Sunday, 16 February 2014

Mathura Important information

Mathura
Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna is set in the heart ofBrajbhoomi, on the right bank of river Yamuna. The legendary pilgrim site well known for its string of picturesque ghats and sacred shrines, attracts a large number of devotees, especially during the festival of Janmashtami (Aug./Sep.), which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Mathura, the land of cows is also well known for its milk based sweets like pedas.


Tourist Acctration in Mathura
  • Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
  • Gita Mandir
  • Dwarikadhish Temple
  • Vishram Ghat
  • Kans Qila
  • Jama Masjid

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi: It is believed to be the birth place of Lord Krishna. The beautiful temple at the Katra Keshav Dev marks the sacred site.

Gita Mandir : The beautiful temple was built by the Birla's, on the Mathura -Vrindavan Road. It enshrines a fine image of Lord Krishna and the entire Bhagwad Gita is inscribed on the walls of the temple.

Dwarikadhish Temple: This magnificent shrine of Lord Krishna was built in 1814, by Seth Gokuldas Parikh, the treasurer of the State of Gwalior.

Vishram Ghat: There are about 25 ghats in Mathura and Vishram Ghat is considered to be the most important. It is believed that Lord Krishna rested here for a while, after killing Kansa. Vishram Ghat is also the starting point of the traditional parikrama, the circumambulation of important religious and cultural sites. The Vishram Ghat is lined with some of the most important shrines of Mathura. The evening aarti (prayers) is the best time to visit the ghat.

Kans Qila : The ruins of the fort lie on the northern bank of the River Yamuna. An observatory was built here by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh (1699-1743) of Amer.

Jama Masjid: It was built in 1661 and is noted for its four lofty minarets. Government Museum : The museum at Dampier Park was set up in 1874 and is one of the leading centres for research, study and the preservation of   Mathura' s splendid heritage of art. It has the largest collection of Kushana sculptures in the country and a rich collections of terracotta, coins, seals, ancient pottery, paintings and bronzes etc.


REACHING THERE
Airport: Kheria (Agra), 62 km.
Railhead: Well connected.
Road : Well connected. Delhi (145 kms.), Agra (58 kms.).



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