TOUR OVERVIEW:
India, a country where some of the world's major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism were originated, has vast collection of different holy shrines, sacred destinations, and many pilgrimage places spread all across the country. The ancient temples, the holy mountains, the sacred valleys is where one can find the spiritual self, the inner peace, and the enlightenment. Perhaps, this is a major reason why our country receives a big number of pilgrims every year. And although there are plenty other sacred places blessed by holy shrines, Vrindavan and Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh establish themselves a spe...
TOUR OVERVIEW:
India, a country where some of the world's major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism were originated, has vast collection of different holy shrines, sacred destinations, and many pilgrimage places spread all across the country. The ancient temples, the holy mountains, the sacred valleys is where one can find the spiritual self, the inner peace, and the enlightenment. Perhaps, this is a major reason why our country receives a big number of pilgrims every year. And although there are plenty other sacred places blessed by holy shrines, Vrindavan and Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh establish themselves a special position when it comes to most visited spiritual destinations in India. These sacred cities in Uttar Pradesh are known as birthplaces of Lord Krishna where he spent early years of his life. There are a number of Temples of Lord Krishna and Radha. Spending time in their Hindu Temples may offers solace to hearts of visitors and grants an opportunity of seeking blessings from the Lord. Sushant Travels offers well designed Mathura Vrindavan holiday packages where tourists can visit various temples and holy destinations in Mathura and Vrindavan city while understanding the myths and history behind their origination.
MOST VISITED DESTINATIONS IN MATHURA VRINDAVAN:
1. Dwarkadheesh Temple: Dwarkadheesh which literally means king of Dwarka is a name given to Lord Krishna by his devotees. Dwarkadhish is a holy structure that is dedicated to Dwarkadheesh. Being oldest and one of the famous temples in Mathura, this temple is called so because Lord Krishna had moved to Dwarka to settle there until his last breath. In Mathura, Dwarkadhish Temple is located in the eastern part of the city near Gatashrama and Vishram Ghat. Devotees visit here every year especially during the festive season of Janmashtami when you can witness and be a part of a huge number of pilgrims that arrive from across the globe. The entrance of the Dwarkadheesh Temple is embellished with a Rajasthan style of architecture with an open courtyard. In the center of the temple there are beautifully carved pillars and painted ceiling. The main attraction inside the temple complex is the golden colored swing (Jhula) of Lord Krishna. There is beautiful black marble idol of Lord Krishna and white marble idol of Radha.
2. Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple: In the midst of crowded streets of Mathura, you will come across one of the most valued temples of Lord Krishna, Janmabhoomi Temple. It is known to be the holiest place in Mathura and it is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus since it is birthplace Lord Krishna. Before the temple was constructed by the descendant of Lord Krishna, Raja Veer Singh Bundela (as per the locals), it used to be a black stone prison cell of Lord Krishna’s uncle, King Kans. Besides that, one attraction which cannot be missed is the room at the back side of sanctum which represents the prison in which Lord Krishna was born for the holy cause. The best time to visit this temple is during the festive celebration of Janmashtami, the festivals of Chhappan Bhog and Holi as a big celebration can be witnessed in the temple premises.
3. Gita Mandir: Also known as Birla Mandir, Gita mandir is one of the must-visit temples in Vrindavan. located at a few kilometers away from the city center of Vrindavan walls of this temple has carvings of picturization of Lord Krishna’s preaching to his pupil Arjuna during the Kurukshetra War period. Right at the entrance of the temple, visitors can witness 18 chapters of Bhagavad Gita inscribed on the pillars. Gita Mandir displays a blend of Hindu and western style of architecture and houses the holy idols of Lord Krishna, Narayana, Rama, Goddess Lakshmi, and Sita.
4. Banke Bihari Temple: This is one of the famous Krishna temples in Vrindavan where you can see a statue of Lord Krishna where hands of the idol are folded to hold a flute with a folded leg standing pose. It is one of the top seven temples of Lord of Vrindavan, and just nearby there is Shri RadhaVallabh Temple. Here, the main entrance of the temple is adorned with a dark yellow-brown color with intricate traditional design which catches eyes of the visitors. Inside of the temple you can witness a jet black marble statue of Lord Krishna known as Thakur Ji.
5. Kesava Deo Temple: Located near the main Krishna Janmabhoomi Complex in Mathura, Kesava Deo Temple is amongst one of the most sacred Hindu religious places. This temple is blessed with the presence of Lord Krishna and is said that the original idol was founded here by Shri Bajranabh, the great grandson of Krishna. One unique feature about this Krishna temple which sets it aside from others is that it has its own festival calendar and that all the functions are held within the premises according to that calendar only. Besides, Kesava Deo Temple attracts a lot of devotees mainly for the unique festival ritual of Lathmar Holi. At this temple, you can even see different ancient paintings of Vasudeva, Devaki, and four-armed Krishna.
BOOK MATHURA VRINDAVAN SIGHTSEEING TOUR PACKEGES:
India is the paradise for pilgrims who come from all around the world to visit the enchanting pilgrimage places and feel the presence of almighty. Mathura and Vrindavan are two such enchanting cities where you can witness the enthusiasm of devotees who loose the feeling of self while worshipping the Lord through Bhajans and Aartis. Witnessing the celebration of festivals in the premises of temple is a whole different experience in itself. Amidst the narrow lanes of these cities where the devotees rush to seek blessings into the godly kingdom, you can witness love and devotion for Lord Sri Krishna. With a number of ancient temples and sacred places Mathura Vrindavan carry their magic and lure the devotees and tourists equally. Visit these sacred cities and feel the holy energy in the atmosphere by traveling through them with Sushant Travels. Sushant Travels offer all inclusive Mathura Vrindavan sightseeing tour packages which take you on a journey where you can spend private time in abode of Lord without any hassles. You can also check out our other Mathura vrindavan tour packages. Best way to get rid of all worries of day to day life is surrendering the feeling self to the Lord and become one with his holiness. Book Mathura Vrindavan sightseeing tour packages now and brace yourself for an enchanting pilgrimage experience!
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