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 steal curd and butter. The participants in this festival are called Govinda; however, this is more popular in Maharashtra.

Popular Attractions

Nidhivan

This is a mystical place in Vrindavan where it is believed that Lord Krishna has been performing his divine dance with Radha every night for millions of years. Enveloping the wide forest there is a temple and a sacred Kunj, where the divine couple Radha-Krishna is believed to rest after performing the Raas Leela dance. Within the temple structure, there is a gorgeous bejeweled statue of Lord Krishna “Thakurji” and Radha “Radhey”. The temple’s closing time is 5 pm.

Radha Raman Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Raman (in other words the lover of Radha). This temple is one of the 7 temples of Thakur in Vrindavan. The specialty of this temple is its deity which is believed to be self-incarnated out of the Saligram Shila. Aarti's timings are 4:00 am in the summers while 5:30 am in the winters.

Where To Stay?

The best location to find Hotels in Mathura Vrindavan to stay would be somewhere near ISKCON Temple because this is the most prime location of the city. Prem Mandir, Bankey Bihari Temple all are set along the same path.

When To Visit Vrindavan?

Enthusiasts including devotees rush Vrindavan throughout the year, apart from during sultry summer a long time because the blessed city keeps a tropical climate. The best suited time to plan a Mathura Vrindavan tour is during winters from October to March, when the months are idyllic for touring and an eye-catching time to view the grandeur of the Yamuna River. Distance between Mathura to Vrindavan is a bare 12 km.

The Nut Shell

Mathura (or Brajbhoomi) is most beloved and revered as the origination of Lord Krishna, a chief god in the Hindu strict sanctum sanctorum. It is a prominent traveler spot of the Hindus and one of the seven holy urban communities in India. The primary traveler attention in Mathura is the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi sanctuary.