A Guide to Mathura Vrindavan Tour The Major Holy Urban Community
A place where the average Indian decibel is replaced by tranquil words “Radhe Radhe” and where Lord Krishna spent most of his childhood. Where tech czars like Steve Jobs came in search of ultimate nirvana, Welcome to Vrindavan. Vrindavan, more popularly called ‘Braj Bhoomi’, is a town in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. This town is deemed to be Lord Krishna’s birthplace based on Hinduism. This sacred town is home to several temples where Radha and Lord Krishna are worshipped. The best time for planning a Mathura Vrindavan tour is during ‘Krishna Janmashtami’ that is in the days leading to the birthday celebration of Lord Krishna, where the entire town amasses and celebrates the occasion. ‘Dahi Handi’ The Traditional Festival- A unique tradition to be watched is the ‘Dahi Handi’ festival where people build up a human pyramid to reach the top where the handi (earthen pot) is being hung and ultimately break it. It is believed that Lord Krishna and his friends would make a human pyramid to