# Mathura and Dwarka *Krishna's birthplace and His royal capital* Total entries: 13 ## Mathura - Krishna's Birthplace Mathura is where Krishna was born in the prison of Kamsa. It is one of the seven sacred cities and part of the Vraja-mandala. **Important Places in Mathura:** - **Krishna Janmabhumi** - Birthplace in Kamsa's prison - **Vishrama Ghat** - Where Krishna rested after killing Kamsa - **Keshi Ghat** - Where Krishna killed Keshi demon - **Yamuna River** - Flows through Mathura - **Gokula** - Across the river, Krishna's first home ## Dwarka - Krishna's Capital Dwarka is the golden city that Krishna built in the ocean after leaving Mathura. He ruled as a king while performing His pastimes with queens and family. **Important Places in Dwarka:** - **Dwarkadhisha Temple** - Main Krishna temple - **Bet Dwarka** - Island where Krishna lived - **Gomati River** - Sacred river meeting the ocean - **Sudama Bridge** - Connecting to Bet Dwarka - **Rukmini Temple** - Dedicated to Krishna's queen **Historical Notes:** - Dwarka submerged in ocean after Krishna's departure - Archaeological evidence found underwater - Present Dwarka is one of the four main pilgrimage sites - Connected to both Krishna and Lord Rama's dynasty ## All Related Entries - [[index/entries/dvaraka|Dvārakā]] - [[index/D#dvārakā as holy place|Dvārakā as holy place]] - [[index/D#dvārakā as sacred place|Dvārakā as sacred place]] - [[index/D#dvārakā-māhātmya|Dvārakā-māhātmya]] - [[index/D#dvārakā-purī|Dvārakā-purī]] - [[index/D#dvārakādhīśa temple|Dvārakādhīśa Temple]] - [[index/entries/mathura|Mathurā]] - [[index/M#mathurā as holy place|Mathurā as holy place]] - [[index/M#mathurā-khaṇḍa|Mathurā-khaṇḍa]] - [[index/M#mathurā-mahimā|Mathurā-mahimā]] - [[index/M#mathurā-māhātmya|Mathurā-māhātmya]] - [[index/M#mathurā-viraha|Mathurā-viraha]] - [[index/M#mathurāprasāda|Mathurāprasāda]] ## Related Categories - [[index/places/vrindavan-area|Vrindavan Area]] - [[index/personalities/yadus|Yadu Dynasty]] - [[index/places/pilgrimage-sites|Pilgrimage Sites]] - [[index/personalities/vraja-lila|Vraja Lila]]