Mathura travel,mathura vrindavan,iskcon temple,mathura hotels,tourist places in mathura,mathura vrindavan trip

Madan Mohan Temple f

Madan Mohan Temple

Bankey Bihari Temple

Rangaji Temple

ISKON Temple

Kesi Ghat

Madan Mohan Temple

February 3rd, 2010 by admin

Madan Mohan Temple Madan Mohan Temple on the riverside is the oldest structure in Vrindavan. This famous temple was established by Srila Sanatana Gosvami and was the first Gosvami temple built in Vrindavan, which at that time was just a forest. The original Deity of Madana Mohana was discovered at the base of an old vat (banyan) tree by Advaita Acarya, when He visited Vrindavan.

Twenty Five Tirthas

February 3rd, 2010 by admin

Twenty Five Tirthas :
There are 25 holy tirthas (bathing places or ghatas) in Mathura . Visram Ghata is in the middle and there are 12 ghatas south of Visrama Ghata and 12 ghatas north. The 12 ghatas in the south extend to Moksa Ghata.
Some pilgrims take bath in all 25 tirthas before beginning Braja Mandala parikrama. It is said that Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda both took bath in all these ghatas before doing commencing the parikrama of Braja Mandala.

Vishram ghat

February 3rd, 2010 by admin

Vishram ghat : The Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi (birthplace of Lord Krishna) is the main attraction of Mathura and an important pilgrimage for the Hindus. A stone slab marks the original spot of the birth of Lord Krishna. The earlier Kesava Deo temple had the room where Lord Krishna was born. According to legends, Lord Krishna was born in a small prison room where the tyrant ruler Kansa held his parents captive.