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Ghats
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Ghat
Mathura has many serene theerthams, popularly known as ghats. At present the city has about twenty five ghats, and each of the ghats is connected to Lord Krishna in one or the other way. It is conventional that all the devotees should visit the twenty five ghats to end their...
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Jama Masjid
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid in Mathura was built by Abo-in-Nabir-Khan, governor of the King Aurangzeb. The mosque was constructed in 1661 and is located near Krishnajanmabhoomi Temple.
The mosque represents the architecture of Mughal Era that consists of four minarets along with faded coloured plaster...
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Vishram Ghat
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Ghat
Vishram Ghat literally meaning the resting place is located at the banks of the river Yamuna. The ghat is made up of marble stone and has a large stone arch. According to the legend, it is at this ghat Lord Krishna rested after a long battle with the king Kansa.
Furthermore, the ghat is...
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Sri Keshavji Gaudiya Math
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Religious
Sri Keshavji Gaudiya Math temple has been built by Sri Srimad Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Goswami Maharaja. Two of his prominent followers are Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja and Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
The deities presiding in the temple are Sri...
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Rangbhoomi
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Religious
Rangbhoomi is located opposite to the post office in Mathura. It was a wrestling arena where the battle between Lord Krishna and king Kansa took place and the latter was killed.
After killing Kansa, Krishna set his parent free and reinstated maternal grandfather...
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Kusum Sarovar
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Religious
Kusum Sarovar is a 450 ft long and 60 ft deep tank, located nearby Radha Kunj. The sarovar is believed to be the place where Radha along with gopis used to collect flowers and meet Lord Krishna.
The sarovar also encompasses a flight of stairs along its ghat. The ghat comprises...
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Mathura Museum
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
Government Museum, popularly known as Mathura Museum, is located near the Dampier Park. The museum houses artefacts of the Gupta and the Kushan period ranging from 400 B.C. to 1200 A.D. It also encompasses a collection of the Mathura School of Sculptures.
Furthermore, tourists...
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Govardhan Hill
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Hill
The famous pilgrimage center lies on a tapered sandstone hill known as Giriraj is Govardhan Hill. The term Govardhana means 'which increases the senses'. Most of the tales about Lord Krishna, holding the hill are based on this particular hillside. According to the legends, Lord Krishna held up...
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Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Temple
Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the oldest temples of Mathura, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The presiding deity of Lord Shiva is referred to as Bhuteshwar Mahadev.
The sanctum of this temple measures around 100 sq. m in area. It is believed that Lord Shiva came to Braj and...
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Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Temple
Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is referred to as Rangeshwar Mahadev. It is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Shiva as the city of Mathura is dominated by Vaisnavite temples, since it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
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Jai Gurudev Ashram
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Ashram
Jai Gurudev Ashram is one of the famous tourist spots and pilgrimage attractions in Mathura. Built by Baba Jaigurudev, this temple is also popularly known as Naam Yog Sadhna Mandir.
The architecture of this temple resembles that of the Taj Mahal. One of the significant features of this...
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Kans Qila
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Fort
- Entry: Paid
Kans Qila is situated on the northern banks of river Yamuna, which symbolises a blend of Muslim as well as Hindu architecture. Situated near the Krishna Ganga ghat and the Gau ghat in Mathura, tourists can witness the ruins of the fort.
The fort was renovated in the late 16th century by...
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Mathura Jain Chorasi
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Religious
Mathura Jain Chorasi is one of the few temples for worship by the Jain sect. The temple has a statue of Lord Jambu Swami, which is 21 ft in height. The statue is made of a single piece of granite stone. The main temple has a hall which can accommodate more than five hundred devotees at the...
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Potara Kund
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Religious
Potara Kund is one of the famous and significant kunds in Mathura, where Lord Krishna's clothes were washed. Made of red sandstone, this kund comprises many stairs. This kund is surrounded by various temples and shrines that are believed to have been built during the mythological times....
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Dwarikadheesh Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Temple
Dwarikadheesh Temple is one of the most visited temples in Mathura, which is located near the banks of river Yamuna. The temple was built by Seth Gokuldas Parikh in 1814.
This temple is known for its beautiful architecture, carvings, paintings and idols of Krishna, Balaram and Radha....
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Gita Temple
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Temple
Gita Temple was built by the Birla Group and is located on the outskirts ofMathura. The temple is known for its beautiful carvings and inscriptions of the entire text of Bhagavad Gita.
The temple also has an idol of Lord Krishna along with other deities including Lakshmi Narayana, Ram...
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Krishnajanmabhoomi Temple
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Temple
Krishnajanmabhoomi Temple is situated in Mathura and was first built by Raja Veer Singh Bundela of Orcha. The temple is constructed over the prison, which is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
According to the legend, King Vasudeva and his wife Devaki were imprisoned by...
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Raja Bharatpuras Palace
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 18Places to Visit in Mathura
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Raja Bharatpura's Palace is one of important destinations in Mathura. It is a fabulous monument of old times, which exhibits excellent craftsmanship and architecture. The well carved mosaic flooring apartments are a treat to see. The architectural styles are blend of both the Mughals and...
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