Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura | History | Timings | Distance | Photos

According to religious texts and mythology related to Lord Shri Krishna, Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura is approximately 5000 years old. Rangeshwar Mahadev temple Mathura is an ancient temple located in a crowded place of the city, near the Holi gate, in front of the government hospital near the old bus stand.

History of Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura

The history of Rangeshwar Mahadev Mathura is almost 5 thousand years old. In the books related to Lord Shri Krishna, the description of Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura is something like this. When Shri Krishna and Balram along with his family were called to Mathura for the Rang Mahotsav, a complete plan was made to kill them.

During the Rang Mahotsav, an elephant and other wrestlers were prepared to kill Shri Krishna, but the opposite happened, Lord Shri Krishna and Balram killed King Kansa in the same gathering. After killing Kansa, both brothers Krishna and Balram had an argument among themselves, Krishna was saying that I have killed Kansa and Balram was saying that I have killed him.

When their argument grew more heated, Lord Shiva appeared there and explained to both the brothers. Lord Shiva explained to both the brothers and said that both of you have killed Kansa, Lord Shri Krishna had killed Kansa by using his trick and Balram had killed Kansa by using his strength.

After that both the brothers came to their senses and their dispute was resolved. After that when they started leaving Mathura, they asked lord Shiva to stay there and help the Brajwasi. And Shri Krishna said that from now on you will be known here by the name of Rangeshwar Mahadev and then this place was named Rangeshwar Mahadev Mandir.

That is why Rangeshwar Mahadev is known as the Kotwal of the south of Mathura city. Statues of other gods and goddesses are also made in the Rangeshwar temple, to have darshan of whom devotees come to the Rangeshwar temple daily. Rangeshwar Mahadev always protects Mathura city and its Brajwasi and fulfils all their wishes.

Rangeshwar Mahadev temple remains very crowded during the month of Shravan, all the devotees of Mathura take blessings of Lord Shiva and pray to him for their better future. Apart from this there are 3 more temples of Lord Shiva in Mathura which protect the entire Mathura.

How to reach Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura

As Rangeshwar Mahadev temple is situated in Mathura city, so first one has to reach Mathura, after that one can easily reach Rangeshwar Mahadev temple. Mathura city is connected to all the major cities of the country and bus, train and air travel can be chosen to reach Mathura.

By Airplane: For air travel, the nearest airport to Mathura is Agra, Agra to Mathura distance is approximately 60 km. To come to Mathura from Agra, you will get a taxi from the airport which will take you to Mathura very easily. Apart from this, after leaving the airport, you can also reach Mathura by train from Agra Cant Railway Station, apart from this, you can also reach Mathura from Agra with the help of bus and any local transport.

By Train: To reach Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura, you can get trains from all the major cities of the country which arrive at Mathura Junction Railway Station. Mathura Junction to Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple distance is approximately 4 kilometers. It may take 15 to 20 minutes to reach Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple from Mathura Railway Station. As soon as you come out of the station, you will get an e-rickshaw or auto which will take you to Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple very easily.

By Road: By road is a very good road to reach Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple of Mathura through which one can reach Mathura. Reach Mathura through government bus, taxi, bike and personal vehicles connect to National Highway 19 or Noida Agra Expressway. Apart from this, Mathura can also be reached by road from any place like Aligarh, Jaipur, Alwar.

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Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura Timings

Rangeshwar temple remains open from 5 am to 12 pm. Aarti is performed four times in the temple, the first Aarti is performed at 5 am, the second Aarti is performed at 12 noon, the third Aarti is performed at 5 pm or the last Aarti is performed at 10 pm.

Places to visit near Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura

Other religious places near Rangeshwar Mahadev temple are as follows: One can get the good fortune of visiting them.

Dwarkadhish Mandir Mathura	Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple to Dwarkadhish temple Mathura distance is 1.3 km. and it will take 10 to 15 minute to reach.	Also read
Vishram Ghat	Rangeshwar Mahadev temple Mathura to Vishram Ghat Mathura distance is 1.6 km. and it will take 10 to 15 minute to reach.	Also read
Kans kila	Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura to kans kila distance is 1.7 km. and it will take 15 to 20 minute to reach.
Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir Mathura	Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura to Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir Mathura distance is 3 km. and it will take 20 to 30 minute to reach	Also read
Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi Mandir	Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura to Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi distance is 3 km. and it will take 20 to 30 minute to reach	Also read
Birla Mandir Matura	Rangeshwar Mahadev temple Mathura to Birla mandir Mathura distance is 5 km. and it will take 25 to 30 minute to reach.	Also read
Jai Gurudev Mandir	Rangeshwar Mahadev temple Mathura to Jai Gurudev mandir Mathura distance is 5 km. and it will take 25 to 30 minute to reach.
Pipleshwar Mahadev	Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura to Pipleshwar Mahadev mandir Mathura distance is 1.3 km. and it will take 10 to 15 minute to reach.

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Conclusion-

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