Observe lifestyle in ancient cities of India. Review on Mathura

Ancient city of Mathura is situated near Agra. For a visitor like me, who born and brought up in Mumbai city; it was a fantastic experience. The atmosphere is different, filled with devotion. Everywhere you can find temples of Krishna Bhagwan. In recent history, ruler of Gwalior "Mahadji Scindia" used to stay at Mathura as he was a devotee of Krishna Bhagwan.

If you want to visit Mathura, you can choose a economy hotel near Mathura Junction Railway Station. Afterwards you can hire a auto-rickshaw for surfing in and around Mathura. Auto-rickshaw may be very good option for surfing in and around city of Mathura because these rickshawallas are local people and they are conversant with this area. If you can communicate with them they can tell you valuable information, stories about history/mythology the city is related with.

You should prevent yourself from giving donations at many places. Gwalior ruler Mahadji Scindia keep his permanent military camp at Mathura as he was devotee of Bhagwan Krishna. In his ruling time(near-about 1785 A.D.) he got power of attorney to rule on behalf of Mughal Sultan. As a token of communal harmony Mughal Sultan draw an decree(an order usually having the force of law) in which killing of cows is prevented.

You can see ancient culture of our nation in Mathura and region near-about Mathura. If you come from a metropolis you will certainly get amazed by viewing this city. Bhajans and Satsang is going on in many temples. Prasadam is distributed. Aarti is going on the Ghats of Yamuna river. Life in this ancient city is very different from the life of modern cities. In our daily life we are used to work very hard and earning money is the main feature of our life. But in the ancient city like Mathura peace of mind is more important than earning money. You can see real India in these ancient cities. Still in this modern age, Dharma is the most important factor of life of crores of Indians. We can realize this fact.

In and around Mathura city there are many centers where orphan cows are looked after. These cows are not able to give milk. Therefore, due to financial restrictions, cow owners are forced to leave these helpless animals.

Many widows are living in centers where they are looked after. We can not digest this truth.

If you want to study ancient Indian culture and way of peaceful life you must visit ancient city of Mathura. In this modern age of heart attacks and stressful life it is recommended to visit ancient cities and observe daily life of simple local Indians. Modern generation must observe how simple Indians keep themselves happy in very difficult situations and hardships. Modern generation must learn how simple and uneducated Indians keep themselves healthy by keeping fast. In this information age we have to learn from stress-busting life-style of many Indians. Therefore, we must visit ancient cities of India. City of Mathura is one of them. We must devote minimum 5 or 6 days to observe the life at Mathura.