MATHURA
Mathura,
in Uttar Pradesh, the nucleus of Brajbhoomi, is located at a
distance of 145 km south-east of Delhi and 58 km north-west of
Agra.
Brajbhoomi can be divided into two distinct units - the eastern
part in the -Yamuna tract with places like Gokul, Mahavan,
Baldeo, Mat and Bajna and the western side of the Yamuna
covering the Mathura region.
A long stretch of beautiful ghats - with their steps leading to
the water's edge, arched gateways and temple spires extending
along the right bank of the River Yamuna, enhances the sacred
character of the town of Mathura.
The birth place of Lord Krishna - Mathura is today an important
place of pilgrimage, flocked by thousands of pilgrims daily. The
birth place of Lord Krishna.
It is believed that this is the place where about 5,000 years
ago lord Krishna was born in the prison of King Kansa.