Mathura – Braj Bhoomi-birth place of Lord Krishna

July 24th, 2010 by GoHoto Leave a reply »
Lord Krishna and Yashomati maia. A Famous Hymn that can be heared as enter the birth place of Lord Krishna: Paayoji mainne ram ratan dhan paayo 
Vastu amolik dil mera sataguru 
kripaa kari apnaavo (payo ji maine)
janam janam ki punji paal 
jag mein sakhovaayo (payo ji maine)
kharcha na koi chor na lutai 
din din badhat savayo (payo ji maine)
sat ki naav khevatiya satguru 
bhavsagar taravayo (payo ji maine)
meera ke prabhu giridhar nagar  
harash harash jas gaayo (payo ji maine) 

Mathura is considered as a most holy and popular Hindu pilgrimage. It situated in the western part of Uttar Pradesh tugged on western bank of river Yamuna. The birth place of Lord Krishna is just 50km northwest of Agra and 150 km south of Delhi. Mathura is well connected with rail and road.

“Brij Bhoomi” is also other popular name by which Mathura is known. The place is believed to be sacred as Lord Krishna had spent his youth here. Mathura is among the main seven sacred cities for Hindus  in India. The place holds great importance as about 5000 years ago; Lord Main attraction of MathuraKrishna was born in Jail of Kansa, his maternal uncle. God chose Devaki and Vasudeva to give birth to Lord Krishna , a divine incarnation  was born like a human. Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple is one of the main pilgrimages in Mathura for Hindus. Shri Krishna Janmasthana is the name given to his birth place. Mathura was the capital city of Surasena Kingdom of Kansa, brother of Devaki.

The culture of Mathura is soaked with Lord Krishna and his stories. Mathura is inseparable from Lord Krishna. Like, Sanjhee, Rasiya, Raaslilas, Charkula and many more traditions in Mathura forms great  part of Hindu Culture and traditions. Mathura gives a holy feel with its sacred surroundings. This holy city is famous for its architecture and magnificent Hindus temples.

The main temple is Shri Krishna Janma Bhumi, the place where the Lord Krishna was born. This place is famous for the mystical power felt by the visitors in the cell where Vasudeo and Devaki were kept. The atmosphere is serene and blissful with Satsang and Bhagvat-Katha being done all day long.

Vishram Ghat is another attraction in Mathura. As the name suggests, it is the place where Lord Krishna took rest after killing despot Kansa.  Vishram Ghat is famous for Yamuna-aarti that takes place every evening.

Beautiful White temple in MathuraJama Masjid is a famous mosque constructed by Abo-Innabir-Khan in 1661 A.D. Jai Gurudev Temple is another famous temple constructed by great Baba Jai Gurudev. This is the only temple in Mathura that accepts donations from vegetarians only. Gita Mandir is one of the most renowned temples in Mathura for its carvings and paintings.

Dwarkadheesh Temple is the most popular temple in Mathura. Best time to enjoy the beauty of this temple at the time of festivals like Diwali, Janmasthami and Holi. Mathura offers a lot more in the city like Kans Tila, Durvasa Rishi Asharam and many other places for tourists. Mathura is a excellent place to halt and then visit places around it like Barsana, Gokul, Vrindavan, Iskcon Vrindavan and many other godly places.

Om Namah Bhagwati Vasudewya Namah,

Hey Shri Radhe, Jai Shree Radhe…..

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6 comments

  1. MOHAN says:

    Jay Gurudev !

  2. Sidheswar says:

    Jay Bakebiharilalki jay.

  3. Yamuna says:

    Jay Shree Krishna

  4. geethajyothi says:

    JAI KRISHNAIAH KI,JAI GEETHAMATHAKI JAI

  5. ashish dixit says:

    jai radhe krishna

  6. That’s really a great place. The Mathura is known to have a krishna janma bhoomi. I am very glad to see such information. Thanks for sharing with us.

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