Mathura, the city of Lord Krishna, is also included in the major pilgrimage places of North India. Every day thousands of Krishna devotees are crazy to get a glimpse of the Lord in the temples of Mathura. Although there are many temples dedicated to Lord Krishna in Mathura, where the modern construction style and architecture is famous in the world, but many mythological temples of Lord Krishna are also present in Vrindavan located near Mathura, where devotees feel the architecture of the old era and the presence of God. If you are also planning to visit Mathura-Vrindavan, then do not forget to visit these 7 temples. (All photo courtesy: Wikipedia Commons)

Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan
Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan

Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan is one of the most revered and oldest Krishna temples in the world, where you can see half of Vrindavan Dham by reaching there. Crowds of devotees keep flocking to Banke Bihari Temple. A black statue of Lord Krishna is installed here.

Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple

Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple

Yes, the birthplace of Lord Krishna is also located in Mathura. According to mythological beliefs, Lord Krishna was born in the sanctum sanctorum of Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple, which was earlier a prison. Here one can see the child form of Kanha ji.

Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura
Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura

The Dwarkadhish temple of Mathura is dedicated to Lord Krishna, where the architecture is based on Rajasthani style. In this temple, not only will you get to see Lord Krishna, but you will also get to see artifacts related to the events of his life.

Shri Radha Raman Temple, Mathura

Shri Radha Raman Temple, Mathura

Shri Radharaman Temple is also a very ancient temple, where a unique idol of God is installed. This form of God was carved out of Shaligram stone. Worship and rituals are performed regularly in this temple established by Gopal Bhatt Goswami.

Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

A grand Prem Mandir has also been built in Vrindavan, dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Ji, the beauty of which is attracting tourists from all over the country and abroad. The architecture and sculptures here depict the pastimes of Lord Krishna.

Shri Gopinath Ji Temple

Shri Gopinath Ji Temple

One of the oldest temples in Vrindavan is the Shri Gopinath temple where idols of Radha Rani and Lord Krishna along with Radha’s younger sister Anang Manjari and her friends Lalita and Vishakha are installed.

Shri Nidhivan

Shri Nidhivan

The discussions of Lord Krishna’s Raasleela are famous all over the world. Vrindavan’s Nidhivan is the living embodiment of this incident, where Lord Krishna, Radha Rani and the gopis performed the holy Raasleela. Even today, Radha Rani is adorned with Lord Krishna in the temple here.