{"id":517,"date":"2019-12-21T15:06:35","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T15:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etajmahaltour.com\/blog\/?p=517"},"modified":"2022-12-01T17:03:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:03:07","slug":"explore-the-birth-place-of-lord-krishna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etajmahaltour.com\/blog\/explore-the-birth-place-of-lord-krishna\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Birth Place of Lord Krishna"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lord Krishna was said to be born on the sacred land of Mathura in a prison, now the Shri Krishna Janmasthan, a Hindu temple in Mathura. Mathura is one of the most sacred cities in all of the world. The city is blessed with serene beauty and fascinating culture. Even though the city is filled with temples it also has some of the most holy mosques in all of the India. By now you must be thinking that the place is only for people of religious beliefs but in reality it\u2019s charms work on everyone alike, the city is capable of capturing everyone’s attention for their diverse interests. Currently, the city has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for the Indian government\u2019s \u201cHeritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana\u201d scheme. Some of the best places to visit in the birth city of lord Krishna<\/a> are:<\/p>\n

Govardhan Hills<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the holiest hills in all of India, the hill is related to a lot of stories in Hindu mythology the most popular of which is linked to Lord Krishna because of which it is visited and prayed to by thousands of people every month. Tourists visiting can expect to find all sorts of stories regarding this sacred hill. It is a must visit for people who want to know more about Hindu mythology or people who are interested in stories regarding Gods and sages.<\/p>\n

Shri Krishna Janamasthan temple, Complex<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This holy temple is built on the holy land just above the cell in which evil Kansa had placed the parents of lord Krishna, the temple is a very special place for Hindus as it considered to be the place where lord Krishna was born. Aside from the birth place of lord Krishna the place is popular for a variety of temples which are present within it.<\/p>\n

Dwarkadhish Temple<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It is one of the holiest temples present within the city of Mathura and is extremely popular for its architecture and paintings. People interested in monuments and art are equally likely to fall in love with this place. It is most visited during the Hindu month of Shravan. Festivals like Holi are organized very beautifully at this temple.<\/p>\n

Vishram Ghat<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ghats are the holy land where Hindus take holy bath as their way of purifying their bodies. The Vishram ghats are located around 2.3 km away from the city of Mathura, they are some of the most beautiful natural places to see around in Mathura .They have a lot of visitors during the day so I say that night is the best time to visit it if you are not a religious person. To see the sun set on this beautiful spot is surreal.<\/p>\n

Rangji Temple<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rangji temple is located on the Mathura-Vrindavan margh in Vrindavan,Mathura. This temple is dedicated to lord sri Goda Ranagamannar, a South Indian deity believed to be a reincarnation of lord Vishnu himself. The temple is built on the classic South Indian architectural style which supports several of the popular temples located in the southern part of India.<\/p>\n

Birla temple\/Gita temple <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Birla temple is located about 6 km away from the Mathura junction on the outskirts of the Mathura-Vrindavan road also known as the Gita temple. It is visited by both tourists and pilgrims. The holy book \u201cBhagavad Gita” is inscribed on the pillars present in the temple. This temple is a must visit for people interested in history, mythology or art.<\/p>\n

Jama Masjid Mathura<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mathura embodies what India used to be, what it is and what it can be a country of religious and religious diversity. Jama Masjid is a prime example how a city centrally by Hindus for Hindus can entertain a population of different religions. Jama Masjid was formed in the 1600s and is one of the most popular mosques of India.<\/p>\n

Radha kund<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Radha kund is a holy pound located in a village of the same name near the Govardhan hill. It is said to be supreme of all sacred places and is said to contain pure and sacred water, the water is known for its magical ability to heal for conceptions. This is one of the most beautiful man made monument in all of India. It is a must visit for people who are interested in history and ancient architecture.<\/p>\n

Other places to visit in Mathura<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of the other places to visit in Mathura<\/a> are kokilavan, Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir, Vaishno Devi Dham, Kans kila and government museum of Mathura.<\/p>\n

Other than these places to visit Mathura also have a lot of things to do in Mathura, some of these things are<\/p>\n