Mathura
Mathura is located about 47 km from Agra, is famous as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Besides being an important Hindu pilgrimage site, is one of the seven sacred cities in India. Mathura is also an important center of trade. Visiting Mathura is the possibility that the first years of the life of Lord Krishna to be seen. The basics Kesava Deo temple, one encounters a small room designed like a prison cell. The cell consists of stone slabs on which it is believed, Lord Krishna was born some 3500 years ago. Next to the church built by Aurangzeb Mosque. Instead, it was only Sri Krishna Janambhoomi the subject of dispute between Hindus and Muslims.
Tourist Attractions of Mathura:
Vrindavan: is ten kilometers from the city of Mathura. The site is associated with the use of Lord Krishna in childhood connection. Vrindavan has dozens of temples, shrines and memorials and chapels of the saints and Krishna’s successor. One of the most impressive buildings, visitors is welcomed into the Vrindavan Govind Dev temple. The red sandstone structure to be architecturally one of the most advanced Hindu temple in northern India. There is also on the 150-year-old look Ranganathan Temple, popularly known as Rangaji Temple, in a beautiful environment. Approximately 4,000 other temples are to exist in Virndavan. The city is also the headquarters of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), which was built a magnificent temple here.
Vishram Ghat: This is a holy place and is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna located and has combined an interesting legend. Lord Krishna will try to give peace after a violent quarrel with his uncle Kansa who happened to be a cruel king their power is not abused and tortured its citizens, but also took his own father, taking her rightful king.
Dwarkadhish temple was built in 1814 and lies near the river Yamuna. This is the best liked in the temple of the city and still looks attractive when she elegantly with religious and ceremonial occasions such as Holi, Janmashtami and Diwali is decorated. Temple architectural splendor of great features and is elaborately carved and painted. This temple has long been controlled by the supporters Vallabhacharya.
Kusum Sarovar: The most important among the tourist attractions in Mathura, in fact, is 450 meters long tank, back to the time of Lord Krishna dates. It has a depth of 60 meters and has a lot of stairs from all sides. It is about a half hour walk from another called the famous tank Radha Kunj.
Krishna Janambhoomi: One of the major tourist attractions in Mathura and is very honored to tourists. This place is supposedly the birthplace of Lord Krishna. According to the people of this temple is on the city jail, where Lord Krishna was born constructed.
Archaeological Museum: This museum is located at Dampier Park and is home to a rare and beautiful collection of archaeological interest. Objects from the Gupta and Kushan period are shown here. There are several unique collection of sculptures from Mathura school. It is one of the places to visit once off the tourist destinations in Mathura.