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Mathura widely known as birth place of lord Krishna is located on the western bank of river Yamuna .It is 145 Km south-east of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh. For about 3000 Year it was the hub of culture and civilization. Mathura is place of Religious and Historic Interest, All round the year A large number of Festival and fairs are held in Matura and adjoining areas of Vrindavan Gokul, and Goverdhan. |
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SHRI KRISHNA JANMA BHUMI :
The Birth Place of Lord Krishna. |
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VISHRAM GHAT :
The sacred spot where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after slaying the tyrant Kansa.
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| DWARKADHEESH TEMPLE :
Built in 1814, it is the main temple in the town. During the festive days of Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is decorated on a grandiose scale. |
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GITA MANDIR :
Situated on the city outskirts, the temple carving and painting are a major attraction.
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GOVT. MUSEUM :
Located at Dampier Park, it has one of the finest collection of archaeological interest. Rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 B.C.-1200A.D.) are on display. Major attraction for tourists. |
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VRINDAVAN :
15 Km. north of Mathura on the same bank of Yamuna, lies the town of Vrindavan, almost as closely associated with Krishna as Mathura. |
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GOVINDA DEV TEMPLE :
Built by Raja Man singh of Jaipur in 1590, The temple is a testimony of the architectural splendour. |
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SHAH JI TEMPLE :
It was constructed in the year 1860. It is a prominent temple of northern India. It is famous for its splendid art architecture, sculpture and twelve single piece spiral columns made up of marble approx 15' height. |
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RANG JI TEMPLE :
Vrindavan 's longest temple, it was constructed in 1851 by Seth Govind Das ji & Seth Laxmi Chand Ji |
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| KRISHNA BALRAM TEMPLE ISKCON VRINDAVAN : |
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RADHA BALLABH TEMPLE :
Built in 1626 this temple is of special architectural interest as remnant of ancient hindu architecture |
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GLASS TEMPLE :
Its marvelous art of glass work dazzles the pilgrim's eyes. |
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NIDHI VAN :
Radhika's Kridasthali, the playground of Krishna's consort, it is a place of Hindu veneration. The image of Bihariji was discovered by Swami Haridas Ji. |
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SEVA KUNJ :
Krishna's Vihar Bhoomi, it was sanctified for centuries ago by Radha Ballabhiya Samaradayachery Shri Goswami Hit Hari Vanshji. |
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BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE :
Krishna's Vihar Bhoomi, it was sanctified for centuries ago by Radha Ballabhiya Samaradayachery Shri Goswami Hit Hari Vanshji. |
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| OTHER RELIGIOUS & HISTORICAL PLACES :
GOVARDHAN :
26 Km from Mathura along the road to Deeg. |
BARSANA :
21 Kms. to the north of Goverdhan is Barsana the birth place of Radha a favourite devotee of Lord Krishna. It is a famous place for pilgrimage. |
NANDGAON :
At the foot of a hill 51 Kms. north-east of Mathura is situated the venerable village of Nandgaon. |
GOKUL :
About 15 Kms. of the south-east of Mathura connected by a metalled road is Gokul, a suburb of the inland town of Mahavan on the bank of the river Yamuna. Gukul is a celebrated spot where Lord Krishna was reared in secrecy by his nurse. This place is very scared and is visited by thousand of pilgrims particularly during the birth anniversary of the Lord Krishna in july-august and the time of Annakut festival. |
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