The following history is given by Shri Nityananda Prabhu on His Parikrama – from Shrila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s Navadvip dham-parikrama Mahatmiya:

This place, known as Kuliya Pahada, is situated on the bank of the Ganga and is raised up like a mountain. It also called Koladvipa in the scriptures. Now hear one story from Satya-yuga.

A young brahmana named Vasudeva was always engaged in the service of Varaha. As he worshipped the form of Varaha, he always prayed to the Lord in these words, “Please be merciful and appear before me. Let my eyes and life be successful.” Saying this, he cried and rolled on the ground. “If my Lord does not show Himself, my life is worthless."

Shortly thereafter, the merciful Lord showed Himself to Vasudeva in the form the boar - Varaha. His body was decorated with ornaments, and His feet, neck, nostrils, face, and eyes were very gorgeous. His body was as tall as a mountain. Seeing him, the brahmana felt very fortunate and in thankfulness he fell on the earth and offered his respects. Crying and confused, he rolled on the ground.

Seeing the brahmana’s devotion, Shri Varaha sweetly said, “O Vasudeva, as you are My devotee, I am satisfied by your worship. You should know, when Kali-yuga comes I will display My pastimes here. Hear My words attentively. In the three worlds, there is no comparison to Navadvipa. Though it is hidden now, it is My very dear abode. The scriptures confirm that all holy places such as Brahmavarta reside here. The place where Brahma performed once a sacrifice and I appeared to kill Hiranyaksha with My tusks, that holy place is present here, where I have appeared now. By serving Navadvipa, all tirthas are served, and by living in Navadvipa, the fruit of living at all other tirthas is attained. You are fortunate to serve Me here in Navadvipa and when Gauranga advents, you will be able to witness the maha-sankirtana and the astounding form of Gauranga.”

After speaking these words, Shri Varaha disappeared, and the Vipra researched the meaning of the Lord's words. Being a learned Pandit, Vasudeva scrutinizingly studied the shastra and thus clearly found out and understood that during the reign of Vaivashvata Manu, at the beginning of Kali-yuga, Lord Gauranga would manifest His pastimes here at Nadia. The sages kept this secret, but they indicated by hints so that intelligent Vaishnavas could understand. After the Lord manifested His pastimes on earth, the scriptural evidences would also become clear. Thus the brahmana received the hint about the secret truths of Gaura. In great bliss, the brahmana performed sankirtana. He constantly sang the name of Gaura within his mind.

Thus after getting the darshan of the mountainous form of Lord Varaha, Vasudeva decided to call this place Koladvipa. (Parvata: kola - boar; parvata – mountain) , but it is known as Parvata. The devotees know that this is Giri Govardhana of Vraja.

Shri Varahadeva ki jay! Shri Koladvipa ki jay! Shri Kolacandra Gauranga Mahaprabhu ki jay! Shri Shri Gaura Nitai ki jay! Nitai-Gaura-premanandi Haribol!

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