Yavat

Yavat

 (also known as Javat) is a sacred village in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, located about 3 km northeast of Nandagaon and 5 km from Kosi Kalan. It is globally revered in the Vaishnava tradition as the marital home of Srimati Radharani. 

Spiritual Significance

Yavat is primarily known as the place where Radharani lived with her in-laws after her marriage. 

• The In-Laws: She resided here in a large residence known as Jatila ki Haveli with her mother-in-law Jatila, her sister-in-law Kutila, and her supposed husband Abhimanyu.
• Parakiya Rasa: This village is highly glorified by saints like Rupa and Sanatana Goswami because it facilitates Parakiya Rasa (paramour love). In this mood, Radha and Krishna’s meetings are considered more intense because they must overcome the constant obstacles and vigilance of Jatila and Kutila.
• The Marriage Mystery: Scriptures explain that Radha and Krishna are eternally one; the marriage to Abhimanyu was a divine arrangement by Yogamaya to enhance the sweetness of their secret pastimes. 

Key Locations and Pastimes

• Radha Kanta Temple: The ancestral haveli of Jatila has been converted into a temple where the deities of Radha and Krishna, known as Radha Kanta, are worshipped.
• Krishna as Kali: A unique pastime occurred here where Jatila and Kutila tried to catch Radha meeting Krishna in the forest. To protect her, Krishna transformed into the goddess Kali. When the in-laws arrived, they saw Radha worshipping the goddess and offered their own obeisances in respect.
• The Ber Tree: A ber (jujube) tree once stood near the haveli where Krishna reportedly hid for an entire night after a failed attempt to meet Radha, as the vigilant Jatila kept calling out "Who's there?".
• Kokilavan: Located west of Yavat, this is where Krishna would imitate the sounds of cuckoos (kokila) to signal Radha to meet him in the forest. 

Visiting Information for 2025

• Location: Mathura district, roughly a 10-minute drive from Nandagaon.
• Nearby Sites: Pilgrims often visit 
  Ter Kadamba
   (situated between Yavat and Nandagaon), where Krishna played his flute to call his cows.