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Tourist Attractions of Mathura - Mathura, famed as the birth place of Lord Krishna is
one of the major pilgrimage center among the Hindus.
Situated on the western bank of the Yamuna River bank
is a sanctified place not only for the Hindus but also
for the Buddhists, Jain and the followers of the Brahmanical
faith. There are a number of tourist attractions in
Mathura that act as major tourist draws. TourofTajMahal.com
provides you a comprehensive list of some of the major
Mathura Tourist Attractions.
Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi - This is one of the
major attractions in Mathura. It is believed that this
is the place where about 5,000 years ago Lord Krishna
took birth in the prison of King Kansa where his parents
were incarcerated. A stone slab marks the original spot
of the birth of Lord Krishna. While excavating this
area, many old statues were found which are now displayed
in the museum in the Mathura Tourist Attractions.
Dwarkadish Temple – The Dwarkadish Temple
is one of the major tourist attractions in Mathura.
Built in 1814, right in the heart of the town, it is
the most visited temple in Mathura. The temple, managed
by the followers of Vallabhacharya is an architecturally
interesting building. The temple carvings and paintings
are truly impressive. During Holi, Janmashtami and Diwali,
the Dwarkadish Temple assumes a real, busy look.
Ranghbhumi – You can’t miss visiting
the Ranghbhumi which was the venue where Lord Krishna
slained Kansa in a duel and freed his parents from captivity.
Don’t terminate your tour without paying a visit
to the Vishram Ghat, renowned as the most important
bathing ghat of Mathura. It is here that Krishna took
rest after killing Kansa in the Tourist Attractions of
Mathura.
The Government Museum - The Government Museum,
Mathura originally founded by F.S. Growse in 1874, is
today one of the leading centers for research, study
and the preservation of Mathura' s splendid heritage
of art. The museum boasts of the largest collection
of Kushana sculptures in the country. You can also stumble
upon collections of stone sculptures and terracotta,
gold, silver and copper coins, clay seals, ancient pottery,
paintings and bronzes in the Tourist Attractions of
Mathura.
TourofTajMahal.com is a reputed travel site and a repository
of useful information on Tourist Attractions in Mathura
and on other related information on Taj Mahal and other
historic monuments in India.
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