Mathura ( land of Lord Krishna )
If I talk about Mathura city then maybe everybody knows that this is a place where lord Krishna born. It is located in the northern region of India in the state of utter Pradesh. here you can see lots of devotees of Lord Krishna. There are many temples related to Lord Krishna and their stories. 'Radhe Radhe’ is the most common word is used by local peoples when they greet and meet with any other person or Stranger.
Mythological History of Mathura
If I go for a mythological story of Mathura . I expected that most peoples known’s one common story that is lord Krishna kills the demons king Kansa in Mathura and gives relief to their parents from prison.
But if we go deep in the story then it will go a bit longer.
The demons king Kansa who also ruled on Mathura state. Actually Kansa did worship of so many gods like – bhrama and shiva and got so many power’s as a blessing from lord shiva and bhrama. They start expending their empire by defeating so many kings from different states. He started doing an attack on the gods and completely ruined the earth, killing peoples for just their fun, peoples were eaten by demons, They started killing priests while worshiping God in the temple. By watching all these things Lord Vishnu decided to take avtar of Krishna as a son of Vasudev (father ) Devaki (mother) to kill Kansa.
Devaki is a younger sister of King Kansa and they love the king of the Yaduvansh empire (Vasudev). When Kansa came to know about his sister Devaki and Vasudev's love, they agreed to their marriage. After a marriage of his sister, they listen to Oracle which is like ( demon king Kansa you will go killed by 8th child of Vasudev and Devaki). After that Kansa ordered their soldiers to arrest Vasudev and Devaki and put them in a prison. And they killed all seven of Devaki's children in jail one by one. But at the time of the birth of the 8th child, who was Lord Krishna, all the soldiers slept in the jail, all the doors of the prison opened automatically. Then Vasudev take their son and runs out from prison to protect their son from Kansa. Then Vasudev took Lord Krishna to Nand Baba's house ( head of the village ) in Gokul village and replaced his son with that girl child (how was a goddess ) and came back to jail with that girl.
Lord Krishna spent their childhood in Gokul village. And they killed many demons in their childhood who was sent by their uncle Kansa. At the age of 16 lords, Krishna come back to Mathura and killed demon king Kansa and relief their parents from prison .
Places to visit in Mathura
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple is located in the divine city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is built around the prison cell in which Lord Krishna’s parents, Mata Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by his evil uncle Kansa. This temple has great significance for the Hindus because it is a birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Besides the prison cell, there are so many temples located within the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex dedicated to the gods and goddesses. On entering the temple, the divine ambiance and its purity fill the heart with pleaser that this is a place where Lord Krishna manifested himself.
Best time to visit
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple becomes more pleasing at the time of festivals like Janmashtami, Basant Panchami, Holi, and Deepavali.
Potra kund
Potara Kund is one of the four kunds in Mathura and is the water pond where the childhood clothes of Lord Krishna were washed by their mother Devaki. The water tank is made in red sandstone and has steps to descend inside. This place also famous for the water fountain's lightning show which plays in the evening time. The place is a popular tourist spot and is very famous by devotees.
Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir
Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Bhuteshwar Mahadev. This place is also famous as Shaktipeeth where the ringlet of Mata Sati fell after her body was destroyed. This temple is considered auspicious and unique as it is one of the very few temples in the city which is not dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Some local peoples said that Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple also houses the Patal Devi Cave, the goddess worshipped by King Kansa.
Best time to visit
Sawan month, especially during the Mondays and Shivratri.
Vishram Ghat
The most famous Ghat on the banks of river Yamuna is the Vishram Ghat. According to the mythology, after killing his maternal uncle Kansa Lord Krishna took rest at this place. That’s why this place is recognized as the name of vishram ghat because lord Krishna took rest at this place.
Vishram Ghat displays a beautiful view during evenings at the time of evening prayers and aarti. Devotees float diyas on paan leaves into the adjoining Yamuna River. Another activity to do on Vishram Ghat is a boat ride. which is very famous there.
The Dwarkadhish temple
The Dwarkadhish temple, publicize as one of the holiest temples in the city of Mathura, is famous all over the country for its beautiful architecture and roof paintings. this temple was Built in the year of 1814, the temple is not too old but still highly revered. Situated within the center of the city, near the ghats of River Yamuna, this temple have lots of interesting activities near its surroundings. Thousands of devotees arrive here every day to pay their obeisance.
Kans ka Qila
Located on the banks of the Yamuna River, Kans Qila is an ancient fortress in Mathura dedicated to Kans - the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. Situated near the Krishna Ganga Ghat and Gau Ghat, the fort is a popular tourist. Kans ka Qila is in the worst state due to negligence but is still thronged by tourists.
