“Nand Ke Laal ka
Ghar” Yes I mean the home of Lord Krishna is our Indian tourist
destination today. This holy town is full time busy with the
devotees. This famous town of India is Brajbhoomi or MATHURA the of
Lord Sri Krishna. Still you will hear the music of flute and mantras
spread everywhere in the town. One of the special holy place
Vrindavan is closer to Mathura. This town is situated near river
Yamuna and Vrindavan is the village known for its perfumed groves
also for Lord Krishna childhood. Morning starts with Pooja and
aerchana, though late evening ends with Mantra and Sandhya Aarti and
it hears like complete town is doing pooja of Lord Krishna at same
time with same tone or same lyrics. Awesome experience of the place
made our trip memorable.
Mathura
Town of Uttar
Pradesh (UP located at good distance of 145 km from Delhi and 58 km
from Agra (the two well-known developed cities of India). Covered
with land area of 3,800 sq km alienated into two separate units one
is Yamuna territory with places like Mat, Mahavan, Gokul, Baldeo and
Bajna whereas the other one is a western side of the Yamuna covered
with Vrindavan, Kusum Sarovar, Govardhan, Nandgaon and Barsana.
Vrindavan
This town is just 15
km away from Mathura one key spot of pilgrimage and very special
place for devotees of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. The numerous
temples with old and modern technology are special to watch at this
place. Vrindavan is the place where Lord Shri Krishna spends his
childhood period and did education.
Interesting places In Mathura
Janam Bhumi (Birth Place)
We all know Lord
Krishna was born in the cell and that cell is still protected and
properly managed by the local administration. You have to reach the
Kila (Palace) of King Kans (Uncle of Lord Krishna) to reach the cell.
Mata Deviki and Vasudev was caught by King Kans and was jailed for
longer time. Mata Deviki gave birth to 8 childs in the jail in which
7 were killed by Kans in the jail itself. A big story behind the
birth of Krishna and Kans killing will be like a mythological article
so without taking much time concentrate on the spots. The cell is
still available and you can view the blood marks on the walls in this
Janam Bhoomi of Lord Krishna.
Jama Masjid
Another historical
mosque constructed with the building of Krishna Temple. It was
constructed by Aboin Nabir Khan in 1661 whereas it has become the
major issue for Hindu and Muslim religion as the Mosque is made in
the area of Temple and Fort of Hindu King and Uncle of Shri Krishna
"KANSA." This mosque is, however, a good place to visit as
it is having 4 lofty minarets with bright colored plaster mosaic.
Dwarkadhish Temple
This Krishna temple
was built in 1814 and a main shrine though you have to steps bit more
to enter the temple. The beautiful temple with best structure and you
will feel the peace and like Lord is blessing you. Enter the premises
and experience the wonder land of Lord Krishna.
Vishram Ghat
One of the sacred
spot which is identified as the place where Lord Krishna has rested
after assassination of King Kansa.
Gita Mandir
One more holy shrine
located outskirts of city famous for carving and painting on the
walls. It is popular for Veda and Gita path. It is like a shakti peth
where the holy values are given to the child. Its good place to visit
in Mathura so dont miss and learn the ancient method of reading.
Government Museum
Next tourist place
of Mathura is museum at Dampier Park. With finest collection of
archaeological interest and armory of Kansa army will let you know
the technology used by Kansa to beat the other rulers. It is good
place to learn ancient period and living style of locale of Mathura.
Interesting Places In Vrindavan
Govind Dev Mandir
A shrine constructed
by King Man Singh of Jaipur in 1590. The splendor architecture of the
temple is must spot of town. The walls of the temple are
approximately 10 ft thick and seven stories high where the upper 4
stories were damaged during the fight with of Aurangzeb.
Shahji Temple
Another holy place
constructed in the year 1860 famous in the area known for its
superior art architecture, statues and twelve single piece spiral
columns.
Rang Ji Temple
Listed in one of the
biggest temples of town Vrindavan, which was constructed in 1851 by
Seth Laxmi Chand Ji and Govind Das ji. This shrine is having
historical values as it played the vital role during the
assassination of king Kansa. It was also the center of attraction for
Mughal rulsers as Seth Laxmi Chand Ji was not in favor to surrender
and handover the town to Mughal.
Madan Mohan Malviya Temple
This temple is
situated near Kali ghat and it is supposed that the edifice of this
temple is done by Kapur Ram Das of Multan.
ISKCON TEMPLE (KRISHNA BALRAM MANDIR)
ISKCON is the
International organisation and they have more than 400 centers and
offices around the world. This temple was founded by Bhakti Vedanta
Guru Prabhupada. Devotees and pilgrims of Lord Krishna are reaching
this temple frequently throughout the year. This is the beautiful
temple of Lord Krishna and must-visit place for a tourist.
Nidhi Van
This is the very
important park of Vrindavan, which is known for Radhika's Kridasthali
(playground of Shri Lord Krishna). Many religious feelings are
attached with park as people believe Lord Krishna still come in this
VAN in every night and do the Raslila.
Some other famous holy shrines of town are Seva Kunj, Banke Bihari temple, Radhavallabh temple, Glass temple, Gopi Nath temple and many more. Mathura & Vrindavan are listed in top Indian tourist places of India, though it is holy place but still huge crowed is reaching town to take blessings of Lord Krishna.
How to reach Mathura?
By Air. Rajiv Gandhi
International airport of Delhi is connected to all big nations of the
world and serving good amount of flights. International travelers can
reach Delhi according to their convienient to reach Mathura.
By Train. Train
services in India are world famous and train to Mathura is available
from almost all bit cities of India. You will get trains easily for
Mathura so no worries if you are traveling through train.
By Road. NH from
Delhi to Agra is available for those who want to reach Mathura by
road. State transport and Delhi transport is available for Mathura
and frequent bus services are available.
