Uttar Pradesh
Flavors of Mathura: Lal Peda, Kachori, Samosa, etc (Where to Eat in Mathura)
Apart from all the history and the exquisite tales of the past, there was one more aspect of Mathura that we took delight in – Food! Mathura has a lot to offer when it comes to eating out. But let me warn you beforehand, if you are one of those who prefer the luxury and ambiance of high end hotels, then the city will disappoint you big time. The only way to enjoy…
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Uttar Pradesh
Temples of Mathura: Krishna Janmbhumi, Peepleshwar Mahadeo and others
As much as the city of Mathura is dominated by the Dwarkadheesh temple and the mighty river Yamuna , it is also home to the innumerable temples and shrines - many ancient, some others new – all of them together endowing the town with the distinct spiritual flavor that it is known for all over the world. A Lord Hanuman Temple in the bylanes of Mathura D…
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Uttar Pradesh
Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
After purifying ourselves in the sacred waters of the River Yamuna , we head towards the most important temple of Mathura , the Dwarkadheesh Temple dedicated to the king of Dwarka, Lord Krishna . The lane leading to the Dwarkadheesh Temple Situated in the midst of a bustling bazaar , buzzing with tunes of Radhe Radhe Radhe.. Barsane wali Radhe and filled wi…
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Yamuna River
Temples on the Ghats of River Yamuna: Yam -Yamuna Temple and others
On the Yamuna River ghats , you will come across numerous temples dedicated to various deities in Hinduism . Presented below are some of these along with the ones that we spotted while our stroll on the Vishram Ghat of River Yamuna in Mathura . Yam-Yamuna Temple Located on the banks of River Yamuna, it is dedicated to the brother-sister sibling duo of Yam …
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Vishram Ghat
Yamuna River: Ghats of Mathura - Vishram Ghat
After freshening up at our hotel room , we head towards the first place in our Mathura itinerary - Vishram Ghat - the chief ghat of Mathura on the banks of the river Yamuna. The way to the river front is through narrow lanes and a fleet of stairs, lined by shops selling all kinds of religious paraphernalia on both sides of the pathway. Vitthal Dwar - Entr…
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Where to Stay
Mathura: An Introduction, Where to Stay, How to Reach
Ayodhyā Mathurā Māyā Kāsi Kāñchī Avantikā Purī Dvārāvatī chaiva saptaitā moksadāyikāh - Garuda Purana English Translation: Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya (Haridwar) , Kasi (Varanasi) , Kanchi (Kanchipuram), Avantika (Ujjain), and Dvaravati Puri (Dwarka Puri) are the seven Moksha/salvation granting Holy Cities - Garuda Purana Mathura - An Introduction …
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Yatra
The Braj Bhoomi Yatra... Begins!
The narrow alleys and pathways, ancient structures and dilapidated buildings and havelis, the slow paced and the carefree human life staring at you, the occasional soothing chimes from temple buildings – both old and new, mischievous monkeys - though adorable but far from friendly, the river Yamuna – both calm and confused at the same time, the honky calls of the r…
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