This fort, also, known as mathura’s Purana Qila. The Kans Qila was reconstructed by Raja Man Singh of Amber in the 16th century, and later, Sawai Jai Singh the king of Jaipur ordered the built observatory on there. The main attraction of the fortress is the audience hall divided into three separate aisles.
Birla Mandir (Gita Mandir)
The Birla Mandir, also famous by the name of Gita Mandir. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayan.
The Birla Mandir was built by Jugal Kishore Birla in memory of his parents and the entire Bhagavad Gita which is inscribed on the pillars of the temple. The marble walls hold paintings of gods and goddesses. The entire area of Gita Mandir is maintained well to serve a serene ambiance to the pilgrims.
How to Reach Mathura
By Indian Railway
Want to reach Mathura from New Delhi by the Indian railway
- Punjab mail - Punjab mail is a superfast train which depart from New Delhi station every day at 5:15 am from platform no. 4 and reaches Mathura junction at 7:38 am on platform no. 1. Total travel time is 2h23m and halts are 2 only. The unreserved general ticket price will cost you around Rs.75.
- Taj Express - Taj Express is a superfast train which depart from New Delhi station every day at 6:45 am from platform no. 13 and reaches Mathura junction at 8:43 am on platform no. 1. Total travel time is 1h58m and halts are 2 only. The unreserved general ticket price will cost you around Rs.75.
- Kerala Express- Kerala Express is a superfast train which depart from New Delhi station every day at 11:25 am from platform no. 3 and reaches Mathura junction at 1:13 pm on platform no. 1. Total travel time is 1h48m and halts are 0 only. The unreserved general ticket price will cost you around Rs.75.
- Sachkhand Express - Sachkhand Express is a superfast train which depart from New Delhi station every day at 1:20 pm from platform no. 4 and reaches Mathura junction at 3:23 pm on platform no. 1. Total travel time is 2h3m and halts are 1 only. The unreserved general ticket price will cost you around Rs.75.
- Firozpur Cantt - Firozpur Cantt Express is a superfast train which depart from New Delhi station every day at 1:30 pm from platform no. 7 and reaches Mathura junction at 4:55 pm on platform no. 3. Total travel time is 3h25m and halts are 8 only. The unreserved general ticket price will cost you around Rs.60.
By RoadWant to reach Mathura from New Delhi by Road.
- Taj Express Highway/Yamuna Expy will take 2h 23min to reach Mathura (183 km).
- Chennai - Delhi Hwy/Mathura Rd and NH19/NH 44 will take 3h 29min to reach Mathura (172 km).
- NH34 will take 3h 29min to reach Mathura (226 km).
Famous Mathura Street Food
- Oma Pehalwan Kachori Wale
Oma Pahlawan kachori wale shop is located near (tilak dwar, hoil gate) way to Dwarkadhish temple. This shop is very famous for their kachoris and aloo ki sabzi in whole Mathura . and the best thing about this they fry’s jalebi in desi ghee and serve hot. Timing – 5:30 am to 2:30 pm
Address - Tilak Dwar, Holi Gate, Mathura
- Kali Charan Chache Kachori Wale
This shop is also known as kallua chacha kachori wale. This shop is so famous for its kachori’s. the most unique thing about this shop Is they fry kachori in musted oil and the have two types of kachori’s one is stuffed with daal pithi and the second one is stuffed with aloo pithi . they also offer fried green chills and mint chutney with aloo sabzi and kachori .
Address - General Ganj, Mathura
- Chehlo Pethe Wala
It is a very unique shop Mathura and famous for their bedai (similar to bedmi poori) But it’s quite different because it’s deep-fried and very crispy and crunchy and it’s served with aloo ki sabzi , Pethe ki chutney and raita . and the taste is very different and special.
Address - Chhata Bazar, Mathura
- Babu lal Sharma Magode Wala
This shop is 45 years old and one of the oldest shop in Mathura. it’s famous for there Magoda’s which is actually a pakoda’s they just changed the name . they offer three types of mogada’s which is – Aloo, Pyaaz, and daal. they serve magoda’s with mint chutney and sweet chutney and they spread bhuna jeera masala over the magoda’s .
Address - Holi Wali Gali, Mathura
- Sri Yamuna Ji Chaat Bhandar
This shop is very famous in their area for chaat and gol gappa. they called gol gappa as pani ki tikkiya and aloo tikki as aloo ki tikkiya. gol gappa’s are the most delicious item in the shop but you can try other items also.
Address - Gali Seth Bhikchand, Mathura
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