Mathura Dauji Mandir – Guide
The Dauji Mandir is related to Balram, who was the elder brother of Lord Krishna. In Mathura, it is considered to be the oldest temple of ‘Vallabh Sampradaya’. This temple is situated on the banks of river Yamuna is and also known as ‘Gopal Lalji’s temple’. This famous temple is situated at the eastern end of Brajmandal in Mathura district. It is situated in the middle of the Etah-Mathura road which is at a distance of 21 km from Mathura.
History of this Temple
History of Mathura Dauji Mandir belongs to very ancient times. This temple was built by seth shyam Das in 1580 AD. About 500 years old, this temple was donated by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb 5 villages. It is believed that the land of 580 acres was written in the name of Dauji Maharaj. The most special thing is that Aurangzeb had also built the Shahi Nakarkhana here, on which it is written, “This Shahi Nakarkhana was built by the Mughal emperor Alamgir Aurangzeb in 1729 AD, which is year 1672.
Mathura Dauji Mandir Timings
Mathura Dauji Mandir opens from 6:00 AM to 12 Noon in the morning and from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 6:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.
| Saturday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Aarti: 06:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Sunday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Aarti: 06:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Monday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Aarti: 06:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Aarti: 06:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Aarti: 06:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Thursday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Aarti: 06:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
| Friday | 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM Aarti: 06:30 AM & 08:30 PM |
Places to visit near this Temple
Mathura Museum
Built in the year 1874, the Mathura Museum boasts of a large collection of sculptures, pottery, paintings, artefacts, coins and much more from Mathura and surrounding areas.
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple is located in the holy city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is built around the prison cell in which Lord Krishna’s parents, Mother Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by his evil uncle Kansa.
Kansa Fort
Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Kansa Fort is an ancient fort in Mathura dedicated to Kansa, maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. Located near Krishna Ganga Ghat and Gau Ghat, the fort is a popular tourist destination and was built as a fusion of Hindu-Muslim architecture.
Dwarkadhish Temple
Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the temple is a must visit for its beauty and architecture. Built in 1814, the temple is relatively new but highly revered.
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How to reach Mathura Dauji Mandir
By Air- The nearest airport from Mathura Dauji Mandir is Agra airport which is at a distance of few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Train- The nearest railway station from Dauji Mandir is Mathura Railway Station which is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.
By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi from any part of the country.
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