Mathura city has been the hub of culture and civilization for about 3000 years. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu as per the Hindu Mythology. He was born as eighth son of the king Vasudev. The name of his mother was Devaki. The ruler of Mathura and maternal uncle of lord Krishna wanted to kill baby Krishna as he got to know that he will be reason for his death. To save baby Krishna, his father somehow managed to escape him from the prison of Kansa soon after his birth to Gokul, a small village located on the other side of River Yamuna. Lord Krishna's upbringing was done in the aegis of his foster parents Nand and Yashoda in the same village till he came of age. Having achieved his youth, he killed his maternal uncle at last. In between he played many important roles for the betterment of human kind in his divine incarnation. There are folklores prevalent in India describing the virtues and divinity of Krishna as God. In India and some other countries the date of birth of Lord Krishna is still celebrated with religious fanfare and gaiety. This historical city has religious importance for Hindus all over the world and his dedicated foreign followers. The birth of Lord Krishna is still celebrated as major festival in India known as "Janamashtmi". Mathura is located in Uttar Pradesh, around 60 km from Agra, the home of Taj Mahal and 150 km from Delhi, the capital of India.
Vrindavan is also known as Vraj. It is a small town that is the site of an ancient forest where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. It is located just 15 km from Mathura on the same bank of River Yamuna. This small town is closely associated with Lord Krishna.Mathura Vridavan are different destinations but have become synonym of each other over the period of time. Vridavan has been the performing ground of Lord Krishna where he played as naughty kid and romantic youngster. There are scores of temples in this town that is why it is sometimes referred to as temple city. There are some famous Ghats and tanks also; the noted ones are Brahama kund and Govinda kund. Govinda Deva temple is the most famous temple dated back to 1590 AD.
Vrindavan is a famous twin-city to Mathura. It served as the home of Lord Krishna in his youth; this small town is known for its temples. Most noted ones are Banke Bihari Temple, Rang ji Temple and Iskcon Temple etc.
MATHURA TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi: It is the birth place of Lord Krishna that is fortified with security checks today because of some religious disputes still pending in the supreme court of India.
Jama Masjid: It was constructed by Abo-in Nabir-Khan in 1661.A.D. This mosque has four lofty minarets with bright colored plaster mosaic of which only few panels still exist.
Vishram Ghat: It is the sacred spot near River Yamuna where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after killing the tyrant king Kansa, who was suppose to be his maternal uncle also.
Dwarkadheesh Temple: It was constructed in 1814; that is the main temple in Mathura. It is decorated at its best during major festivals of Hindus that are Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali.
Gita Temple: It is located on the suburbs of Mathura that is known for exquisite temple carvings and paintings.
Government Museum: This museum has finest collections of archaeological importance where you can see rare stuffs from Gupta and Kushan period (400 B.C.-1200 A.D).
VRIDAVAN TEMPLES
Govind Dev Temple: It is the oldest surviving temple that was constructed by king Man Singh of Jaipur in 1590. This temple is a testimony of the architectural splendor of medieval India. The temple walls average 10 feet in thickness and the upper state is regular triforium. Originally it was a seven storey building of which its upper four stories were destroyed during the reign of Mughal emporer Aurangzeb. During that time the beautiful Krishna idol was removed from this temple and shifted to Jaipur for safe keeping.
Banke Bihari Temple: This is one of the oldest and famous temples of Vrindavan that was built in 1821 and re-constructed in 1921 by the disciples of Haridas Swami who reinstated the idol of Bankey Bihari ji having discovered it from Nidhi Van.
Rangji Temple: It is spread over a vast area that was constructed in 1851 by wealthy businessmen Govind Das ji & Laxmi Chand Ji. They were the disciples of Acharyavarya Rangdeshie Swami. The main gate of the temple is built in the Rajput style, most of the construction follows South Indian temple architectural pattern. Its outer wall measure 773 feet and encompass a water tank, garden and main temple. You can also see 50 feet tall gold plated "Dhweja Stambha" here.
Shahji Temple: It was built in 1876 by a wealthy jeweler Shah Kundan Lal of Lucknow. This temple is known for its exquisite architecture, sculpture and twelve single piece spiral columns made up of marbles each stand 15 feet tall approximately. The deities at this temple are popularly known as the Chhote Radha Raman. The world famous Basanti Kamra is located in the eastern wing of the temple where you can see some spectacular ancient Belgian glass chandeliers and rare paintings.
Madan Mohan Temple: It is located near Kali ghat that is believed to have been built by Kapur Ram Das of Multan. The original statue of Madan Mohan was removed to Karauli in Rajasthan during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for safe keeping. Today, a replica of the original statue is worshiped in this temple.
ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan: This is an International spiritual organization having 400 centers around the world. This temple is also known as Krishna Balram Temple. The foundation stone of this temple was laid by srila A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada. This is a beautiful Lord Krishna Temple visited by thousands of pilgrims and International tourists.
Radha Vallabh Temple: It was constructed in 1626 that is known for ancient remnant of special Hindu architecture. It was demolished in the 17th century and you may only see the plinth of this important huge structure.
Gopinath Temple: Its structure is very similar to the Madan Mohan temple in style and dimension. It was constructed by Rai Shilji, a Sekhawat Rajput of Jaipur.
Glass Temple: This temple is the fabulous art work of glasses work. Its beauty is seen to be believed.
Vrindavan is also known as Vraj. It is a small town that is the site of an ancient forest where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. It is located just 15 km from Mathura on the same bank of River Yamuna. This small town is closely associated with Lord Krishna.Mathura Vridavan are different destinations but have become synonym of each other over the period of time. Vridavan has been the performing ground of Lord Krishna where he played as naughty kid and romantic youngster. There are scores of temples in this town that is why it is sometimes referred to as temple city. There are some famous Ghats and tanks also; the noted ones are Brahama kund and Govinda kund. Govinda Deva temple is the most famous temple dated back to 1590 AD.
Vrindavan is a famous twin-city to Mathura. It served as the home of Lord Krishna in his youth; this small town is known for its temples. Most noted ones are Banke Bihari Temple, Rang ji Temple and Iskcon Temple etc.
MATHURA TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi: It is the birth place of Lord Krishna that is fortified with security checks today because of some religious disputes still pending in the supreme court of India.
Jama Masjid: It was constructed by Abo-in Nabir-Khan in 1661.A.D. This mosque has four lofty minarets with bright colored plaster mosaic of which only few panels still exist.
Vishram Ghat: It is the sacred spot near River Yamuna where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after killing the tyrant king Kansa, who was suppose to be his maternal uncle also.
Dwarkadheesh Temple: It was constructed in 1814; that is the main temple in Mathura. It is decorated at its best during major festivals of Hindus that are Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali.
Gita Temple: It is located on the suburbs of Mathura that is known for exquisite temple carvings and paintings.
Government Museum: This museum has finest collections of archaeological importance where you can see rare stuffs from Gupta and Kushan period (400 B.C.-1200 A.D).
VRIDAVAN TEMPLES
Govind Dev Temple: It is the oldest surviving temple that was constructed by king Man Singh of Jaipur in 1590. This temple is a testimony of the architectural splendor of medieval India. The temple walls average 10 feet in thickness and the upper state is regular triforium. Originally it was a seven storey building of which its upper four stories were destroyed during the reign of Mughal emporer Aurangzeb. During that time the beautiful Krishna idol was removed from this temple and shifted to Jaipur for safe keeping.
Banke Bihari Temple: This is one of the oldest and famous temples of Vrindavan that was built in 1821 and re-constructed in 1921 by the disciples of Haridas Swami who reinstated the idol of Bankey Bihari ji having discovered it from Nidhi Van.
Rangji Temple: It is spread over a vast area that was constructed in 1851 by wealthy businessmen Govind Das ji & Laxmi Chand Ji. They were the disciples of Acharyavarya Rangdeshie Swami. The main gate of the temple is built in the Rajput style, most of the construction follows South Indian temple architectural pattern. Its outer wall measure 773 feet and encompass a water tank, garden and main temple. You can also see 50 feet tall gold plated "Dhweja Stambha" here.
Shahji Temple: It was built in 1876 by a wealthy jeweler Shah Kundan Lal of Lucknow. This temple is known for its exquisite architecture, sculpture and twelve single piece spiral columns made up of marbles each stand 15 feet tall approximately. The deities at this temple are popularly known as the Chhote Radha Raman. The world famous Basanti Kamra is located in the eastern wing of the temple where you can see some spectacular ancient Belgian glass chandeliers and rare paintings.
Madan Mohan Temple: It is located near Kali ghat that is believed to have been built by Kapur Ram Das of Multan. The original statue of Madan Mohan was removed to Karauli in Rajasthan during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for safe keeping. Today, a replica of the original statue is worshiped in this temple.
ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan: This is an International spiritual organization having 400 centers around the world. This temple is also known as Krishna Balram Temple. The foundation stone of this temple was laid by srila A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada. This is a beautiful Lord Krishna Temple visited by thousands of pilgrims and International tourists.
Radha Vallabh Temple: It was constructed in 1626 that is known for ancient remnant of special Hindu architecture. It was demolished in the 17th century and you may only see the plinth of this important huge structure.
Gopinath Temple: Its structure is very similar to the Madan Mohan temple in style and dimension. It was constructed by Rai Shilji, a Sekhawat Rajput of Jaipur.
Glass Temple: This temple is the fabulous art work of glasses work. Its beauty is seen to be believed.
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