Dauji Mandir Mathura, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Dauji Mandir Mathura – Guide

The Dauji Mandir is dedicated to Balram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. The main Baldev temple of Dauji Temple is located at Baldev in Mathura district. This temple is considered to be the oldest temple of Vallabh Sampradaya.

Dauji Mandir of Mathura is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. This temple is also known as ‘Gopal Lal Ji Ka Mandir’. Madan Mohan ji is sitting in Dauji temple. There is a huge tank behind the Dauji temple, which is described in the Puranas as ‘Balabhadra Kund’. Now it is also known as ‘Kshirsagar’.

History of this Temple

There is also an interesting history of the manifestation of Baldev idol in Dauji Mandir of Mathura. It was the time of the medieval period, the prestige of the Mughal Empire was in the middle of the sun. Emperor Akbar, with his hard work, intelligence and war skills, was engrossed in building the ramparts of such a sultanate, which according to the belief of his imagination, would never collapse and generation after generation, the Mughalia dynasty would maintain its sultanate without fear on the motherland of India.

On the other hand, the medieval Dharmacharyas and the descent of saints and the Golden Age of Abhyudaya in Braj Mandal, the beliefs of Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya, Like Nimbarkacharya and Chaitanya Sampradaya were very popular among the then Dharmacharyas.

A very old pilgrimage centre near Govardhan is village Bharna Khurd situated on the banks of ‘Suryakund’. Param sattvik Brahmin dynasty Goswami Kalyan Devacharya used to do penance on the ghat of this Suryakund, he was also born in this village Bhairam’s house.

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Dauji Mandir Mathura Timings

Dauji Mandir Mathura opens from 6:00 AM to 12 Noon in the morning and from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the evening.

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Places to visit near this Temple

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.

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.

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.

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.

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How to reach Dauji Mandir Mathura

By Air- The nearest airport from Dauji Mandir Mathura 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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