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Mathura is governed by a number of bodies, the most important being the Mathura Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation), which is responsible for the master planning of the city. Now the responsibilities of planning of the city as well as urban areas ( including nagar nigam ) handed over to MATHURA-VRINDAVAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (in brief- "M V D A"). The Authority established in 1977. | Mathura is governed by a number of bodies, the most important being the Mathura Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation), which is responsible for the master planning of the city. Now the responsibilities of planning of the city as well as urban areas ( including nagar nigam ) handed over to MATHURA-VRINDAVAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (in brief- "M V D A"). The Authority established in 1977. | ||
[[Mathura (Lok Sabha constituency)]] elects MP from this district. In 2019 [[Hema Malini]] (BJP) won the election. | |||
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===Healthcare=== | ===Healthcare=== | ||
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It is also a hub for production of milk based sweet meats, prominent among them being mathura Pedas and burfis. Renowned as the place where rivers of milk flowed, Mathura till today boasts of Milk trading centres where you can buy any amount of fresh milk where rates vary every few minutes and are notified on a black board akin to stock prices. | It is also a hub for production of milk based sweet meats, prominent among them being mathura Pedas and burfis. Renowned as the place where rivers of milk flowed, Mathura till today boasts of Milk trading centres where you can buy any amount of fresh milk where rates vary every few minutes and are notified on a black board akin to stock prices. | ||
==Education== [[GLA University Accredited by NAAC with "A" Grade]], R.K. Group of Institutions (including Rajiv Academy For Technology Management, Rajiv Academy For Teacher's Education, Rajiv Academy For Pharmacy, K.D. Dental College Hospital, Rajiv International School, etc.), BSA College of engineering and technology, Excel Institute of Management Technology has been accorded as status of university). 40 engineering | ==Education== | ||
[[GLA University Accredited by NAAC with "A" Grade]], R.K. Group of Institutions (including Rajiv Academy For Technology Management, Rajiv Academy For Teacher's Education, Rajiv Academy For Pharmacy, K.D. Dental College Hospital, Rajiv International School, etc.), BSA College of engineering and technology, Excel Institute of Management Technology has been accorded as status of university). 40 engineering | |||
management colleges had been established in Mathura up to 12-12-2009.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} | management colleges had been established in Mathura up to 12-12-2009.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}} | ||
Mathura is home to the Uttar Pradesh Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary University, the first of its kind in the state and the fourth in the country to be made independent veterinary universities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upvetuniv.edu.in/ |title=Mathura University ::-:: Website Loading |publisher=Upvetuniv.edu.in |access-date=2013-11-17}}</ref> The University is located on the Mathura-Agra road, about {{convert|5|km}} from M. Famous [[Government engineering college, Bharatpur]] is located at 35 km from Mathura. | Mathura is home to the Uttar Pradesh Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary University, the first of its kind in the state and the fourth in the country to be made independent veterinary universities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upvetuniv.edu.in/ |title=Mathura University ::-:: Website Loading |publisher=Upvetuniv.edu.in |access-date=2013-11-17}}</ref> The University is located on the Mathura-Agra road, about {{convert|5|km}} from M. Famous [[Government engineering college, Bharatpur]] is located at 35 km from Mathura. | ||
Many schools like Parmeshwari Devi Dhanuka, Hanuman Prashad Dhanuka, Kanha Makhan Public School, Kanha Makhan Millenium School, Amarnath Vidya Ashram, Sacred Heart, St. Dominics, Ramanlal Shorawala and Rajiv International School are also located here. | Many schools like Parmeshwari Devi Dhanuka, Hanuman Prashad Dhanuka, Kanha Makhan Public School, Kanha Makhan Millenium School, Amarnath Vidya Ashram, Sacred Heart, St. Dominics, Ramanlal Shorawala, SRBS International School and Rajiv International School are also located here. | ||
==Culture and religion== | ==Culture and religion== | ||
