|
Introduction 
The Lord Krishna is believed
to have been born in Mathura. This place is also known as Brij
Bhoomi and is a major pilgrimage place for Hindus. This is where
Lord Krishna played his flute and sported with the gopis. The town
was later immortalized in the poems of Mirabai, a princess of
medieval India who became an ardent devotee of Krishna. Mathura is famous for the Krishnajanmabhumi Mandir, Vishram Ghat and Sati Burj.
Mathura is also an important crafts centre. Mathura belongs to the
Agra Sub circuit of the Golden Triangle of India i.e. Agra-Delhi-Jaipur
circuit. It is worthwhile to visit the Mathura region for the sheer
pleasure of tracing the early years of the life of Lord Krishna.
History
The origin of Mathura is ancient. It is said to be the birthplace of Lord
Krishna, the popular incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It later became a part of the
Mauryan Empire. King Ashok, the great Mauryan ruler, built a number of Buddhist
monuments in and around Mathura in the third century BC. Between first century
BC and first century AD, Mathura was the center for arts. The decline of
Buddhism in this region following the decline of the Mauryan Empire saw the rise
of Hindu influence. However, in the 11th century AD, Mahmud Ghazni destroyed a
large number of Buddhist and Hindu shrines. Sikander Lodi from Delhi brought
furter havoc in 1500 ,as did Aurangzeb. It came under British rule in 1804.
Festival
There are many festivals which are celebrated in Mathura few of them are :- Rang
Gulal Mahotsav :-
It is celebrated on Holi. During the festival of colour which
heralds the onset of spring. Several classical and folk artistes
render enthralling performances. Janmashtami
:-
The birthday of Shri Krishna is celebrated with great pomp and
splendour throughout Mathura. The "Raaslila" is enacted
recreating the many legends of Shri Krishna's life - his exploits
and his amorous dalliances with the gopies. Annakut
:-
This festival is celebrated at Goverdhan, which is
celebrated in Sept./Oct. Best Season
The climate of Mathura is extreme
and tropical. The best time to visit Mathura is during winter,
between the months of October and March.
Travel
Links of Mathura 
|
