radha Sarovar, Barsana

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Restoration work at Mohan Kund Vanchari (Hodal,

Haryana)

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Restoration work at Roop Kund, Barsana

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Anjani Kund, Bhulvana, Haryana

Before

After

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Jalmahal,Vrishbhanu Kund, Barsana Before restoration

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Vrishbhanu Kund, Barsana

Before

Financial support by Shri Rajeev Shukla, Shri B P Singhal, Shri Balbir Punj (Members of Rajya

Sabha) & Mafatlal family,

After Total Expenditure incurred: Rs 35 lakhs

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Organizing Festivals at restored Kund sites

Barsana Mahotsava 2006 Barsana Mahotsava 2007

Sharad Mahotsava 2006 Barsana Mahotsava 2007

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Before

Desilting: 2,360 cum

Govind Kund,

Vrindavan

After

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Jai Kund, Jait

Before restoration

During restoration

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Desilting: 25,500 cum

Jai Kund, Jait

After de-silting

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Proposed plan for Jai Kund

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Dohini Kund, Chiksoli Financial support

Shri Kamal Morarka, Ex Minister PMO

Before

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After Restoration

Dohini Kund, Chiksoli

Developed with the financial support of Govt. of India

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Brahma Kund, Vrindavan

Before

Had become garbage dumping ground for 200 years

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After restoration

Financial support Shri Ajay Piramal, Mumbai

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This Kund was turned into a field

Chandra Sarovar, Chaumuha (NH-2)

Lord Brahma, appeared before Krishna and begged forgiveness

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Chandra Sarovar restoration work in progress

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Development plan of Chandra Sarovar

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Proposed bird eye view of Chandra Sarovar

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Krishna Sarovar, Baad (NH-2) Lord Krishna bathed here with Balarama after killing Dhenukasur

and took rest under the banyan tree

This Kund was turned into a field

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Krishna Sarovar restoration work in progress

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Development plan of Krishna Sarovar

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Proposed bird eye view of Krishna Sarovar

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Rudra Kund, Jatipura (Goverdhan)

Before

Work in progress

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Restoration work in progress

Encroachments of Rudra Kund being removed

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Restoration work in progress

Foundation stone of Rudra Kund being laid

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Rudra Kund development plan

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Development plan of Rudra Kund

Shadow of Rudra Yantra in kund water

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Work in progress

De-silting in progress

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Demolition of unauthorised constructions

at Rudra Kund

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De-Watering of

stagnant dirty water

in the Rudra Kund

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Historic well un-earthed after de-silting and the same is being restored

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De-silting at the Rudra Kund in full swing

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Wall repair work

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Marking for the construction of ghats

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Construction of Ghats

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Construction of Ghats at Rudra Kund

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Construction of nallah for

diversion of drain water of Jatipura village

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Construction of Ghats at Rudra

Kund

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Fixing of Chain Link fencing at

Rudra Kund

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Construction of Ghats at Rudra Kund

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Sankarshan Kund, Anyor, GoverdhanPlight of the site

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Inauguration of the Restoration

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Temporary tank for collection of village dirty water at the corner of the kund

Diversion of village’s dirty water drain falling into the kund

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Chairman TBF, inspecting work progress in Feb 2013

4 Kms long Kachcha Drain to carry out dirty water of the kund

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Sankarshan Kund, Anyor, Goverdhan de-watering work in progress

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Earth movers in action removing muddy silt

Thick layer of plastic (non disposable waste) at the

base of kund

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De-silting work in progress

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Foundation’s JCBs submerged 7 times in the muddy bed. Heavy Duty Cranes were pressed

into action to pull them out

De-silting in progress

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Media person and village leaders discussing the encroachment issue in May 2013

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Sankarshan Kund, Anyor, Goverdhan marking work in progress

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Sankarshan Kund, Anyor, Goverdhan masonry work in progress

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Kund’s Toe Wall construction work in progress

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Work in progress

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Villagers discussing the problem of encroachment with the

Chairman of The Braj Foundation

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7’x 5’ size Chain Link Fencing Frames (286) are being installed at the boundary wall of the kund to protect and beautify the Kunds

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Heavy rains hamper the work

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Construction of Ghats

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Sankarshan Kund taking shape

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Another view of the kund

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Proposed Development Plan

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15 Meter wide public Ghat

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Kund parapet wall section design

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Fencing desin

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Rain water harvesting design

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Proposed Development Plan of Sankarshan Kund

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Proposed Development Plan of Sankarshan Kund

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Airavat Kund, Goverdhan

Foundation’s earthmovers removing siltBefore de-silting

Collecting garbage Splashing water after de-silting

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Yashoda Kund, Nandgaon

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Yashoda Kund, NandgaonInauguration

