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How to Travel Mathura Vrindavan from Delhi

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  They were also four in their Wagon-R. As per plan we started early morning from Rohini at around 6 and they met us at Punjabi Bagh flyover at 6:15 am. Then the two cars were off for a short road trip. Mathura is around 160 Km from my place. We went towards ISBT , ITO and then Ashram Chowk. Now we wre on NH-2. There was less traffic till Sarita Vihar. But as soon as It was Badar Pur Border , it was a hell crossing it. Crossing it took around 20 min as it was a traffic jam there. HARE KRISHNA – ENTRY INTO VRINDAVAN We did not want to stop anywhere between , so crossed Faridabad , Ballabgarh , Palwal , Hodal , Kosi. The road condition of NH-2 till Agra is excellent. Finally reached Vrindavan at around 9:30 am. BANKE BIHARI JI TEMPLE When we reached Vrindavan , we parked our cars into a house parking. Basically the people who have large spaces in their houses have turned there huge balconies into car parking. Then we walked trough the tight streets and reached the Banke Bihari Ji Tem...

Holy Places to Visit in Mathura Vrindavan

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Vrindavan is a village in the Mathura region which is associated with Lord Krishna's Leela. This place is considered to be the place of the child pastimes of Lord Krishna. It is 15 km from Mathura. There are a large number of temples of Shri Krishna and Radha Rani here. The temple of Banke Vihari Ji and Radhavallabh Lal Ji's temple located here are ancient. Apart from this, Shri Radharaman, Shri Radha Damodar, Radha Shyam Sundar, Gopinath, Gokulesh, Shri Krishna Balaram Temple, Shri Garuda Govind Temple [Ancient Govind Dev Ji], Pagalaba Temple, Ranganath Ji Temple, Prem Mandir, Shri Krishna Pranami Temple , Akshaya Patra, Nidhi Forest etc. are visible places. This is Krishna's Lilasthali. The glory of Vrindavan is described in Harivansh Purana, Srimad Bhagavat, Vishnu Purana etc. Kalidasa mentions it in the context of Indumati-Swayamvara in Raghuvansh, while introducing Shursenadhipati Sushen, which gives a sense of the state of the beautiful gardens of Vrindavan during Ka...

Here’s everything you can do in Vrindavan and Mathura in just 24 hours

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Anyone interested in the Hindu culture and the history of Lord Krishna, Mathura and Vrindavan is the place for you. No matter which time of year you go, the tranquillity of the cities will leave your heart warm. Mathura is known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna and it is believed that in Vrindavan God still lives. Roaming around the city where Krishna ji grew up and spent this childhood will give you the best feeling. The calmness and peace will melt your heart. The atmosphere is so spiritual and the culture will enhance your mythological knowledge. Here’s everything you can do in Mathura and Vrindavan in just one day: Nidhiban It is believed that Krishna Ji came to meet Radha here. One should definitely experience the Ras Leela that still happens. When you visit the place, it is advised that you hire a guide. They will give you the full history and it will be a beautiful experience. There are 1600 Tulsi trees and their branches are believed to be Gopis. Banki Bihari Temple If you wis...

Where to go for a day long road Trip from Delhi

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If you are looking for an one day trip from Delhi after a tiring weekend, here are the best places to visit, close to the capital. All you need is a day off from work, friends or family to enjoy with and a camera to capture memories. Vrindavan Vrindavan is more or less a mythological place as it is filled with temples solely meant for Lord Krishna. Just 142 kilometers from Delhi, Vrindavan can be reached in 2 hours via road or trains. The famous temples in Vrindavan are Iskon, Mirabai Temple, Gokulnanda Temple, Radha Raman temple, Vrindavan Dham etc. Very close by is Mathura, the birth place of Krishna which is also worth a day long trip. Agra One among the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal is the most fascinating place to visit from Delhi. It is roughly a 3 hour and 15 minutes drive from Delhi to Agra on road. There are many other Mughal structures to visit in Agra which includes the Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Akbar the Great, Panch Mahala in Fatehpur Sikri. The best season to vis...

Trip from Delhi to Mathura Vrindavan by Car – The Famed Twin Cities Which Ooze Spirituality

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Call it the janmbhoomi (birthplace) of Lord Krishna, the city with his childhood memories or the place famous for his Raas Leela (roughly translated it means – “Dance of Divinity”), the tale of the twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan revolves around the life of Lord Krishna and his beloved, Shri Radha. These cities are considered as one of the prominent holy cities of Hindus in India, and hold a strong influence in their mythology and beliefs. These cities have also been mentioned in the Epic Mahabharata, and therefore this makes them all the more popular and loved by the locals and the tourists. If you are religious minded, then these cities would definitely attract you. But even if you aren’t, the ancient and contemporary temples here, the beauty of the Yamuna River and the exceptional scenery and aesthetics of these cities are enough to persuade you to pay a visit to Mathura and Vrindavan. Quick information to remember : Distance from Delhi to Mathura and Vrindavan by road  —18...

Major Mathura temples ban entry of devotees amid COVID-19

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Two major temples of the 'Sapta Devalaya' (cluster of seven temples) in Vrindavan on Saturday banned the entry of devotees in view of the rising COVID-19 cases. "Since even priests have been infected in some temples, it has been decided to close the ancient Gokulananda Temple indefinitely for devotees to ensure uninterrupted 'seva-puja' at the shrine," temple mahant Srivatsa Goshwami said. The Radha Raman temple, he said, would now open for only an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening for devotees, who have to strictly adhere to COVID-19 norms. Entry of devotees to Radha Shyam Sundar temple has also been banned till further orders, according to temple mahant Krishna Gopalanand Deo Prabhupaad. However, in Bankey Bihari temple, the system of online booking for outsiders and entry through Aadhar Card for locals is continuing. While all temples at Sri Krishna Janmasthan have been closed for devotees till May 9, the closure period of the famous Dwarkadhis...

5 Best Places To Visit In Mathura Area

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Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna, which is located in Uttar Pradesh. Mathura city is an important religious and pilgrim place for Hindus. There are historic temples in Mathura that adds to the beauty of this city. Tourists visit Mathura as it is a peaceful, calm, and serene place. Mathura is a city of cultures and traditions. Apart from many temples, there are many beautiful places to visit in Mathura. Places to Visit in Mathura City: 1. Govardhan Hill: Among the Most Amazing Places to Visit in Mathura Govardhan Hill Govardhan hill is made up of sandstone and stands at approximately 80 feet tall. It is believed that when Lord Krishna was a kid he lifted the Govardhan hill on his finger and protected the Mathura village from rain and thunderstorms. It is a peaceful and divine place that is visited by devotees of Lord Krishna throughout the year. This is also the reason behind Govardhan Puja, which is an auspicious festival of Hindus and it is celebrated a day after Diwali. 2. ...