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Discover the best top things to do in Mathura District, India including Akshaya Patra, Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Shri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Temple, ISKCON Vrindavan, Govinda Dev ji, Govardhan Hill, Gopishvar Mahadev Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham.
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1. Akshaya Patra
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 79lakshmans - Bengaluru, India
ISKCON, Bangalore have conceived a project to be set in a 62 acre plot with an iconic, monumental sky scraper temple for Lord Sri Krishna at Vrindavan in line with the desire expressed by Sri Srila Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON. The temple is called ‘Chandrodaya temple’ and the construction works commenced in March 2014 and it’s expected to be completed in 5 years, say by 2019 at an estimated cost of INR 300 crores (US$ 47 million). At present, under Akshya Patra Foundation, over 2000 schools are covered from this centralized kitchen serving over 120,000 school children with mid-day meal in and around Vrindavan. Also, beautiful Lord Krishna temple is ready on first floor of the building and regular puja is being carried out. Apart from the main temple, the complex will have a lot of modern amenities including a helipad and those of re-created theme parks showing Krishna’s past times & Krishna heritage museum along with residential buildings. Once everything is completed, no doubt that this place is going to be the most sought after attractions of Vrindavan.
2. Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By nilesh_nagar - Indore, India
Birthplace of lord Krishna, temple is must visit place for everyone visiting Mathura. Went there with family. Kids had so many questions in mind and they were excited too to hear the answers. Historic and religious. Properly maintained.
3. Dwarkadhish Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By EinCDuffy - Tampa, United States
I feel so lucky to have experienced celebrating Holi at the birthplace of Krishna in Mathura. I am a female and went here with two female friends and we were fine. We were never touched inappropriately as I have read from a few others. We only attended from 9:45am to 11am, so it may be that we got out before everyone got drunk. There were a few other females in attendance as well. The temple floors were covered in chalk and water from the water balloons. There was plenty of singing and dancing set by a few men in the center who were on a raised platform. It was amazing to be a part of this.
4. Shri Radha Madan Mohan Ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By ShailenderK20 - Vrindavan, India
Sri Radha Madanamohan ji temple is one of the oldest temple in Vrindavan....It is situated on a high land near the bank of yamuna river and close to sri banke bihariji temple.
5. ISKCON Vrindavan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 724 reviews
The Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, situated in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan, holds a special significance for devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This grand temple represents the fulfilled dream of Srila Prabhupada, founder acharya of ISKCON, who wished to construct a temple of unparalleled beauty for the worship of the transcendental brothers Krishna and Balaram in the same village where they played more than five thousand years ago. Prabhupada directly oversaw all aspects of design and construction and personally called the Lord to come and accept the worship of His devotees from around the world. He said "Lord Balaram is the source of spiritual strength, and I have built this temple just to give strength to the devotees". Today, the Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is a booming spiritual center. Every day of the week pilgrims flood in great numbers from nearby Delhi and all over the world. In fact, the large green government signs posted over the highway turn off to Vrindavan only give directions to two temples: Banke Bihari and ISKCON. Visitors to the temple first pass under the brilliant white marble archway of Srila Prabhupadas samadhi, an architectural wonder of winding peacock stairways and intricately carved walls and domes. They then enter through the gigantic wooden temple doors and find themselves transported to the spiritual world upon seeing the palace of Krishna Balaram with its sunken black and white checkered marble courtyard, beautified by a living tamal tree. The music of the kartals, mrdanga and sweet harmonium of the 24 hour kirtaneers enters the heart, and everyone, including young and old, spontaneously raise their arms and dance in ecstasy. Ascending the courtyard steps, visitors approach the effulgent gorgeous forms of the source of all beauty, the presiding Lords Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, Krishna Balaram and Radha Shyamasundar. Standing transfixed with open eyes and folded hands, pilgrims drink in the dazzling vision of the Lord, artistically decorated with no consideration of expense or effort, truly a festival for the eyes. This entire temple complex is a busy preaching powerhouse comprised of thirty departments including a guesthouse, welcome center, Samadhi museum, ten book stalls, bakery, restaurant, broadcast studio, residential Brahmacari ashram and a Deity department with one of the highest standards of worship in the world, engaging more than one hundred devotees directly in the seva everyday.
Reviewed By VijayHazari - New Delhi, India
This is white coloured - beautiful temple built on vision of Swami Prabhupada founder-acharya of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Located in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan, ISKCON temple it is a major attraction in the city. This is one of the most magnificent and beautiful temples of Vrindavan. This place all time thronged by devotees including foreigners who are worshiping ..... singing and dancing bhajans and Chanting Hare Krishna mantra. Whole day one can listen to live bhajans and involve in musical ceremonies performed inside temple by devotees . The temple is popularly known as Raman-Reti and has huge very very beautiful idols of Krishna with Radha. Temple complex has a bakery, restaurant, guesthouse Timings : Summer: 4:30 AM - 12:45 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM Winter: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM Morning - Aarti Mangla at 5:00 AM, Aarti Tulsi at 5:30 AM, Guru Pooja at 7:15 AM, Pravachan at 7:30 AM, Shringar at 8:30 AM, Aarti Rajbhog at 12:00 PM Evening Aarti Dhoop at 4:30 PM, Aarti Sandhya at 6:30 PM, Geeta Pravachan at 7:30 PM, Aarti Sayan at 8:00 PM Best time to visit in winters Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is major attraction but at that time whole city is very crowed..........
6. Govinda Dev ji
7. Govardhan Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By krishnadasii
Govardhan is an extremely beautiful place where you can immersed in the bhakti of krishna/Giriraaj.I did the parikrama this year in the month of December.Initially i was scared whether i will be able to complete 21km or not but gradually when I saw little kids who were doing sastang dandabad parikrama,i felt that atleast i can simply walk and complete the circumference.Nowadays,on the way you will get enough eateries and also many public toilets.Also the e rickshaws are availabe if incase you feel you are not feeling well.Interestingly,if you complete the circumference all your prayers are answered.Gobardhan is Kalpataru dham.Do visit and offer prayers!
8. Gopishvar Mahadev Temple
9. Banke Bihari Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 911 reviews
Reviewed By rajeshagarwal2016 - Pune, India
temple is dedicated to lord krishna . when you go to temple through narrow lane , you are greeted with devotees in crowd and fragrance of sweet in pure ghee, this aroma is very tempting. at entrance of temple you are filled with aroma of rose flowers . deity is so appealing that temple priests put on and off curtains over it . a must visit .
10. Prem Mandir - Shyama Shyam Dham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 948 reviews
Reviewed By dipalis68 - New Delhi, India
The temple has got a magnificent architecture in and out. It is indeed such a wonderful creation of white marble, which has also got colourful lights illuminating in the evening, which is incredible to watch. As soon as you enter, you are fascinated by the grandeur of the place. The carvings in multicolor attract in such a way that it takes a very long time to see everyone. The temple looks very beautiful, after the sunset when the lights come up. But that is when the premise becomes very crowded. And it can be difficult to move around after 7:00 pm. A piece of advice if you have elderly people travelling along is better to drop them at the entrance before parking your vehicle, because crossing the divider can be an inconvenience. Please don’t leave your footwear outside as there is a free service available inside. Although once the place gets crowded availing this service becomes time taking but still safe. The water, light and sound show is spell bounding. One can be just amazed by seeing the Goverdhan Parbat. One cannot understand how it is standing. All the animals and birds look so realistic and leave you speechless. This place can be visited again and again. You can also get a clean water dispenser and the food court is also available for people for have refreshments. Overall this is the place one can visit and enjoy 2-3 times and enjoy completely.
