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Mathura is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Agra, and 145 kilometres (90 mi) south-east of Delhi; about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from the town of Vrindavan, and 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Govardhan. It is the administrative centre of Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh. During the ancient period, Mathura was an economic hub, located at the junction of important caravan routes. The 2011 census of India estimated the population of Mathura to be 25,47,000
According to Hindu scriptures Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna at the centre of Braj or Brij-bhoomi, called Shri Krishna Janma-Bhoomi, literally: ‘Lord Krishna’s birthplace’.
Rangeshwar Mahadev is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This beautifully carved stone structure temple is in southern-most part of Mathura. As we all know that Mathura is Land of Lord Krishna thus there are a very few Shiva temples in the city and Rangeshwar Mahadev Mandir is one of them. The temple reflects the simple Hindu style architecture and there are many beautiful paintings engraved on the walls of this temple. Rangeshwar Mahadev Mandir in Mathura is one of the few temples that is thronged by pilgrims throughout the year.
Birla mandir is one of the well-known temples of Mathura and is located on the Mathura-Vrindavan road. This divine and beautiful temple was built by the industrialist Jugal Kishore Birla from the Birla Industries in 1946. There is a chain of Birla temples across India and this Birla Mandir Mathura is just one gem of that chain. Birla mandir is also known as the Gita Mandir as it has a pillar with Sri Mad Bhagwad Geeta inscribed on it. As the divine place away from the hush-hush of the city, this temple is believed to be the best place to spend your leisure time with family.
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