Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
The prison cell birthplace of Krishna, the most sacred spot in the city, packed at Janmashtami.
- Open
- Every day, with a midday closure
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best Time
- Morning; Janmashtami is very crowded
- Address
- Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, Deeg Gate, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281001Directions
- Getting There
- By auto from the railway station.
Why Go
Pilgrims wait to see a small shrine at the spot where he was said to be born, with a bigger temple above. A mosque shares the site.
Tips
- Security is tight: phones, bags and cameras must be left outside.
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