Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mathura

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Mathura, the birth city of Bhagwan Krishna. Lord Krishna was born in a prison cell of King Kansa.Krishna was son of Vasudeva and Devaki and Devaki was the cousin of King Kansa.

The town is renowned for being host to the most revered temple of Shri Krishna-the famous Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir.
According to historians, the prison cell,popularly known as 'Garbha Griha'.
Vrindavan is the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood.

A vast temple complex situated in the heart of Mathura is one of the foremost places of Hindu veneration.The temple had been destroyed number of times in the ages of Mohammed Gazni, Sikander Lodi and Aurangzeb but had been restored every time.

Before India’s independence, Madan Mohan Malaviya, endeavored during 1940s to build a temple over the spot where Krishna was believed to have been born. In 1953, an organization named the Krishna Janmabhoomi Sansthan was formed.
The temple was opened to public in 1984.

Transportation for Shri Krisna Janma Bhoomi

By Air

The nearest airport is Agra which is 66 km away and is well connected to Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi by regular flights by Indian Airlines and other private airline services.

By Rail

Mathura Junction is well connected to Delhi by numerous trains including the Punjab Mail and Taj Express, to Mumbai by the August Kranti and Mumbai Rajdhani and to Kolkata by the Toofan Express. The Lucknow-Agra Express also finds Mathura in its route.

By Road

Mathura and Vrindavan are well connected with Agra, Delhi, Bharatpur, Alwar and Lucknow by well maintained road.