Mathura Travel

by Raj Caper

Mathura the birthplace of Lord Krishna is one of the known religious as well tourist destinations of the world situated on the western bank of river Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is popularly known as ‘Brajbhoomi’ representing India Indian culture and civilization of 3000 years.



This is one of the important pilgrimage destinations of India where devotes comes in a large number. Apart from the Hindu religion, this place is also visited by the Buddhists, Jain and Brahmanical. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Mathura are:



Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi



This is the birthplace of Lord Krishna one of the most popular Indian deities and the important characters of the Indian Holy Scripture the Mahabharata. This holy place is visited by a large number of tourists as well as devotees from several parts of the globe. The temple is built inside a prison cell where Vasudev and Devaki the parents of Lord Krishna were kept during Mahabharata period. It is the where Lord Krishna born. Because of this devotee of Lord Krishna visit this place from several parts globe. The temple complex also has a museum which displays antique statues and artifacts that support this fact.



Dwarkadheesh Temple



This is another beautiful temple situated on the bank of river Yamuna. It was built in 1814 and known across the globe for its architectural beauty, intricate carving and superb paintings. The temple is dedicated Lord Krishna, but it also houses the images of his beloved Radha and many other gods and goddesses. During the festival of Diwali and Holi this temple is stupendously decorated, which enthrall tourists during their visit to this place.



Gita Mandir



This is another magnificent temple of Mathura, which was built by the Birla group. The temple is famous across the globe for its Bhagavad Gita inscription, which adorned the walls of the temple. The sanctum sanctorum of this temple has the beautiful ornamented image of Lord Krishna, who is escorted with idol of Ram and Sita and Lakshmi and Narayana.



Government Museum



This is among the finest museums of India known across the globe for its mind-blowing collection of Mathura school of Paintings. It was established in the year 1874 to promote and preserve cultural heritage of this place. The other known collections of this museum are fine sculpture of Kushanas, gold, silver coins. ancient potteries, terra-cotta works and clay models.



Mathura is the pious land where tourists can experience the blend of spiritual, natural and cultural. The amalgamation of all these makes it an enchanting destination which enthrall tourists who come here from several parts of the globe.

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Tourists from several parts of the globe prefer Mathura Travel for holidays. Tourist Attractions in Mathura are centered on the magnificent temples which give good insight of Hindu religion. Mathura ghats are among its most famous attractions.

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