Gita Mandir

Mathura is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south-east of the national capital New Delhi, and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Agra. Mathura is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna, who is also known as Murari, meaning the one who resided in Mathura. The city is home to the world-famous Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. Mathura is also the administrative headquarters of the Mathura district. It is a major tourist destination, with the annual Braj Festival attracting millions of devotees from all over the world. The history of Mathura dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. It is mentioned in the Vedas that the city was the capital of the Surasena Kingdom. The city was later ruled by the Maurya Empire, the Shunga Empire, the Gupta Empire, the Kushan Empire, the Pala Empire, and the Sena Empire. In the 10th century, Mathura was annexed by the Kannauj Sultanate. The city was captured by the Delhi Sultanate in the 12th century, and later by the Mughals. It was liberated by the Marathas in 1761, and passed to the British East India Company in 1801. Mathura is a sacred city for Hindus and is home to numerous temples and shrines. The most famous of these is the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, which is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Other major temples in Mathura include the Dwarkadhish Temple, the Govind Dev Temple, and the Kesava Deo Temple. Mathura is also home to the Mathura Museum, which houses a large collection of artifacts from the city's history. The annual Braj Festival is a major tourist attraction in Mathura. The festival, which celebrates