MATHURA

Mathura, which lies at the centre of the cultural region of Braj an ancient history and is also believed to be the homeland and birthplace of Krishna, who belonged to the Yadu dynasty. According to the Areological Survey of India plaque at the Mathura Museum the city is mentioned in the oldest Indian epic, the Ramayana.

Famous Temples of Mathura:

Shri Krishna Janambhoomi Temple

Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple is located in the holy city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is built around the prison cell in which Lord Krishna’s parents, Mata Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by his evil uncle Kansa. The temple is of great significance for the Hindus as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

shree dwarkadhish temple

Sri Dwarkadheesh Mandir is one of the oldest and largest temples of Mathura city. This is a major and famous Hindu shrine. The temple has a large premises with the main building enclosed by a magnificently carved IN Rajasthani style entrance with steep steps leading to temple courtyard.

Vrindavan

One of the oldest cities on the banks of Yamuna, Vrindavan is considered to be one of the most important places of pilgrimage for the devotees of Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna had spent his childhood in Vrindavan.

Famous Temples of Vrindavan:

Banke Bihari Mandir

Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is one of the most esteemed Hindu shrines in India that is full of multiple colours of spirituality. You will be surprised to know that there are no bells and conchs in this temple. It is believed that he disliked the sound of such instruments.

Iskcon Temple:

If you want to delve into the exact colours of the childhood of Lord Krishna, then ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan is the place. It is one of the most famous temples in Vrindavan, also known as Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir. It is built in the memory of Sri Krishna and Sri Balram ji. With solely dedicated to the childhood days of Krishna and his brother Balaram playing together.

Prem Mandir:

Prem Mandir was established by famous Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj in the year 2001. Suffused by the eternal Love of Gods, this temple is popularly known as the ‘Temple of God’s Love’. Impregnated with loads of love, famous Prem temple in Vrindavan is purely dedicated to Radha Krishna and Sita Ram

Nidhivan:

Nidhivan in the Vrindavan is associated with various mysterious facts. According to the devotees and locals, Lord Krishna visits this place and also does the Ras Leela each night in Nidhivan. Due to this reason, the doors of Nidhivan close at 7:00 PM after the evening aarti for priests and devotees. Along with that, it is also believed that birds and other animals also leave this place in the evening.