Mathura — sacred city of UP. Sri Krishna's birthplace. One of 7 moksha-cities (sapt-puri).
Krishna Janmabhoomi: original prison-cell where Krishna was born (5000+ years ago).
✦ Main Sites
1. Krishna Janmabhoomi: original prison.
2. Dwarkadheesh Temple.
3. Vishram Ghat: Krishna rested after Kansa-vadh.
4. Govind Dev Temple (old).
5. Radha-Krishna Temple.
6. Rangbhumi: Kansa-vadh site.
7. Potara Kund: Krishna-bath site.
✦ Trip Plan
1 day: Mathura.
2 days: + Vrindavan.
3 days: + Gokul, Barsana, Nand Gaon.
5 days: + Govardhan parikrama.
7 days: complete Braj 84-kos parikrama.
✦ Special Days
Janmashtami: midnight birth.
Holi: 7-day festival. Barsana-Nand Gaon Lathmar Holi famous.
Kartik month. Yamuna Chhath.
Dev Deepavali.
✦ Access
Mathura junction: direct rail.
Delhi: 165 km (3 hr).
Agra: 60 km.
Yamuna expressway.
Bus/car from Delhi-NCR.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Janmabhoomi history?▼
5000+ years old prison. Temple destroyed multiple times in Mughal era. Today rebuilt.
When is Janmashtami?▼
Bhadrapad Krishna Ashtami. 2026: 4 September. Midnight birth abhishek.
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