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Vrindavana
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Name:
Vrindavana, Vrndavana, Vrndavan

Definition:
Vrindavana is a sacred forest in India where Hindus believe that Krishna was born. According to tradition he spent his early years here. The word Vrindavana literally means "gove of the multitude".

Also Known As: none

Alternate Spellings: Vrndavana, Vrndavan

Common Misspellings: none

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What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.

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