Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi

Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi
View Of The Religious Site in the far left with adjacent mosque and temple
Type	Religious
Coordinates	27°30′20″N 77°40′10″E / 27.505433°N 77.669314°E / 27.505433; 77.669314Coordinates: 27°30′20″N 77°40′10″E / 27.505433°N 77.669314°E / 27.505433; 77.669314
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India

Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi is a religious temple located in the crowded city of Mathura. This temple is the birthplace of ancient Hindu god Lord Krishna.^[1][2] It is a prison cell belonging to Kamsa where Lord Krishna was born.

History

According to historians, the prison cell, popularly known as 'Garbha Griha', in the temple premise is the exact place where lord Krishna was born. The stone walled cell is reminiscent of the cruelty of King Kansa. Many statues and sculptures of the bygone era were found on excavating the site. The prison cell was gradually turned into the present beautiful temple. Lakhs of devotees throng the temple during Janmashtami. The festivities and celebrations during the festival is famous all over India. Celebrations begin during mid night with the birth of Bhagwan.^[3]

Location

Kesava Deo Temple adjacent to Krishna Janmabhoomi

Potra Kund temple tank near Krishna Janmabhoomi

Entrance to Krishna Janmabhoomi and Kesava Deo Temple

Mathura, the birth city of Krishna is situated on the banks of river Yamuna and is approximately 145 km from the capital city Delhi. The town is renowned for being host to the most revered temple of Shri Krishna-the famous Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir. The temple is the place where lord is said to have been born thousands of years ago. Along with neighboring towns Govardhan, Nandgaon and Vrindavan, the area is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus.The temple is located in the middle of the city mathura.^[4]

Tourism

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 Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudev. Numerous articles excavated from the site bare testimony to the legendary story of Krishna’a birth. References to the temple in a book by volcanologist David Richardson have helped increase tourism.^[5] No cameras, shoulder bags and mobile phones are allowed inside as a security measure.^[6]

See also

• Lord Krishna
• Mathura

References