Dwarkadhish Temple

One of the most venerated, popular and ancient temple in the narrow bustling lanes of Mathura that you just cannot miss visiting is the magnificent Dwarkadhish Temple. Dating back to the year 1814, this architecturally opulent temple (also known as haveli) is a 2 storeyed palatial building that has Lord of Dwarka or Lord Krishna as the presiding deity. A huge ornate gate with a steep flight of stairs leads you into an open courtyard. The courtyard is a busy place with an assemblage of pilgrims converged from all over the world with a single intent of singing glories to their beloved Lord, Krishna. If the sanctum is closed, spending your time in the courtyard makes for a wonderful spiritual experience. From the courtyard, crane your neck upwards and appreciate the beautiful paintings and mosaics on the upper levels―they breathe life into the stories and pastimes of the Lord. On an elevated platform on the ground level is the sanctum sanctorum, which is home to the idol of Lord Krishna, adorned in beautiful ornaments and flanked by his queens Satyabhama and Rukmini. The artis during the darshan times are infused in warm heartfelt emotions that carve an imprint on the heart. The temple has specific opening and closing timings―it’s good to take a note of the same.