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Yashoda Kund, Nandgaon

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Yashoda Kund, Nandgaon

Restoration work in

progress

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Yashoda Kund, Nandgaon

Restoration work in progress

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Yashoda Kund, Nandgaon

Restoration work in

progress

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Architectural Drawing

Architecture & landscape drawing

Kund area = 4191.87 Sqm

Plantation area = 7838.00 Sqm

Parikamapath = 442.00 Sqm

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Ram Taal, Sunrakh (Vrindavan)

Before De- silting During De- silting

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2700 years old Kund emerges after digging

Shri Kamal Morarka, the donorinspecting de-silting work

Ancient wall excavated Mediapersons visiting the site

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Ram Taal, Vrindavan After De-silting

Rain water being filled from catchment area

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Foundation’s equipments in action

Donated by Mr. Kamal Morarka

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Historic surveys done of Braj region

Survey of over 2000 acres of heritage sites completed, and detailed technical survey of over 400 ancient water bodies completed, more ongoing.

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The Braj Foundation is working for the

Restoration of groves

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Survey of Groves

The survey of the 48 prominent groves of Braj has been completed by The Braj Foundation

The survey of remaining 89 groves of Braj is being done by the foundation.

A task no official agency has ever undertaken

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Darshan Van

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The Braj Foundation has identified and

located all the 137 sacred groves of 4

different categories in Braj

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Gahvarvan, Barsana Before restoration

This has been the condition of protected forest of UP Govt. before its restoration

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During restoration

Gahvarvan, Barsana

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During restoration

Gahvarvan, Barsana

Pathway being laid

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After restoration with the financial support of Indian Oil Corporation

Gahvarvan after revival

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Gahvarvan after revival

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Leela Dioramas in Gahvarvan

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Restoration of Seva KunjBefore restoration

During restoration

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Restoration of Parikrama Path, Seva Kunj Vrindavan

Before restoration

During restoration

After restoration

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Before restoration

During restoration

Restoration of Lalita Kund, Seva Kunj

After restoration

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Restoration of Lalita Kund water fall, Seva Kunj

Before restoration During

restoration

After restoration

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Restoration of Lalita Kund ChatriBefore restoration

After restoration

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Restoration of Seva Kunj, Vrindavan

Middle path before restoration

After restoration

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Restoration of Seva Kunj

Mr. Ajay Piramal, Chairman Piramal Group looking at Seva

Kunj restoration work

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Exterior of the boundary wall being face lifted

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Proposed plan of restoration

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Proposed bird eye view of Sevakunj

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Heritage Buildings of Braj

Innumerable heritage buildings of Braj are in a dilapidated condition and on the

brink of destruction due to decades of neglect and blatant land grabbing. The

Braj Foundation is working towards systematically surveying, documenting

and restoring these structures.

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Jal Mahal at Vrishbhanu Kund, Barsana Restoration

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Successfully restored Koile Ghat of Yamuna from where Vasudev ji on the night of Janmashtami took infant Krishna across Yamuna to Gokul.

Yamuna started rising to touch the feet of Krishna. Vasudev ji screamed for help “Koi Le – Koi Le”. Someone hold my child. Hence the ghat is known as Koile Ghat. It was neglected for centuries.

Koile Ghat of Yamuna

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Restoration of Koile Ghat, Mathura

Inaugurated on 29th Sept 2009

by Mrs. Ranjana Kumar, Member, CVC of India

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The Braj Foundation’ crusade against illegal mining in the heritage hills of

Braj

The Braj Foundation got done the satellite study of the entire Braj region by experts of IIT Roorkee & NRSA Hyderabad.

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Mass mobilization of Brajwasis to save Braj Hills

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After a prolonged struggle of five years, Braj Foundation finally succeeded in getting the 72 sq Km area of Braj hills declared as protected forest by the Rajasthan Govt.

Hills of Braj got declared as reserve forests

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Satellite mapping of the heritage sitessituated on the Hills of Braj

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Ratnagiri Hill Restorationfinancial support by UNDP

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The Costs Involved

The estimated cost for the development of 1 acre of hilly terrain into a green pasture comes out to be around Rs 1,00,000

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Economics of Hill Restoration The foundation’s study

reveals that the hills of Braj have a sloping area of around 72 sq. kms which translates into 17,800 acres.

At an average cost of Rs 1Lakh per acre these hills can be developed into pasture lands

With an investment of Rs 180 crores, out of which the majority of the amount would be spent on human labor, the fodder worth 19 crore will be produced annually

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Braj Foundation in association with Illinois University (USA) did an exhaustive study of Goverdhan hill and is now pursuing the UNESCO to declare it as World Heritage Site.

Goverdhan development

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Traffic Management

Vision:To develop a corridor by optimising connectivity (pedestrian and vehicular) capitalising on transportation/mobility options and rationalising parking with the high load of pilgrims on festival days.

