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The land where
Shri Krishna
was born and spent his childhood has today little towns and
village that are still alive with the Krishna myth and still
scented with the music of his goblet. Mathura, a little town on
the River Yamuna was transformed into a place of trust after
Lord Krishna was born here. Vrindavan, a village once noted for
its aromatic groves, is where he spent an exciting childhood.
There are many other little spots in the area that still echo
with the charm of Shri Krishna.
Mathura is better known as the birth place of Lord
Krishna. Shri Krishna was borne in jail which nowadays lies in Sri Krishna
Janamabhumi, a vast temple difficult in the heart of Mathura.
Situated on the west banks of the sacred Yamuna, Mathura is 56 -
kilometers away from Agra and is at a distance of 145 -
kilometers from Delhi. Mathura is spread with several
significant attraction linked with the life and times of Lord
Krishna. The Dwarkhadhesh temple, the Kansa
Qila, the Sati Burj
and the Jama Masjid are some of the most important tourist
attractions of Mathura.
Baanke Bihari, Gokulnanda, Gopinath,
Govindeva, Madan Mohanji,
Radha Damodar and Radha Shyamsunder are the only seven ancient
temples of Vrindavan. Further the ancient temples; there are two
other temples which attract tourists Rangji and Sone
Ki Palki.
As a tour, you can choose Gokul 10 kms from
Mathura, Govardhan 30 km from Mathura.
Most Popular Attraction in Mathura
Vrindavan:
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi:
It was a prison cell in which Lord Krishna is said to have been
born. Nowadays the prison cell has turned into a temple and is
most visited place in the North India.
Vishram Ghat:
This bathing ghat is famous for this is the place where Lord
Krishna had rested after slaying the tyrant King Kansa.
Dwarkadheesh Temple:
The temple devoted to Lord Krishna was built in 1814 AD by Seth
Gokuldas of Gwalior.
Govind Dev Temple:
A variety of architectural vividness of the medieval India, the
temple was built in 1590 AD by Raja Man Singh of Jaipur. The
temple is raised in the form of a Greek Cross; its upper four
storeys were demolished during royal leader Aurangzeb's reign.
Rangaji Temple:
It enclosing an area of 235.6 mt by 134.1
mt., this major temple
of Vrindaban was built in 1845 AD. Partially in Rajput style and
partially in south Indian style, the complex of the temple
houses water tank, a garden and a.50 ft gold plated flag mast.
Gokul:
About 16 km from Mathura, Gokul is the place where baby Krishna
was brought up in confidentiality in the home of his Yashoda.
The most important temple at Gokul is of Gokul Nathji. The
festivals of Janmashtami, Annakut and Trinvat Mela, are few of
the festivals which are celebrated here in an immense eagerness.
Nandgaon:
At a distance of 56 km from Mathura is Nandgaon. It is home of
Lord Krishna's father Nand. Important sites of the town are a
temple faithful to Nand or Pan Sarovar, one of the four famous
lakes of Braj Bhoomi, where, according to myth, Lord Krishna
used to water his herd.
How to Reach:
Air:
The adjacent airport is Agra which is 66 kms away from Vrindavan.
The city is linked to Delhi and Varanasi by three flights.
Rail:
The adjacent rail head is Mathura Junction and is well linked to
Delhi by many trains including Punjab mails and Taj express, to
Mumbai by the August Kranti and Mumbai Rajdhanis.
Road:
Vrindavan is a short 10 kms drive from Chhata and
Mathura on NH2
which begins in Delhi 117 km away and ends in Kolkata.
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