Mathura Vrindavan
The
Sacred Cities
The twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan are situated on the banks of
Yamuna River. One of the most sacred places for Hindus, the cities have
been associated with Lord Krishna. While Mathura is the place where
Krishna was born, Vrindavan is where he grew up and spent his teenage.
Situated at a distance of 15 Km, the twin cities are known for the
innumerable temples. It is supposed that every household here is a
temple. The cities envoke a feel of sprituality to the visitors, by its
harmonious aura and religious suroundings.
Mathura
Mathura is a small holy city situated on the banks of river Yamuna.
Mathura is the place where lord Krishna was born. A religiously
important place, Mathura is among the the top list of a Hindu pilgrim.
There are so many temples in the city, that it is said, "One can
count number of dust particles on the land, but not temples in Mathura".
Every single home, building, ghats, small temples, shops are considered
holy in the city. Every square foot of Mathura is wrapped in timeless
devotion to Lord Krishna, the evergreen hero of Hinduism, the lover of
Radha, the cowherd-prince and the most popular reincarnation of Lord
Vishnu. Mathura without Lord Krishna is like Bethlehem without Christ.
This virtuous land is termed as the Brajbhoomi and is the most important
pilgrimage for the Hindus.
Vrindavan
The twin city of Mathura, Vrindavan is 15 Km from Mathura. The holy
land of Vrindavan is known for being the playground of lord Krishna. He
came to the place regularly and used to show his powers to ward off the
evils in the area. The land is also famous for being the place where
love between Krishna and Radha blossomed. There are numerous temples in
Vrindavan, dedicated to lord Krishna. Many new temples have also come up
during last few years. The small town is very conjusted and the
interiors gives a feel of being in the holy city of Varanasi. The narrow
lanes takes from one village to another. A part of Brajbhoomi, Vrindavan
is one of the holiest places for the Hindus.