Problem identification:• Vehicular road over giriraj ji not justified • heavy congestion of traffic• Same road for parikrama and vehicular

movement leading to chaos and accidents.• Lack of designated parking facilities• Air pollution • noise and environmental hazards.

Planning strategies:• Designated parking facilities on major roads

leading to giriraj ji.• Develop a peripheral rail network around

giriraj ji.• Reducing vehicular load on parikrama path.• Realignment of road network so that there

is no vehicular movement over giriraj ji.• Defined parikrama path with civic facilities.

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Road re-alignment

VEHICULAR ROAD

PARIKRAMA PATH

PROPOSED CONNECTING ROAD

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Parikrama Path

Present Condition

Proposed

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Charanamrit Kund

Open Drain Near Charanamrit Kund

Developmental Plan

Section

Present Condition

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Proposed development plan of Charanamrit Kund

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Tackling the drinking water crisis in Braj

85 % of the ground water in Braj is saline. Unfortunately the salinity starts from the upper layer of water table

TBF’s Drinking water supply Project Chiksauli & Manpur villages (Barsana)Financial support by IOCL & OIDB

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Villagers enjoying the safe drinking water after 60 years of independence

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Creating world-wide awareness about Braj

Culture

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A presentation to the Chief Election Commissioner of India,Chief Vigilance Commissioner, Secretary General Rajya Sabha & other senior

officials at New Delhi

Organizing cultural evenings showcasing

the Braj Culture

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Successfully organized Nine high profile Braj Mahotsavs across India for building awareness and promoting culture of Braj.

Braj Maahotsav

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Braj Maahotsav

H.E. Mr. Narsimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh

inaugurating Braj Mahotsav, Hyderabad -2011

Folk Artists from Braj performing Raas Lila in Braj Mahotsav

Hyderabad -2011

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Braj Maahotsav

Folk Artists from Braj performing Flower Holi Lila

Braj Mahotsav (Hyderabad -2011)

Kawwals performing Krishna Bhajans composed by Muslim devotees,

Braj Mahotsav (Hyderabad -2011)

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Braj Mahotsavs

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Presentation to Cabinet Ministers

Mr. Kapil Sibal Mrs. Ambika Soni

Mr. C. P. Joshi Mr. Salman Khurshid

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Presentation to Political leaders

Mr. Narendra Modi Mrs. Sushma Swaraj

Mr. L K Advani & others Mr. Rajnath Singh & others

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Meeting with C.M. Akhilesh Yadav U.P.

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Foreign diplomats watching PPT in TBF’s office

Mr. S. Shimamori, Cultural Attaché of Japan

Dr. Benedictt Alliott, Cultural Attaché of France

Ms. Vyantimala, Deputy Head of Mission, Republic of Surinam

Mr. Carl G Svensson, Counsellor (Head), Development Coorperation

Section, Embassy of Sweden

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A presentation at Raj Bhawan, Bangalore

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Mobilizing the local community

Prabhat pheris have started off in over 780 villages out of 1300. The remaining villages are being

covered.

Volunteers of the foundation

managing public events.

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Produced several films and serials depicting Braj culture by training rural

youth.These programmes have been aired on DD I & other channels

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Master Planning of Braj

TBF is now inspiring the governments of Haryana & Rajasthan for the same.

To conserve precious heritage & ensure planned development,TBF inspired UP Govt. to prepare a Master Plan for Braj in 2008.

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TBF prepares Tourism Master Plan of Braj

Approved by the Govt. of UP, deeply appreciated by Secretary Planning Commission of India & other top experts of the country

UP Govt. has started implementing TBF’s recommendations for the Rs. 2000 Cr Master Plan!

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Integrated Development of Braj

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The Braj Foundation’s Delhi office

C-6/28 SDA, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 Tel: (011)-26566800 & 26519080

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The Braj Foundation’s Vrindavan Office303, Keshav Kunj, Raman Reti, Vrindavan-281124

Tel: (0565)-2540084 & 9927337111

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Braj Foundation’s workshop at Vrindavan

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Sri Ramesh Baba ji of Gahvarvan, Barsana

the most belovedsaint of Brajwasis,

who never leaves Braj,accepts no disciples,

shuns opulence &composes and sings

classical & folk bhajans

Our Inspiration

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How can you support us?

Please forward our website

www.brajfoundation.org

to all those who may appreciate our work.

Please donate generously through cheque/DD in favor of

The Braj Foundationpayable at New Delhi.

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Please write to us if you would like to volunteer

your time or skills for the Braj cause at

The Braj Foundation C 6/28, Safdarjung Development Area

Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016Ph: 011- 26566800,

Email: [email protected]: www.brajfoundation.org

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Thanks for your kind attention

www.brajfoundation.org


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