Four miles from Vrindavan on the Delhi \ Mathura Highway is the town of Chattikara also known as Sakatikara. At the time of Sri Krishna's childhood leelas this area as well as Vrindavan was all green with grass and forest. There was no village or town.
Nanda Maharaj became concerned about the safety of child Krishna when demons dispatched by Kamsa created and very difficult situation for everyone, so He decided to leave Gokul-Mahavan and take his cows, calves, bulls and all the residents to a place where the grass was green, plentiful and the atmosphere was safe. Having reached this area, Nanda assembled his thousands of bullock carts in a half moon shape to protect Sri Krishna and his cowherd community. Thus the name Sakatikara meaning "Bullock Carts" was given.
Through out this area Sri Krishna revealed his childhood "Braj Leelas". As he grew older being put in charge of Nanda's calves he and his brother Balaram would walk them to Vrindavan for grazing . The grass was very good and the trees provided wonderful fruits and flowers. A wonderful playground for Sri Krishna, Balaram and all his associates.
