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A small city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is located at the banks of the river Yamuna and is a place rich in ancient history. It is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is therefore considered a pilgrimage site for......Read more on Mathura


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Ghats
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Places 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... Read More »
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Jama Masjid
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Places 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... Read More »
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HolidayIQ Award 2012

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Vishram Ghat
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Places 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... Read More »
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Sri Keshavji Gaudiya Math
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Places 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... Read More »
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Rangbhoomi
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Places 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... Read More »
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