Mathura-Vrindavan located in Uttar Pradesh has religious and cultural importance. Both these places hold a special place in Indian mythology and Hinduism. People also like Mathura Vrindavan a lot from the tourism point of view. Lord Vishnu's incarnation Shri Krishna was born here. Therefore Mathura is known as his birthplace. At the same time, his childhood was spent here in Gokul, Vrindavan.

People from all over the world come to visit Mathura Vrindavan and feel the childhood of God in the streets of the city. Although there are temples of Lord Krishna, and Radha Rani in almost every street and every house here, there are seven such temples in Mathura Vrindavan, which believe that Lord Krishna resides here. If you are coming to visit Mathura Vrindavan, then do not forget these seven important temples among the darshan of most of the temples here.

Along with the mythology associated with these temples, there is also important history. Let us know about the seven famous temples of Mathura Vrindavan located near Delhi.

Birthplace of Shri Krishna
Mathura is known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple is located here, which attracts millions of devotees. It is said that King Kansa of Mathura was very tyrannical. To end his atrocities, Lord Krishna was to be born from the womb of Kansa's sister. When this was predicted, Kansa locked his sister and brother-in-law in the prison of the palace. Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu, was born behind the bars of the prison. Today this prison is worshipped as a temple.

Banke Bihari Temple
Banke Bihari temple is in Vrindavan, which is one of the most prestigious and oldest Krishna temples in the world. A black statue of Lord Krishna is installed here.

Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura
The Dwarkadhish temple of Mathura is also dedicated to Lord Krishna. The architecture of this temple is based on the Rajasthani style. In this temple, not only you will get to see Lord Krishna, but you can also see some artworks related to his childhood form and child levels.

Radha Raman Temple
The Radha Raman temple located in Mathura is a very important temple, where Lord Radha Krishna is worshipped. A unique idol of Lord Krishna is installed in this temple. This form of God is carved out of Shaligram stone.

Shri Gopinath Ji Temple
The temple of Shri Gopinath Ji is located in the oldest temples of Vrindavan. Radha Rani and Lord Krishna are seated in this temple. The special thing is that in this temple, along with Radha Krishna, the idols of Radha ji's younger sister Anang Manjari and her friends Lalita and Vishakha are also installed.

Nidhivan
The Raasleela of Lord Krishna is very famous. Stories of his Raasleela are told all over the world. The living proof of his Raasleela is Nidhivan of Vrindavan. Lord Krishna used to perform Raasleela with Radha Rani and Gopis in Nidhivan. After reaching there, it seems that God himself is present here with Radha and the Gopis.

Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
A grand Prem Mandir has been built in Vrindavan dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. All the stories from the birth of Shri Krishna to his childhood pastimes have been depicted in this temple. The temple has been built especially for tourists, whose beauty attracts tourists from all over the country and abroad. The pastimes of Lord Krishna can be seen in the architecture and sculptures of Prem Mandir.

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