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Mathura
(Uttar Pradesh)
Krishna's Birthplace
God lives breaths and plays in this city! Mathura is the Lord Krishna's playground and the Chants of Jai Shri Krishna and Radhe Radhe Govinda greet you from dawn to dusk in this spiritual city. Bhajans, kirtans, Govind geet reverberate through the narrow lanes of the glorious city of Mathura. Walk through the old by lanes and it is impossible to escape the strong feeling of Lord Krishna's presence which is evident in every single aspect that flows through the city. And this strong spiritual belief forms the very nerve centre of Mathura and you cannot escape the magic that Lord Krishna and his devotees in Mathura weave on you. It's akin to a dream come true where your spiritual self feels complete. The chants, the hyms, the geets, the sanctity all of this is truly an enriching experience. It leads you to a profound and deep sense of spiritual fulfillment. Welcome to Brajbhumi, birthplace of the most endearing of the Hindu Gods. The sanctity of Mathura comes alive in the long stretch of the picturesque ghats. There are steps leading from there to the water's edge, and beautifully carved arched gateways and temple spires extend along the right bank of the River Yamuna. The two towns of Mathura and Vrindavan are situated on the banks of the Yamuna, 15 km apart, and are collectively known as Brajbhumi. The two have strong associations with Krishna as he spent his growing up years and quite a bit of his adult life here.
At a Glance
Mathura is located on the western bank of River Yamuna. It is in the famous land of Braj, which starts from Kotban near Hodel (about 95 km from Delhi) and ends at Runakuta, and is famous for its association with the poet Surdas, an ardent Krishna devotee.
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Mathura experiences tropical climate. Summers are extremely hot and winters cold and foggy. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains from July to September. The best time to visit Mathura is during the winter season, between the months of October and March.
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Travelers can make use of auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws to move around the city. Tempos ply back and forth on the 10-km stretch between Mathura and Vrindavan. One can also take an auto-rickshaw to Vrindavan from Mathura.
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