Krishnas feet – Ramanisblog

The footprints of Lord Rama and Krishna are found in India.

Lord Rama’s feet is found near Rameswaram and in some other places.

Lord Krishna‘s are found in Vrindavan,Asvakranta (Assam) and in Asvakranta temple in Assam.

The legends associated with these places seem to be in agreement with the Puranas.

Krishna's Footprints,Charan Pahari. — Lord Krishna Footprint,Vrindavan.In Charan Pahari, Lord Krishna’s footprints are enshrined. According to the locals there is the impression of Krishna’s left and right footprints at this place. It is said that Krishna was playing His flute at this place and that the hill started to melt. The impressions of Krishna’s footprints could then be seen on the stone here. It has been told that Lord Caitanya, Lord Nityananda, Advaita Acarya, Madhavendra Puri, Madhvacarya, Vallabhacarya and the Goswamis have come to this place to have darshan of Krishna’s footprints.

Krishna's Footprint,Somnath.jpg — Krishna’s Footprint,Somnath.The footprint of Bhagvan Shree Krishna is carved here to mark the divine memory of Shree Krishna Neejdham Prasthan Leela. Baldevji, the elder brother of Shree Krishna also took his last journey from here in his original serpent form. This is marked by an ancient holy cave called “Dauji-ni-Gufa”

The temple of Asvakranta in Assam is situated in NorthGuwahati. An important and one of the greatest Vishnu shrines of Assam, Asvakranta is located on a rocky stratum touching the waterfront of the Brahmaputra. Asvakranta pilgrimage tours can be covered by motor boats that are available at Suklesvar Ghat (Guwahati). Asvakranta is favoured for its scenic beauty. From here one can enjoy the east-west expanse of Guwahati situated on the other bank of the river.

Asvakranta literally means ‘ascended by horses’. It is here that Sri Krishna camped with his army before he defeated and killed Narakasur.

Aswakranta is associated with Krishna-Rukamini episode. It is said that Krishna’s Asva (horse) was encircled (akranta) by the enemies at this place. It is also believed by some people that the place should be caged as Asvaklanta indicating that Krishna on his way from Kundil Nagar to Dwaraka had to rest here as his horse became tired (klanta).

Airport : The nearest airport is Guwahati. From here you can easily reach Asvakranta by road.

Railhead : The nearest railhead is situated at Guwahati.

Road Transport : Asvakranta is linked by road transport via the Saraighat Bridge across the Brahmaputra. Other option is Guwahati, which is well connected with regular bus services from all the major cities in and around the state.

Water Transport : Regular ferry services are available to Asvakranta from Guwahati.

Staying in Asvakranta
Accommodation facilities are available at reasonable prices in Guwahati with options varying from luxury to budget hotels.

Citation.

http://www.north-east-india.com/assam/asvakranta-temples.html