Mathura is a religious city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is administrative headquarters of Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh. The city is considered as one of the holiest places for Hindu devotees as it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Mathura
Mathura is a religious city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is administrative headquarters of Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh. The city is considered as one of the holiest places for Hindu devotees as it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The city of Mathura is one of the seven holiest cities in India. Owing to its importance latest news from Mathura can always be found. Enjoying the vicinity of Agra and Delhi, this city receives great footfalls round the year.
In ancient age, the city was a major economic hub in the region as it was situated on the famous caravan routes. Even today the city is a hub of trade and commerce. With establishment of Mathura refinery the city has shot into fame.
The city of Mathura is widely acclaimed for its various temples situated in and around city. Keshav Dev is considered as the site of lord Krishna's birthplace. Some epics tell that the city had served as the capital of the Kansa, the atrocious maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. Owing to prominence of the city, thousands of Hindu devotees from different corners of the world come to this city to seek blessing of lord Krishna.
The city is replete with tourist attraction and places of religious significance. Some of the places of tourist interests in and around Mathura are Akhand Jyoti Sansthan, Basantar Park, Birla Temple, Dwarkadheesh Temple, Gayatri Tapo Bhumi, Gita Mandir, Govardhan Hill, Goventment Museum, (At Dampier Park), Jaigurudeo Temple (also named Naam Yog Sadhna Mandir), Jama Masjid , Krishna Janma Bhoomi, Bankey Bihari Temple (Bihari Ji Temple), Mathura Jain Chorasi, Mathura Refinery, Old Fort (Kans Quila), Rifle Club of Mathura, Shri Dwarika Dheesh Temple, Shri Ganesh Temple, Shri Krishna Janm Bhoomi Temple, Vishram Ghat and others.
A same day trip from Delhi to Mathura can also be made. The city is well connected from different cities of India through excellent road and rail networks. The services of Delhi or Agra airports can be availed by tourists.
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Two dozen police officials transferred in UP
- 09 May 2013
include Mathura, Unnao, Balrampur, Jaunpur, Pilibhit, Sant Kabeernagar and Mahoba
Thousands pay obeisance to Saturn at Shani Dev Temple near Mathura - 01 Jan 2008
Kosi Kalan (Mathura), Aug.30 (ANI): Hundreds of thousands of devotees have converged at the famous Shani Dev temple at Kosi Kalan in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on the occasion of "Shani Amavasya" or "Kali Amavas" as it is described
15th NSCI Rajiv Gandhi Marathon Run on Aug 31 - 28 Aug 2008
and Mathura Road before concluding at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) gate
Grand celebrations marking Janmashtami begin across the country - 01 Jan 2008
Indian with Mathura as his capital. Delhi celebrated the festival in high... of another couple at 'Gokul'-- far away from his birthplace Mathura in Uttar Pradesh
Monsoon rains spread havoc in Uttar Pradesh - 01 Jan 2008
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 23 (ANI): Low lying areas, streets and fields in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura District were inundated due to continuous heavy rain. Floods have submerged hundreds of villages and authorities said that over 650
Security stepped up at Dwarkadhish Temple ahead of Janmashtami - 01 Jan 2008
parts of the northern Indian region with Mathura as his capital. Krishna's
Devotees in Puri celebrate swinging festival - 01 Jan 2008
taken human form to destroy the evil Mathura King called Kansa. Krishna's
Caterpillar threat looms over Uttar Pradesh crops - 01 Jan 2008
Mathura, Aug 10 (ANI): Caterpillars have reportedly destroyed almost 60-70 per cent of crops in Uttar Pradesh, leaving farmers quite anguished about not having a good harvest this year. Though they are striving hard to save
Narayanan briefs Amar Singh on nuclear deal - 01 Jan 2008
, Mathura, Kashi are in UP and the statement by a fundamentalist leader of the BJP
HCC bags Rs.340 crore BOT project of NHAI for Badarpur Elevated Highway - 01 Jan 2008
at Badarpur on National Highway 2 (Mathura Road) near Delhi on BOT basis. ... to provide a much desired relief to inter-state movement on Mathura Road
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