Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is considered as the birth place of Lord Krishna. A sacred town which abounds with an array of temples, shrines, Ghats and kunds, Mathura boasts of various legends and myths that have instilled deep-seated beliefs in the minds of people. Mathura is the holy abode of Lord Krishna and its festivals speaks volumes about Lord Krishna’s mischievous acts from his childhood to adulthood. The monuments and buildings in Mathura exhibit a heady mix of Hindu and Muslim architecture.