Nidhivan, the mystical forest
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Nidhivan, the mystical forest


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Nidhivan is a sacred forest in Vrindavan, India, where legend holds that Tulasi trees transform into Gopis every night to join Radha and Krishna in a divine dance. Due to the forest's mystical reputation, humans and animals are strictly forbidden from entering the grove after sunset to avoid potential misfortune. While science has yet to explain these phenomena, the site remains a place of profound spiritual devotion for millions.
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