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'''[[Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir]]''' is the world's tallest temple under-construction at [[Mathura]].<ref name=autogenerated1>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140316105823/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/iskcon-to-build-worlds-tallest-temple-at-mathura-from-today/458198-3-242.html ISKCON to build world's tallest temple at Mathura from today<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> At cost of {{INRConvert|300|c}} it will be one of the most expensively built temple in world by [[ISKCON]]. | '''[[Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir]]''' is the world's tallest temple under-construction at [[Mathura]].<ref name=autogenerated1>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140316105823/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/iskcon-to-build-worlds-tallest-temple-at-mathura-from-today/458198-3-242.html ISKCON to build world's tallest temple at Mathura from today<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> At cost of {{INRConvert|300|c}} it will be one of the most expensively built temple in world by [[ISKCON]]. | ||
'''[[Prem Mandir Vrindavan|Prem Mandir]]''' is a religious and spiritual complex situated on a 54-acre site on the outskirts of Vrindavan, is one of the newest temples dedicated to Shri [[Radha Krishna]]. The temple structure was established by spiritual guru Kripalu Maharaj.<ref>http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/slideshow/famous-krishna-temples-in-india_297.html/3</ref> The main structure of temple is made up of white marble. Idols of Shri Radha Krishna and Shri Sita Rama are present on the ground floor and first floor respectively. The whole premises of temple is covered with different art works depicting the pastimes of Radha Krishna.<ref>[http://www.aajkikhabar.com/News/Region/Kripaluji-Maharaj-s-Prem-Mandir-will-be-inaugurated-on-17th-February/690284.html Kripaluji Maharaj's Prem Mandir will be inaugurated on 17 February-Aaj Ki Khabar<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330113922/http://www.aajkikhabar.com/News/Region/Kripaluji-Maharaj-s-Prem-Mandir-will-be-inaugurated-on-17th-February/690284.html |date=30 March 2014 }}</ref> | '''[[Prem Mandir Vrindavan|Prem Mandir]]''' is a religious and spiritual complex situated on a 54-acre site on the outskirts of Vrindavan, is one of the newest temples dedicated to Shri [[Radha Krishna]]. The temple structure was established by spiritual guru Kripalu Maharaj.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/slideshow/famous-krishna-temples-in-india_297.html/3|title = Famous Krishna Temples in India|date = 20 August 2013}}</ref> The main structure of temple is made up of white marble. Idols of Shri Radha Krishna and Shri Sita Rama are present on the ground floor and first floor respectively. The whole premises of temple is covered with different art works depicting the pastimes of Radha Krishna.<ref>[http://www.aajkikhabar.com/News/Region/Kripaluji-Maharaj-s-Prem-Mandir-will-be-inaugurated-on-17th-February/690284.html Kripaluji Maharaj's Prem Mandir will be inaugurated on 17 February-Aaj Ki Khabar<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330113922/http://www.aajkikhabar.com/News/Region/Kripaluji-Maharaj-s-Prem-Mandir-will-be-inaugurated-on-17th-February/690284.html |date=30 March 2014 }}</ref> | ||
'''Sri Vrindavan-Chandra Mandir''' (HKM Vrindavan), located in Vrindavan, is a replica of that supreme Goloka Vrindavana in the spiritual sky. It was inaugurated in 2006 on the most auspicious day of Sri Rama Navami day. The temple is housed in an ultra-modern geodesic structure with a traditional gopuram based on khajuraho style of architecture, greeting pilgrims at the entrance. The major festivals of the temple are Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Sri Radhashtami, Kartik Fest (7-day festival during Govardhan Puja time) and Gaura Purnima. Grand abhishekas are performed for Sri Sri Radha Vrindavan-chandra during festivals such as Radhashtami and Janmashtami. | '''Sri Vrindavan-Chandra Mandir''' (HKM Vrindavan), located in Vrindavan, is a replica of that supreme Goloka Vrindavana in the spiritual sky. It was inaugurated in 2006 on the most auspicious day of Sri Rama Navami day. The temple is housed in an ultra-modern geodesic structure with a traditional gopuram based on khajuraho style of architecture, greeting pilgrims at the entrance. The major festivals of the temple are Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Sri Radhashtami, Kartik Fest (7-day festival during Govardhan Puja time) and Gaura Purnima. Grand abhishekas are performed for Sri Sri Radha Vrindavan-chandra during festivals such as Radhashtami and Janmashtami. | ||
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==Religious festivals== | ==Religious festivals== | ||
===Krishna Janmashtami=== | ===Krishna Janmashtami=== | ||
[[Krishna Janmashtami]] is celebrated on the eighth day ([[Ashtami]]) of the [[Paksha#Krishna Paksha|Krishna Paksha]] (dark fortnight) of the month of [[Shravan month|Shraavana]] (August–September) in the [[Hindu calendar]]. ''[[Rasa lila]]'' dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna, are a special feature in [[Mathura, Uttar Pradesh|Mathura]]. There is a huge arati at 12 midnight in temples all over Vrindavana.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} | |||
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day ([[Ashtami]]) of the [[Paksha#Krishna Paksha|Krishna Paksha]] (dark fortnight) of the month of [[Shravan month|Shraavana]] (August–September) in the [[Hindu calendar]]. ''[[Rasa lila]]'' dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna, are a special feature in [[Mathura, Uttar Pradesh|Mathura]]. There is a huge arati at 12 midnight in temples all over Vrindavana. | |||
