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Shri Krishna Janmasthan

Uttar Pradesh · India

8 story sections24 min 04 s in all

After, drive to Mathura. Famed for being the birthplace of the much-loved Hindu god Krishna, Mathura is one of Hinduism’s seven sacred cities and attracts floods of pilgrims round the year. Visit the Shri Krishna Janambhoomi Temple, the birthplace of the ancient Hindu God Lord Krishna. It is a prison cell belonging to Kansa where Lord Krishna was born. Enjoy live kirtan in the kirtan room. You may also offer flower garlands and sweets to the lord.

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  1. 1Orientation2:42

    Welcome to the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple complex in Mathura, one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations in India and the revered birthplace of Lord Krishna. This holy ground carries a living heritage spanning over three…

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  2. 2Main Entrance and Security Rules3:19

    You are currently standing in the main entrance courtyard near the primary security checkpoint of the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple complex. Before you cross the threshold into the inner sanctum, it is essential to understand…

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  3. 3Garbha Griha The Sacred Prison Cell2:54

    Passing through the security check, your footsteps lead you down toward the most sacred core of the entire complex, the Garbha Griha, or the birthplace sanctum. This underground chamber marks the very prison cell where, according…

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  4. 4Historic Keshav Dev Temple Ruins3:28

    As you step out from the underground sanctum, your route leads into the historical grounds of the Katra Keshav Dev temple site. This location has been a central focal point for monumental Vaishnava temple construction for…

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  5. 5The Grand Bhagavata Bhavan3:13

    Leaving the open historical grounds, you enter the majestic enclosure of the Bhagavata Bhavan, the modern grand temple complex that stands as the visual center of Krishna Janmabhoomi today. The magnificent structures you see…

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  6. 6Shahi Idgah Boundary and History2:58

    Proceeding along the western walkway of the complex, you arrive at the designated viewing zone adjacent to the boundary wall that separates the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple from the Shahi Idgah mosque. Standing at this point,…

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  7. 7Central Courtyard and Mathura Culture3:24

    Emerging from the boundary walkway into the expansive central courtyard, you enter the Bhakti Heritage Plaza, a vibrant open space that celebrates Mathura's extraordinary contributions to Indian art, literature, and living…

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  8. 8Closing2:06

    As you step through the exit gate and follow the quiet pathway leading toward the Yamuna River, our guided audio tour of the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple complex comes to a peaceful conclusion. Over a history spanning more than…

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What is Shri Krishna Janmasthan?

Shri Krishna Janmasthan is a place in Uttar Pradesh · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationUttar Pradesh · India
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Total length24 min 04 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates27.5047, 77.6698
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within a 5-minute walk
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