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Mathura situates at a distance of 145 km south-east of Delhi and 58 km north-west of Agra and covers an area of about 3,800 sq. km. the city of Mathura called the nucleus of Brajbhoomi can be divided into two distinct units- the eastern part in the trans-Yamuna tract with places like Gokul, Mahavan, Baldeo, Mat and Bajna and the western side of the Yamuna covering the Mathura region that incorporates Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kusum Sarovar, Barsana and Nandgaon. The Braj land starts at Kotban about 95 kms from Delhi and ends at Runakuta. Mathura is known to be the Krishnajanmabhoomi, birthplace of Krishna. The Keshav Dev temple was built in ancient times on the site of Krishna's birthplace. Mathura was the capital of the Surasena Kingdom, ruled by Kansa the maternal uncle of Krishna, according to the epic Mahabharata.
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Prime attraction
Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi The Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi (birthplace of Lord Krishna) is the main attraction of Mathura and an important pilgrimage for the Hindus. According to legends, Lord Krishna was born in a small prison room where the tyrant ruler Kansa held his parents confined.
Dwarkadheesh temple Built in the year 1814 in the center of the town, Dwarkadeesh temple is the most frequented temple in Mathura. The temple is located in the eastern part of Mathura. The temple carving and paintings are major attractions. Several activities take place during the festive days of Holi, Janmashtami and Diwali there in.
Jama Masjid The mosque is built in 1661.A.D by Abo-in-Nabir-Khan. It has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels currently exist.
Vishram Ghat This is a sacred spot where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after killing the tyrant Kansa.
Gita Mandir Situated on the city outskirts, the temple carving and paintings are attractive.
Archaeological Museum The Archaeological Museum of Mathura is one of the worthy places to be visited. It houses an excellent collection of sculptures belonging to the ancient Mathura School of Art.
How to get there
By Air: Located just 60 kilometers from the city center of Mathura lies the nearest airport of Mathura called Kheria airport. Nearly all the major private and public carriers offer services to the city. It is well connected to cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad.
By Rail: Several Expresses and Super fast trains run to and from the city of Mathura. Mathura lies on the main lines of both Central as well as Western Railways. Rail connects Mathura to the major cities of Uttar Pradesh and India such as Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gwalior, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Chennai and Lucknow etc.
By Road: Mathura is well connected to all the major cities in Uttar Pradesh and India by road. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation plies several buses to adjoining cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Delhi and Jaipur.
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