The twelve (dvadasha) mystical forests of Vraj.
Kanana and Vana stand for forest.
On the west bank of the Yamuna – Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana, Bahulavana, Kamayvana, Khadiravana, Vrindavana. Protected by Krishna.
On the east bank of the Yamuna – Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lohavana, Bhandiravana, Mahavana. Protected by Balarama, Krishnas brother.