===Guru Purnima=== | ===Guru Purnima=== | ||
[[Guru Purnima]] is a Hindu festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. This festival takes place in the month of Asadha (June–July). It is customary to worship the spiritual master on this day. Millions of people visit Mathura on Guru Purnima because of the presence of thousands of spiritual Gurus in Mathura. On this day many devotees gather at Manasi Ganga and do Govardhana parikrama.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} | |||
[[Guru Purnima]] is a Hindu festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. This festival takes place in the month of Asadha (June–July). It is customary to worship the spiritual master on this day. Millions of people visit Mathura on Guru Purnima because of the presence of thousands of spiritual Gurus in Mathura. On this day many devotees gather at Manasi Ganga and do Govardhana parikrama. | |||
===Braj Parikrama=== | ===Braj Parikrama=== | ||
Braj Parikrama is a pilgrimage of all the places in Braj that associated with Shri Krishna, is undertaken. Traditionally, the Chaurasi kos (84 kos) pilgrimage of Braj Mandal, with its 12 vanas (forests), 24 upvanas (groves), sacred hill Govardhan, divine River Yamuna and numerous holy places along its banks, is undertaken annually by lakhs of devotees from all over the country. | Braj Parikrama is a pilgrimage of all the places in Braj that associated with Shri Krishna, is undertaken. Traditionally, the Chaurasi kos (84 kos) pilgrimage of Braj Mandal, with its 12 vanas (forests), 24 upvanas (groves), sacred hill Govardhan, divine River Yamuna and numerous holy places along its banks, is undertaken annually by lakhs of devotees from all over the country. | ||
The Yatra extends to Kotban to the north of Mathura, to Nandgaon, Barsana and the Govardhan Hill to the west and South-west of the city and to the banks of the Yamuna to the east, where the Baldeo Temple is located. Colourful melas and performances of the Raaslila (a depiction of the exploits of Shri Krishna) in Braj Parikrama are distinctive to rainy month of [[Bhadon]], the month when the Lord [[Krishna]] was born, is a time of colourful celebrations. | The Yatra extends to Kotban to the north of Mathura, to Nandgaon, Barsana and the Govardhan Hill to the west and South-west of the city and to the banks of the Yamuna to the east, where the Baldeo Temple is located. Colourful melas and performances of the Raaslila (a depiction of the exploits of Shri Krishna) in Braj Parikrama are distinctive to rainy month of [[Bhadon]], the month when the Lord [[Krishna]] was born, is a time of colourful celebrations.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} | ||
===Radhastami=== | ===Radhastami=== | ||
[[Radha Ashtami]] is the appearance day of Radharani. This festival falls on the eighth day, of the bright fort-night in the month of Bhadra (August-Sept), exactly 15 days after the appearance of Lord Krishna. This festival is very joyously celebrated in whole Mathura region with its centre in [[Barsana]]. There is all night kirtana held the night before Radhastami at the [[Radha Rani Temple|Shri Radharani Temple]] in Barsana, ending with an ecstatic mangala arati. Many people especially visit Barsana on this day.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} | |||
===Vasant Panchmi=== | ===Vasant Panchmi=== | ||
[[Vasant Panchami]], a festival that marks the commencement of spring season, is widely celebrated in Mathura. The festival marks the beginning of celebrations of [[Holi]] in Mathura. Special religious programs are organised in other temples of across the district, like in Bankey Bihari Temple of Vrindaban pilgrims celebrate the occasion by tossing rose powder.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vasant-panchami-to-kickstart-holi-celebrations-in-mathura/449511-3-242.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219154407/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vasant-panchami-to-kickstart-holi-celebrations-in-mathura/449511-3-242.html| url-status=dead| archive-date=2014-02-19| work=CNN IBN| title=Vasant Panchami to kick-start Holi celebrations in Mathura}}</ref> | |||
Vasant Panchami, a festival that marks the commencement of spring season, is widely celebrated in Mathura. The festival marks the beginning of celebrations of [[Holi]] in Mathura. Special religious programs are organised in other temples of across the district, like in Bankey Bihari Temple of Vrindaban pilgrims celebrate the occasion by tossing rose powder.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vasant-panchami-to-kickstart-holi-celebrations-in-mathura/449511-3-242.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219154407/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vasant-panchami-to-kickstart-holi-celebrations-in-mathura/449511-3-242.html| url-status=dead| archive-date=2014-02-19| work=CNN IBN| title=Vasant Panchami to kick-start Holi celebrations in Mathura}}</ref> | |||
===Lathmar Holi=== | ===Lathmar Holi=== | ||
