Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura, Mathura

#7 among attractions in Mathura

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Shri Dwarkadheesh Mandir is one of the oldest and largest Hindu temples of Mathura city in state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The current structure of temple was built up by Seth Gokul Das Parikh, the treasurer of then Gwalior State in 1814, with approval and donation from Shrimant Daulatrao Scindia, Maharajah of Gwalior. In this historic temple, Lord Krishna is worshipped in his Dwarkanath or Dwarkadhish form along with his counterpart goddess Radha in form of Radharani. ()

Completed: 1814 (211 years ago)Coordinates: 27°30'19"N, 77°41'6"E

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Naya BazaarMathura India

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Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Museum, Kesava Deo Temple, Kans Quila, Jama Masjid.

0.9 miS
Museum, Archaeological museum, Buddhist architecture
Government Museum, Mathura
23 min walk • The Government Museum, located in the vibrant city of Mathura, India, stands as a testament to the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage. This museum is a treasure trove for those interested in exploring the ancient civilization that once flourished in this...
0.9 miW
Temple
Kesava Deo Temple, Mathura
24 min walk • The Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex is a group of Hindu temples in Mallapura, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. These temples are built at the location where the Hindu deity Krishna is believed to be born, and is adjacent to the Eidgah mosque built by Aurangzeb.
~1260 ftNW
Forts and castles
Kans Quila, Mathura
7 min walk • Kans Quila is a fortified castle located in Mathura, India. The fort is named after "Kansa", a king who lived around 5500 BC, in the ancient city of Mathura, India. Kansa was the maternal uncle of Krishna, a Hindu deity. The fort is believed to be from the age of Mahabharata, about 5500 BC.
~1730 ftW
Mosque
Jama Masjid, Mathura
9 min walk • The Jama Mosque is a 17th-century congregational mosque in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Abd-al-Nabi Khan, governor of Mathura during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
~750 ftSE
Park
Aram Bagh, Mathura
4 min walk • The Aram Bagh is the oldest Mughal Garden in India, originally built by the Mughal Emperor Babur in 1528, located about five kilometers northeast of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Babur was temporarily buried there before being interred in Kabul.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Yūpa, Mathura
14 min walk • A Yūpa, or Yūpastambha, was a Vedic sacrificial pillar used in Ancient India. It is one of the most important elements of the Vedic ritual. The execution of a victim, who was tied at the Yūpa, was meant to bring prosperity to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura?

Nearby attractions include Aram Bagh, Mathura (4 min walk), Kans Quila, Mathura (7 min walk), Jama Masjid, Mathura (9 min walk), Yūpa, Mathura (14 min walk).

How to get to Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura:

Train

Shri Krishna Janam Asthan (22 min walk)
Mathura Cantonment (25 min walk)

Bus

New bus station (29 min walk)

Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura, Mathura

Facts and practical information

Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Government Museum, Mathura

Kesava Deo Temple, Mathura

Kans Quila, Mathura

Jama Masjid, Mathura

Aram Bagh, Mathura

Yūpa, Mathura

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura?

How to get to Dwarkadheesh temple Mathura by public transport?