Narsinh Mehta No Choro. — Attraction in Junagadh

One can reach from Majewadi Gate to sukh nath Chowk road and Shri Narsinh mehta' s choro is on the left side. Free parking along the road near the Narsinh Mehta's choro. Gujarati poet Narsinh Mehta's place ( 15 th Century ). Narsinh Mehta's choro is believed to be the place where the great Gujarati poet Narsingh Mehta lived & performed Bhajan kirtan during the 15 th century. It is also said that lord Krishna used to hold " Ras leela" at this place for his dear devotees Shri Narsinh Mehta. At this place stands a circular platform, known as Ras Chora. This holy place features a circular verandah, where Narsinh Mehta idol, Shri Gopi nath Idol & Shri Damodar Raiji's idol can be found. Best favourite Bhajan " Vaishnav jan to ...'. Nowadays , this place is currently owned by the Nagar community & administered by the " Chora Committee. Great poet Shri Narsinh Mehta of Junagadh Nagar Community. During the visit to Junagadh, holy & historical places must be visited. No entry tickets. Duration to see the entire history etc...

Narsinh Mehta, the great devotee of Lord Shree Krishna was born in Talaja village of Bhavnagar district in 1409 and spent most of the life span in Junagadh. He was great poet of Gujarati language and saint of Saurashtra during 15th century but his poetry and story are famous across the India even today. Narsinh Maheta’s Bhajan “Vaishnav Jan to Ene Kahie “is most favorite in Vaishnavjan and in entire India. He had composed around 22000 Bhajan - Devotional songs. Mahatma Gandhi was also a big fan of his Bhajana.

Narsinh Mateta no Choro is located near Sukhnath Chauk in Junagadh near Gita Mandir. Idol of Damodar Raiji and Narsinh Maheta are installed at this holy spot. Apart from this, various idol of Lord Shree Krishna in form as Shamla Girdhari, Lalaji Prabhu, Madan Mohanji, Sheth Shamlaji etc are also installed here. It is also believed that Narsinh Maheta sings in Kedar Rag which is favorite of Lord Shree Krishna. It is also believed that at the time of death of Narsinh Mehta, flowers were found...

This place is believed to be the place where the great devotee poet and Saint Narsinh Mehta (15th Century) had seen the paradise and dance (Raas) of Lord Krishna with Radha. Narsinh Mehta was a great spiritual poet of Nagar community. As he used to visit houses of untouchables to sing his Bhajans, his community fellows put him out of community. It is said that he had real vision of Lord Shiva, who took him to Vainkunth and showed him Raas Leela of Lord Krishna and Radhaji. He used to visit Damodar Kund early in the morning singing his poems (Prabhatiya). The famous poem "Vaishnavjan To Tene Re Kahiye Je Pid Parayi Jane Re." which was favourite Bhajan of Mahatma Gandhi was originally written by Narsinh Mehta. This place is said to be one where the great poet Saint and reformer Narsinh Mehta held his assemblies of discovers in 15th century. Some believe that Lord Krishna held a traditional "Rasleela" dance for his devotee...