Mathura City Guide
Mathura Vrindavan, the twin cities attached to lord Krishna, are the most visited cities of Uttar Pradesh. The cities are attached with the birth, childhood, youth and old age of Krishna.
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.