[[File:Lath Mar Holi at Braj.jpg|thumb|300px|In [[Barsana]] town in Mathura District, during [[Lathmar Holi]] women have the option to playfully hit men who save themselves with shields; for the day, men are culturally expected to accept whatever women dish out to them. This ritual is called ''Lath Mar'' Holi.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/03/lathmar_holi_festival.html Lathmar Holi Festival] Lane Turner, Boston.com, (March 5, 2012)</ref>]] | |||
[[File:Lath Mar Holi at Braj.jpg|thumb|300px|In [[Barsana]] town in Mathura District, women have the option to playfully hit men who save themselves with shields; for the day, men are culturally expected to accept whatever women dish out to them. This ritual is called ''Lath Mar'' Holi.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/03/lathmar_holi_festival.html Lathmar Holi Festival] Lane Turner, Boston.com, (March 5, 2012)</ref>]] | [[Lathmar Holi]] is a local celebration of the [[Hindu]] festival of [[Holi]]. It takes place well before the actual Holi in the town of [[Barsana]]. The name means "that Holi in which [people] hit with sticks". In the sprawling compound of the [[Radha Rani Temple|Radha Rani temple]] in Barsana, thousands gather to witness the [[Lath mar Holi]] when women beat up men with sticks (''laṭh'') as those on the sidelines become hysterical, sing Holi Songs and shout Sri Radhey or Sri Krishna.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} | ||
Lathmar Holi is a local celebration of the [[Hindu]] festival of [[Holi]]. It takes place well before the actual Holi in the town of [[Barsana]]. The name means "that Holi in which [people] hit with sticks". In the sprawling compound of the [[Radha Rani Temple|Radha Rani temple]] in Barsana, thousands gather to witness the [[Lath mar Holi]] when women beat up men with sticks (''laṭh'') as those on the sidelines become hysterical, sing Holi Songs and shout Sri Radhey or Sri Krishna. | |||
===Jal Jhulan=== | ===Jal Jhulan=== | ||
This is the swing festival at the Ranganatha temple. At night the temple tank is lit up. This festival is on the 11th day of the month of Bhadra (Aug-Sept). | This is the swing festival at the Ranganatha temple. At night the temple tank is lit up. This festival is on the 11th day of the month of Bhadra (Aug-Sept).{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} | ||
===Jhulan Yatra Mahotsava=== | ===Jhulan Yatra Mahotsava=== | ||
This festival lasts for 13 days. It starts on the Tritya (third day) of the bright fortnight of Sravana (July-Aug) and lasts until the full moon night of the month. During this festival the Radha-Krishna Deities in the temples are swung on a swing. This is one of the biggest festivals of the year and Vrindavana is very crowded at this time. Often the swings are gold and silver. Some of the main temples that this festival is celebrated at are the [[Bankey Bihari Temple|Banke Bihari Temple]] and the [[Radha Raman Temple|Radha-Raman Temple]] in Vrindavana, the [[Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura|Dwarkadheesh temple]] in Mathura, and the [[Radha Rani Temple]] in Barsana. | This festival lasts for 13 days. It starts on the Tritya (third day) of the bright fortnight of Sravana (July-Aug) and lasts until the full moon night of the month. During this festival the Radha-Krishna Deities in the temples are swung on a swing. This is one of the biggest festivals of the year and Vrindavana is very crowded at this time. Often the swings are gold and silver. Some of the main temples that this festival is celebrated at are the [[Bankey Bihari Temple|Banke Bihari Temple]] and the [[Radha Raman Temple|Radha-Raman Temple]] in Vrindavana, the [[Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura|Dwarkadheesh temple]] in Mathura, and the [[Radha Rani Temple]] in Barsana.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}} | ||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
Mathura is on the main lines of the Central Railways and is connected with all the important cities of Uttar Pradesh and India such as Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gwalior, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. The Nearest airport is Kheria (Agra), 62 km away from Mathura.<ref>http://www.roaddistance.in/uttar-pradesh/kheria-airport-area-to-mathura-distance/by-road/</ref> Mathura is also well connected by motorable roads to important cities in the region. | Mathura is on the main lines of the Central Railways and is connected with all the important cities of Uttar Pradesh and India such as Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gwalior, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. The Nearest airport is Kheria (Agra), 62 km away from Mathura.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.roaddistance.in/uttar-pradesh/kheria-airport-area-to-mathura-distance/by-road/|title = Kheria Airport Area and Mathura by Road, Distance Between Kheria Airport Area and Mathura , Distance by Road from Kheria Airport Area and Mathura with Travel Time, Mathura Distance from Kheria Airport Area, Driving Direction Calculator from kheria airport area and mathura}}</ref> Mathura is also well connected by motorable roads to important cities in the region. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||