Explore Krishna Janmabhoomi Like Never Before, Here's 8 Famous Temples to Visit in Mathura

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mandir is a temple marked as the exact birthplace of Krishna. The Birla Family, who built the Gita Mandir, has the entire Bhagavad Gita inscribed on its walls. The next must-visit temple is the Dwarkadish Temple, admired for its Rajasthani-style architecture and marble idol. The Banke Bihari Temple has a black stone idol of Krishna, which is a special form known as the “bent one”. The only temple where Radha and Krishna are together is Shri Jugal Kishore Ji Mandir. Moving beyond Krishna temples, Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir is a Shaktipeeth dedicated to Lord Shiva. The place also has one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, known as the Chamunda Devi Temple, which holds its own special charm. Finally, another holy site linked to Krishna’s birth is the Kesava Deo Temple.