About Vrindavan and Mathura — The Braj Region
Vrindavan and Mathura are not just pilgrimage destinations — they are two of the most spiritually significant cities on earth for those who follow the Vaishnava tradition. Together they form the heart of the Braj Mandal, the land where Shri Krishna was born, lived, played, and performed his divine leelas (divine acts).
Mathura is the birthplace of Shri Krishna. The Krishna Janmabhoomi complex marks the exact spot where he was born, and the city has temples that date back hundreds of years. The Vishram Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna is where Krishna is said to have rested after slaying Kansa. The evening aarti at Vishram Ghat — lamps and flowers floated on the river while hundreds of devotees sing — is one of the most moving experiences in all of North India.
Vrindavan, just 15 kilometres away, is where Krishna spent his childhood and youth. The entire landscape here is considered sacred — every forest grove, every ghat, every narrow lane has a story. The city has over 5,000 temples, ranging from grand marble structures like Prem Mandir and ISKCON to intimate, centuries-old shrines hidden inside quiet courtyards.
Banke Bihari Temple — established in 1862 from the lineage of Swami Haridas Ji — is the most beloved temple in Vrindavan. On an average day it receives 50,000 to 1,00,000 visitors. On Janmashtami and festival days, that number crosses several lakh. Understanding how to navigate this city, when to go where, and how to find calm in the middle of so much devotion — that is exactly what our services are built around.
Key facts about the Braj region:
- ●Vrindavan has 5,000+ temples — more temples per square kilometre than almost any city in India
- ●The Yamuna River flows through both Mathura and Vrindavan, forming the sacred backdrop of Braj
- ●Govardhan Parikrama (a 23-km sacred circumambulation route) is done by millions of devotees annually
- ●Barsana and Nandgaon — 45 km from Vrindavan — host the famous Lathmar Holi, one of the world's most colourful festivals
- ●The Braj region receives over 3 crore (30 million) visitors annually, with peak seasons around Janmashtami and Holi
