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(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.
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Music and dance is a way of life in this city. Come Janmashtami in August, and the streets break out in a joyful abandon. Holi in March and Diwali in November add that bit of devotion to the religious fervour. There are a lot of movie halls in and around Mathura and also theatres for performing arts.
Kidding Around
Mathura is the God's play ground. Anywhere you go, you see the jhoolas (swings) and kids playing merrily on them. The city however does not have theme parks.
  
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