About Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Poojas at Moksha GhatsPopularly known as 'the land of Krishna' where the air resonates with the music of His flute, Mathura is revered as one of the cradles of Indian civilization that witnessed waves of new cultures and religions, internalised over centuries to enrich our multi-faceted but composite tradition. Vandals and bigots tried to destroy the plurality of faiths and culture but the pious land endured that to this day. Situated on the western bank of river Yamuna, the ancient town having a sacred character is held in high esteem by Buddhists, Jains and Brahmanical faiths.

 

The place remains abuzz with a brimming number of tourists who are mainly the devotees of Krishna . Festivals and fairs which include the immensely popular Ras Leela, Holi and Janmasthami draw tourists in large numbers who simply fall in love with the purity attached to this place.The adjoining areas like Nandgaon, Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokul, Goverdhan have an element of sanctity as all these places have played a crucial role in scripting and depicting the life of the Lord.

 

That Krishna and Mathura are inseparable, one can get the glimpses of Divinity while roaming around the place. The tiny hamlets of the adjoining areas, the famous ghats, iconic temples or even the indegenous sweetmeats like rabri, curd, peda, petha all remind of the 'Makhan chor'.

 

Quick Facts

Must See : Krishna Janmabhoomi, Vishram Ghat, Dwarkadheesh temple, Kansa tila, Krishna Balram Mandir

 

Savour: Pure vegetarian thali , Mathura Paeda, Khurchan,Lassi and Thandai

 

Eat at : Agrawal dhaba, Canteen of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi Temple


Must Buy: Pooja articles, sweets, milk products mainly ghee


Popular Festival: Janmashtami, Holi