Question

How can you say that Mathura was a religious place?

Answer 1

Hint: Mathura is an Indian city which is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is 55 kilometres North of Agra.

Complete answer: Mathura is famous because it is the birthplace of Krishna. It is a place of worship and devotion for the Hindus. Mathura is one of the seven cities which is considered holy by the Hindus. The capital of Surasena was Mathura which was under the rule of Kansa. Kansa was the maternal uncle of Krishna. The festival of Janmashtami which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, is commemorated with great pomp and show in Mathura. Vrindaban is the twin city of Mathura.
Mathura and its neighbouring places have a great historic and religious history. The group of temples which are built in order to commemorate the birthplace of Krishna are known as the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex. The Keshav Dev temple,the Garbha Griha shrine, Bhagavata Bhavan and the Rangabhoomi are part of this temple complex. The largest temple of Mathura is the Dwarkadheesh temple. The Vishram Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river is said to be the place where Krishna had taken rest after killing Kamsa, the ruler of Vrishni kingdom. Mathura is also known for Islam. The Jama Mosque in Mathura was completed by the Governor of Aurangzeb. It is a place of religious importance for the Muslims.

Note: Mathura is an important religious place for both Hindus and Muslims. The Mathura Museum consists of important artefacts of the Kushan and Gupta empires. Every year 3 million people gather in Mathura to celebrate janmashtami.