Birth Place of Lord Sri Krishna -Mathura

SRI KRISHNA MANDIR

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MATHURA

Vrindavana and Mathura are the most important places of pilgrimage for devotees of Krishna. Krishna was born in Mathura and spent His childhood in Vrindavan.

Lord Krishna is the Supreme Person. Lord Krishna appeared over five thousand years ago in Mathura, India to Devaki and Vasudeva in the jail cell of the tyrant Kansa.

Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple is the most sought after devout centers in Mathura. Its predominance over the other holy spots are due to the belief that the temple stands on the same place where lord Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudev.

The place of His birth is known as Sri Krishna Janmasthana or Birthplace of lord krishna. We start from very beginning from the birthplace of lord Krishna. Mathura is the birth place of lord Krishna.

The city of Mathura is located in the western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, in the northern region of India. It is situated on the bank of the river Yamuna. Mathura is 150 km south of Delhi and 50 km northwest of Agra.

Mathura is also knows as Brij Bhoomi - The land where Shri Krishna was born and spent his youth. It is an important pilgrim place of the Hindus and one of the seven sacred cities in India. The main pilgrim center in Mathura is the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. 

A magnificent temple for paying obeisance to Lord Shri Krishna was constructed by Seth Ramkrishnaji Dalmia in memory of his pious mother, Smt. Jadia Devi Dalmia.

 It is believed by the devotees that a darshan of the long-haired Keshavadevji, who is the complete incarnation of Vishnu, Rasa and love, can earn the blessings of the Lord.

 It is their unshakable belief that a darshan of Lord Keshavadevji can fulfil wishes and wash away the sins of the devotees. Today, this temple has become a centre of attraction for visitors from India and abroad.

A miracle observed here is that innumerable forms of Shri Radha-Krishna have appeared on the Makrana marble slabs of the wall of the Shikhar Mandap. The devotees are overwhelmed by the palpable feeling of His divine grace at this place.

By Air

Mathura is roughly 65kms away from the domestic airport in Kheria, Agra. Even the international airport of New Delhi is at a distance of around 145kms from Mathura. One can get taxi/train from the airport to reach the holy city.

By Train

Mathura is well connected with the major rail routes of the country. Mathura being connected by both western and central railways, most of the major trains from the mega cities make a halt at Mathura railway junction. One can always get public transport to reach the destination from station.

By Road

National and international highways connect Mathura to the major cities in the country. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation provides a good range of bus facilities to Kanpur, Agra, Delhi and Lucknow. A good frequency of luxury buses is also available at the bus station to Mathura.

An Elegant Masterpiece With a Unique Design Siddhivinayak Mandir-Mumbai

SIDDHIVINAYAK MANDIR

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MUMBAI

The shree siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord shri ganesh. It is located in Prabhadevi,Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Siddhivinayak Ganapati is the first to be worshipped before beginning any new project or venture  as  he is the destroyer of obstacles. This is shree siddhivinayak ganapati temple at prabhadevi in Mumbai,a two century old temple that fulfills the desires of the worshipers.

The city of Mumbai is a mute witness to places of worship and historical interest,which are not only popular but also of archaeological importance.

One of the most beautiful temples situated in Mumbai.

 The Siddhivinayak temple is a standing testament of beauty and architecture. This ancient temple was constructed in 1801 and is dedicated to the elephant-head deity of Hinduism, 'Lord Ganesh'.

 This venerated temple in Mumbai was constructed by Deubai Patil and Laxman Vithu. The shrine was reconstructed for accommodating more devotees after considering the opinions of many religious experts. Every day, over 25,000 devotees flock the temple to offer their prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Ganesh.

 Tuesday is considered to be the most important day for 'puja' and 'darshan' at this temple. Bollywood celebrities too, come to visit this divine place of worship to seek blessings before the launch of their new films or otherwise.

When one visits this place, one cannot help but admire the temple's ancient style of architecture and its many features. An elegant masterpiece with a unique design, the Siddhivinayak Temple is a hot-spot for tourists who visit Mumbai.

The temple then was a small structure housing the black stone idol of shree siddhivinayak,which was two and half feet wide. The outstanding feature of this deity is the tilt of the trunk to the right side.

 The idol has four hands which contains a lotus in upper right, a small axe in upper left, holy beads in the lower right and a bowl full of madaks. Flanking the deity on both sides are riddhi and siddhi, goddesses signifying sanctity, fulfillment, prosperity and riches. Etched on the forehead of the deity is an eye, which resembles the third eye of lord shiva.

Ganesha chaturthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It falls on the fourth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada which falls in the month of August-september.

By Road

From Worli or Tardeo, one can travel by road to Prabhadevi locality, where the Siddhivinayak Temple is situated. One can hire taxis or auto-rickshaws to reach here easily. Many buses are also available that would take you to the temple.

By Rail

Dadar is the nearest railway station to Siddhivinayak Temple. One can board local trains from Lower Parel, Mahalaxmi and Elphinstone Road to reach the holy temple.