The place was originally known as Pavitra-kunda, but over time it began to be pronounced as Potra-kunda. Potra means clothes, so this name was given to this place. Devaki's mother washed Krishna's clothes in this kunda after his birth. This place is adjacent to the birthplace of Sri Krishna (Sri Krishna Janmasthana). Connected to the sacred Yamuna River through underground pipelines, this kunda is the most ancient place in the city. Once part of the Kamsa prison, this beautiful and sacred kunda is today the most important part of the route for pilgrims visiting Mathura. This is the same prison where he kept Devaki and Vasudeva ji, and where Krishna was born. The Potra kunda in Mathura is a sacred place where one can purify oneself from defilement and experience the piety of the land of Krishna.

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