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Information India is the land with multiple religions and is a country of God fearing people.People start for the pilgrimage from one place to another and perform pooja etc.to wash away all their sins. There are many holy places in India and the main such places are shown here in the following table. Please Click On the Name For Details
Mathura
Main Attraction
Travel Guide
Mathura city,is located at a distance of 146 km
south-east of Delhi and 59 km north-west of Agra (India). Mathura, a sacred
place, on the river Yamuna is the birt place of Lord Krishna,the incarnation of
Lord Vishnu. Mathura is one of the most ancient place of
India,which has a refernace in the Epic Ramayana.Mathura was ruled by the
Maurya Empire and the Sunga dynasty. Archaeological proof seems to point that,
by 100 BC, Jains used to live in Mathura. The art form of Mathura and its culture reached its
summit under the Kushan dynasty who had declared it as their capital. Mahmud of
Ghazni in 1018 ransacked many of its temples and later on was the place
destroyed by Sikandar Lodhi. Mathura was captured by the Jat kings of Bharatpur but
consequently annexed by the Marathas.
Jama MasjidIt was constructed by Nabir Khan in 1661 A.D. which has four lofty minarets, with brightly colored plaster mosaic. Vishram GhatAfter slaying the tyrant Kansa,Lord Krishna had taken rest at this place. Dwarkadheesh TempleThis is the main temple of the town.which was Built in the year,1814.The best time to visit the temple is on the days of Holi, Janmashtami and Diwali ,which are grandly celebrated. Archaeological MuseumThis museum has the finest collection of rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 BC to 1200AD) and is Located at Dampier Park. MansarovarThe bird sanctuary, about five acres in size, is located a few kms across the Yamuna River.It is said that the lake, or 'sarovar', was formed from the tears of Shri. Radha, while in emotional state of mind for Krishna.
Govardhan HillGovardhan is formed in the shape of a peacock,whereas,Radha Kund and Syam Kund are the eyes and Dan Ghati is its long neck with Mukharavind is the mouth and Punchari is its back and tail feathers. It is believed that the hill was cursed by Pulastya Muni and is sinking daily very gradually. Kusum SarovarKusum Sarovar is the best swimming spot in Mathura,which is about 25 minutes walk from Radha Kund.The gopis used to pick flowers,here, for Krishna. Holy TirthasThere are 25 holy tirthas (bathing places or ghats) in Mathura.These holy tirthas are mostly located about 400 m south of Vishram Ghat.The 12 ghats in the south extend to Moksha Ghat. Names of many of the ghats are changed now.However, Asi Ghat, Prayaga Ghat, Chakra Tirtha Ghat, Krishna Ganga, Dhruva Ghat and Visram Ghat are still known by the same names.
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