Mathura district
Mathura district is one of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. This district is situated along the banks of the Yamuna River. The historic town of Mathura is the district's headquarters. This district is comes under the Agra division.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India Mathura district has a population of 2,541,894.[1]This gives it a ranking of 167th in India (out of a total of 640 districts). Mathura is a Jaat dominated region with around 5.30 lakh Jaat.[2]
Notable sites
Mathura district contains many important pilgrimage centres of Hinduism. The headquarters Mathura is one of the seven most holy places for Hindus in India.
Mathura District Media
Kusum Sarovar ("Lake of Flowers"), one of the holy sites on Govardhan Hill in Mathura district; not far from (but outside of) Vrindavan
Vishnu with ayudhapurushas
Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, near Mathura, dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna.
People drenched in color during Holi celebration in Mathura
According to Hindu mythology, Potra Kund (water body) was used to clean Krishna's baby clothes [Potre]. Potra Kund temple tank near Krishna Janmabhoomi
Kaliya Mardan, Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
Kesi Ghat on the Yamuna river. The word "Radha" is repeatedly written on the side in the Devanagari alphabet.
In Barsana town in Mathura District, during Lathmar Holi women have the option to playfully hit men who save themselves with shields; for the day, men are culturally expected to accept whatever women dish out to them. This ritual is called Lath Mar Holi.
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References
- ↑ "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ↑ "Nitin Gadkari to hold rally in Jat dominated Mathura district". The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Nitin-Gadkari-to-hold-rally-in-yadav-dominated-Mathura-district/articleshow/24843383.cms?referral=PM.