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Introduction:
Mathura city is located in the western part of the state of
Uttar Pradesh, in the northern region of India. It is a part
of the great northern plains and is situated on the west bank
of the river Yamuna.Mathura (Brajbhoomi) is famous as the
birthplace of Lord Krishna, an important deity in the Hindu
religious pantheon. It is an important pilgrim place of the
Hindus and one of the seven sacred cities in India. The main
pilgrim center in Mathura is the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
temple. Mathura is also an important craft center. Lord Krishna
Janmabhoomi (birthplace of Lord Krishna) is the main attraction
of Mathura and an important pilgrim place of the Hindus. A
stone slab marks the original spot of the birth of Lord Krishna.
The earlier Kesava Deo temple had the room where Lord Krishna
was born. On the road to Vrindaban it is a modern temple with
fine paintings and carvings on the walls depicting themes
from Hindu mythology. The whole of Bhagwad Gita is inscribed
on a pillar called Gita Stambh. The most important bathing
ghat of Mathura is the Vishram Ghat, which is believed to
be the place where Krishna rested after killing Kansa.
Sightseeing :
Dwarkadish Temple
Built in 1814 in the center of the town, it is the most visited
temple in Mathura. This temple is managed by followers of
Vallabhacharya. Located in the eastern part of Mathura, not
far from the Yamuna River, it is architecturally interesting:
the temple carving and paintings are major attractions. The
temple is a hub of activity during the festive days of Holi,
Janmashtami and Diwali.
Krishna Balrama Temple
This beautiful temple was established in 1975 by His Divine
Grace A.c. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founer-acarya of
the Interational Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON)
and has now become Vrindavan's most popular temple and has
one of the highest standards of Deity worship and cleanliness
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