Many legends and myths surround the ancient twin towns of Mathura and Vrindavan, where the holy Yamuna River makes its way to the nearby city of Agra. For Indians the twin towns are deeply linked to the growing years of Lord Krishna taking them back to the time when he was Mother Yashodha’s butter stealing toddler who grew up to be a naughty teenager, accompanied by his friends, stealing the clothes of the cow girls (gopis) bathing in the pond, and made them cry. But he also filled the gopis with joy with his magical flute playing. Today pilgrims from all over the world come to visit all the spots associated with the Krishna legends and worship him and Radha at the many beautiful temples which were built here many years back. Pilgrims and visitors share the lively festivals held all year round in the name of the Lord Krishna. Of special interest are the religious folk dance dramas the ras lilas of Braj which have grown out of the many legends of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha. The most popular festivals here are Janamashtami, celebrating the birth of Krishna, and the Lathmar Holi Festival, held every spring, in the villages of Barsana and Nandgoan replicating the actions of Radha and her friends who would pretend to beat up Krishna and his friends with sticks, when they came to Barsana, from his village of Nangaon, to make them play Holi with them
On arrival at Delhi, proceed to Mathura by road. Check-in to the hotel and relax for a while. Later, visit the birth place of Lord Krishna, Krishna Janambhoomi Temple, the sacred ghats and the Kunds of Mathura (Potara Kund), Dwarkadheesh Temple (1814) and Kesava Deo Temple (3500 years old) are ones most visited by guests. Here you will also visit Rangbhoomi, Kans Qila, Gita Mandir, Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple and Sri Keshavji Gaudiya Math. In the evening, visit the Yamuna Ghat to witness the Aarti. Overnight stay in hotel.
After breakfast, go for full day sightseeing of Vrindavan. Vrindavan is about 15 Kms from Mathura Station and it is the place of Krishna worship. Here, the most notable temples are Krishna Balram Mandir (ISKCON VRINDAVAN), Banke Bihari Temple (associated with Swami Haridas) and Govind Dev Temple (Built in 1590). Later return back to the hotel at Mathura and spend rest of the day at leisure.
Today, proceed to Delhi by road for in time transfer to the airport / railway station for your onward journey back to Home.
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Mathura | Clarks Inn |
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