Mathura Tourism

History of Mathura

Mathura has an ancient history. It is believed that Mathura is one of the seven sacred cities of Hindu and it is also the birthplace of Lord Krishna (Krishna Janamabhoomi) who is believed to be from the Yadu Dynasty. Lord Krishna was famous for his Playfulness and his tactics. Mathura has a lot of temples in the name of lord Krishna who is worshipped by devotees. It is believed that Shatrughuna founded Mathura after he killed Yadava Lavana at the site of Madhuvana but as per Ramayana, it was founded by Madhu a man of the Yadu Tribe.

Famous Temples In Mathura

In Mathura there are many famous temples that one should visit like Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, this temple is an important pilgrimage for Hindus as it is believed to be the birthplace of the Lord Shri Krishna. Dwarkadhish Temple, this temple is 4 km away from the Railway Junction Station, Mathura. This temple is one of the oldest and largest temples of Mathura. It is located near the banks of the river Yamuna. It is close to Vishram Ghatand and this temple is one of the most visited temples in Mathura. This temple is also famous by names like Jagat Mandir and Nija Mandir.

Famous Cuisine In Mathura

The famous dishes of Mathura’s cuisine are its sweets and milk products. One of the most famous sweets of Mathura is Pede, it is a form of sweet dish made from condensed milk and it is a specialty of Mathura. Other than the sweet dish one can also try Kachori, Jalebi, Chaat, Panipuri, Samosa, Dhokla, and Aloo Tikki. One can also try North Indian Platters from these restaurants: Heera Foods, Shri Radha Krishna Family Restaurant, Sagar Ratna, and Shree Ratnam.