MATHURA
Mathura widely known as birth place of lord Krishna is located
on the western bank of river Yamuna at latitude
27degree 41 Minute N and 77Degree and 41 Minuet E. It is 145 Km south-east
of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
For about 3000 Year it was the hub of culture and civilization . Held
in sanctity by the Buddhists, Jain and Brahmanical faith alike, it has
a long and chequered history. One of the Sapta Mahapuris, it was ruled
in turns by the kings of Solar and Lunar dynasties and became
a center of three Cultures India Indo-Scythian and Hellenstic. For are
creation Mathura is the Athens of India. The great school of sculpture
known as Mathura school of Art flourished here for 1200 Years. Such
proliflic creativety and gushing devotion to novel Art Forms and experi-ment
in sculptures and clay figurines as found in this school are rare
in the annals of Indian Art History. A survey of this glorious School
of Art can be made in the Government Museum, Mathura. The present day
Mathura abounds in Place of Religious and Historic Interest, All round
the year A large number of Festival and fairs are held in Matura and
adjoining areas of Vrindavan Gokul, Brazen and Goverdhan The rascal
of Brij is thematically the basis of many performing Arts.
What to See
SHRI KRISHNA JANMA BHUMI : The Birth Place of Lord Krishna
JAMA MASJID : Built by Abo-inNabir-Khan in 1661.A.D. the mosque
has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels
currently exist.
VISHRAM GHAT : The sacred spot where Lord Krishna is believed
to have rested after slaying the tyrant Kansa.
DWARKADHEESH TEMPLE : Built in 1814, it is the main temple
in the town. During the festive days of Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is
decorated on a grandiose scale.
GITA MANDIR : Situated on the city outskirts, the temple carving
and painting are a major attraction.
GOVT. MESEUM : Located at Dampier Park, it has one of the
finest collection of archaeological interest. Rare items from the Gupta
and Kushan period (400 B.C.-1200A.D.) are on display. Major attraction
for tourists.
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