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Mathura

4.2

1-2 Days

15 Attractions

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About Mathura

Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of Hinduism, located on the banks of the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. The Shri Krishna JanmabhoomiKrishna Janmabhoomi Temple marks the exact spot where Krishna was born in a prison cell. Vishram GhatVishram Ghat, where Krishna rested after slaying the tyrant Kansa, is the most sacred of the 25 ghats. Mathura is inseparable from Vrindavan (15 km away) — together they form the Braj region where Krishna spent his childhood. During Holi (March), Mathura transforms into the most colourful place on earth with week-long celebrations including Lathmar Holi at nearby Barsana. The Mathura Museum houses outstanding Kushana-era sculptures. The Govardhan Hill — which Krishna is believed to have lifted on his little finger — is a 21-km parikrama (circumambulation) walk.

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Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Complex

·1 km from city center

Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Complex

It is believed that this temple is situated at the place where Lord Krishna was born and the result of many excavations has tried to prove this belief.

Dwarkadhish Temple

·2 km from city center

Dwarkadhish Temple

The Dwarkadhish Temple, touted as one of the holiest temples in Mathura, is famous all over the country for its elaborate architecture and paintings. Built in 1814, the temple is relatively new but is highly revered. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dwarkadheesh, a form of Lord Krishna known as Dwarkanath, depicted in a black marble idol.

Gita Mandir

·2 km from city center

Gita Mandir

Located on the Vrindavan - Mathura Road is the famous Birla Mandir, also popularly known as Gita Mandir. It is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayan - an avatar of Vishnu. The architecture of the temple speaks of its magnificence and the exquisite carvings and paintings of its grandeur.

Govardhan Hill

·23 km from city center

Govardhan Hill

Govardhan Hill or the Giri Raj is situated at a distance of 22 km from Vrindavan. It has been stated in the Holy Bhagwat Gita that according to Lord Krishna, Govardhan Parvat is not different from him. Therefore, all his worshipers worship the pure rocks of the hill just like they worship his idol.

Radha Kund

·18 km from city center

Radha Kund

Situated near Govardhan Hill in the small town in Mathura is one of the holiest places in Braja - the Radha Kund and Shyam Kund. The two holy water tanks lying next to each other are considered to be the supreme of all holy places, containing pure and sacred water, also known to contain magical properties to heal for conception.

Rangji Temple

·4 km from city center

Rangji Temple

Rangji Temple, situated on the Vrindavan - Mathura Marg, is dedicated to Lord Sri Goda Ranagamannar - a South Indian Vaishnava Saint and Lord Ranganatha - an incarnation of Lord Krishna. The highlight of the temple is the idol of Krishna present in the form of bridegroom with Goda (Andal) as his bride.

Kusum Sarovar

·19 km from city center

Kusum Sarovar

Located between Govardhan and Radha Kund in Vrindavan, Mathura, Kusum Sarovar is a beautiful reservoir fringed by palatial sandstone building from the bygone era. The reservoir has a flight of stairs which can be used to descend in the pond. The sarovar is believed to have got its name from one of the girl attendants of Radha, named Kusum. The wate

Sri Radhavallabh Vrindavan Temple

·10 km from city center

Sri Radhavallabh Vrindavan Temple

Situated near Gotam Nagar on the cliff near Bankey Bihari temple is the Radha Vallabh Mandir, one of the seven temples of Thakur of Vrindavan. This temple is the epitome of the sacred and divine love of Radha and Krishna, displayed in the rarest form 'Ras-bhakti'. Enshrined by Lord Krishna, the temple does not have a deity of Radha. Instead, it has

Ghats

·2 km from city center

Ghats

Vishram Ghat is a revered and sacred bathing ghat located at about 4.5 kilometres from Mathura Junction on the banks of River Yamuna. It is the main ghat of Mathura and is central to 25 other ghats. It is believed that Lord Krishna rested at this place after killing Kansa, the evil demon king

Lathmar Holi

·10 out of 28 places to visit in Mathura

Lathmar Holi

Lathmar Holi is celebrated 4-5 days before the festivities of other states. However, it is interesting to note how this festival is celebrated in a rather peculiar way in Nandgaon and Barsana towns in the Mathura district. The towns are some 42 kms from Mathura and are extremely popular for the celebrations during Holi. The natives are known for pl

Government Museum Mathura

·1 km from city center

Government Museum Mathura

Initially known as Curzon Museum of Archaeology, Government Museum Mathura is located at Dampier Park. Also called Mathura Museum locally, the repository is one of the finest in the country and houses a fairly big collection of ancient relics, sculptures, coins and paintings.

Jama Masjid

·2 km from city center

Jama Masjid

The Jama Masjid was constructed in the year 1661 by Nabir Khan, the Governor of Aurangzeb. The Jama Masjid has four 40m high minarets and a raised courtyard. The highlight of the mosque is the facade inscribed with 99 names of Allah in the Persian script.

Kans Qila

·2 km from city center

Kans Qila

Located on the banks of the serene Yamuna River, Kans Qila is an ancient fortress in Mathura dedicated to Kans - the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. Situated near the Krishna Ganga Ghat and Gau Ghat, the fort is a popular tourist spot and has been constructed as a fusion of Hindu- Muslim architecture. Kans ka Qila is in a dilapidated state due to n

Nandgaon

·855 km from city center

Nandgaon

The famous Lathmar Holi on Mathura-Vrindavan is celebrated 4-5 days prior to the festivities of other states. This celebration takes place in the Radha Rani temple in Barsana and lasts for a week where men and women indulge themselves in colours, songs, dances and of course the lathis!

Jaigurudev Mandir

·2 km from city center

Jaigurudev Mandir

Also known as Naam Yog Sadhna Mandir, Jaigurudev Mandir is dedicated to Baba Jai Gurudev, located on the National Highway 2, between Delhi and Agra. The celebrated man is a revered guruji among the devotees and he also runs a charitable organization and ashram. The temple hosts an annual Bhandaar festival which attracts hordes of pilgrims.

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