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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.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.

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.

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  • Kusuma Sarovar Ghat

    Kusum Sarovar

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    Vishnu with ayudhapurushas, Mathura, India

  • Varsana

    Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, near Mathura, dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna.

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    People drenched in color during Holi celebration in Mathura

  • Potra Kund

    According to Hindu mythology, Potra Kund (water body) was used to clean Lord Shri Krishna's baby clothe [Potre]. Potra Kund temple tank near Krishna Janmabhoomi

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    Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

  • KaliyaMardan

    KaliyaMardan, Prem Mandir, Vrindavan

  • Lath Mar Holi at Braj

    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.

See also

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