Mathura
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Mathura is a city and the administrative headquarters of Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 57.6 kilometres (35.8 mi) north of Agra, and 146 kilometres (91 mi) south-east of Delhi; about 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi) from the town of Vrindavan, and 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Govardhan. In ancient times, Mathura was an economic hub, located at the junction of important caravan routes. The 2011 Census of India estimated the population of Mathura at 441,894.
Image: Vishram Ghat
Image: Life in colour Thousands celebrate Holi in Mathura
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Image: Krishna Bhoomi
Sapta Puri
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The Sapta Puri are a group of seven Hindu tirtha, or holy pilgrimage sites, located in India. Pilgrimage to these sites is said to bless the pilgrim with moksha.
A view of Ayodhya in 1783 then called Oudh, Uttar Pradesh
Krishna defeats his uncle Kamsa, the evil king of Mathura, at Mathura.
Har-ki-Pauri at Haridwar
Famous Dashashwamedh Ghat