Forest (Van) · Mathura
Talvan
तालवन
One of the twelve forests — where Dhenukasura was liberated.
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History
Talvan is counted among the twelve forests of Braj.
Leela
According to the Srimad Bhagavatam (10.15), Balarama liberated Dhenukasura, who had taken the form of a donkey, in Talvan, and the cowherd boys ate the palm fruits.
Significance
A Leela site of Shri Balarama.
Details
- Address
- South-west of Mathura (approximate location)
Sources
- श्रीमद्भागवत महापुराण, दशम स्कंध, अध्याय 15
- स्रोत की पुष्टि प्रशासक द्वारा लंबित
