Mathura

Interesting facts about Mathura

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Mathura is in the state of Uttar Pradesh (North India).

👥 population350K
🌀 Sapta Puri cities1 of 7

On the banks of the Yamuna, the birthplace of Krishna: a warren of temples, ghats and bell-bright lanes that erupt into colour at Holi. The devotional heart of the Braj country, and one of India's most joyful Holi celebrations.

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