Mathura is one of the most ancient cities of India and is one of the holiest of religious places in the Hindu mythology.Mathura an ancient holy city in India derive its eminence from being the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Situated at a distance of 145 kms from Delhi and 58 kms from Agra in the state of Utter Pradesh, the city is known for its many temples dedicated to the Lord Krishna located at Katra, Keshav Deo, the temples are visited by pilgrims from all over the world. The Temple Dwarkadesh built by Seth Gokul Das of Gwalior in 1814 is arrayed with some ethereal pictures depicting the entire life of Krishna.
In 600 BC. Mathura was the capital of Braj situated on the West Bank of river Yamuna. Today Mathura has become the sacred place of religious and epic interest and attracts pilgrims from the Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina religion. All round the year, a large number of festivals and fairs are held in Mathura and the bordering areas of Vrindavan, Gokul, Barsana and Goverdhan