Mathura & Vrindavan remain one of the most spirituality oozing places in India. These twin cities charm you with their seamless spirituality and serenity sprawling around. Mathura & Vrindavan are visited by streams of pilgrims from all over the world. These places are dedicated to Lord Krishna and narrate numerous stories of his childhood and younger days. Holi celebration of Mathura & Vrindavan is world renowned that paints these cities into vivid colors of cultures, traditions and spirituality.Get Tour Quotes
Major Attractions in Mathura Vrindavan are:
Krishna Balaram Mandir
Krishna Balaram Mandir remains one of the most popular temples in Vrindavan city. Also known with the name of ISKCON temple, the shrine is made of white marble and looks beautiful. The main deities of the temple are Lord Krishna and Balram. All day long pilgrims can be seen chanting here and showering flowers on the idol of Lord Krishna.
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
This 5000 years old temple is the holiest place in Mathura which is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Shri Krishna. As per Hindu mythology, there was a prison in the place of this temple where Lord Krishna was born. Inside the temple premises you will find a marble statue of Lord Krishna. The best time to visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple is during the celebration of Janmashtami when thousands of devotees flock here and the temple echoes with holy chants and brims with flower petals.
Dwarkadhish Temple
This is one of the oldest temples dedicated to lord Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna moved to Dwarka to settle there until his last breath. The temple premises has idol of Radha-Krishna. You will also see a black marble idol of Lord Dwarkadhish, an incarnation of Lord Krishna with his beloved Radha. The temple has an impressive architecture with Rajasthani style and an open courtyard adorned with carved pillars and painted ceiling.Get Tour Quotes
Gita Mandir
Gita Mandir, also known as Birla Mandir, is adorned with carvings of Lord Krishna’s preaching to his disciple. As you enter the temple, you will be pleased to see chapters of Bhagavad Gita engraved on the pillars. The temple perfectly blends together Hindu and western style of architecture and displays idols of Lord Krishna, Narayana, Rama, Goddess Lakshmi, and Sita.
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