To acquire knowledge, one worships Saraswati. For wealth, one lures Laxmi. To adorn the garland of detachment, one pleases Shiva. And to invite Lila into one's life, one chases the master dream-weaver, Krishna!

Getting There

Getting there: Mathura is located 145 km south-east of Delhi and 58 km from Agra.

Bus service from Delhi (3 ½ hours) is brisk.

Use rickshaws to move around the city.

A good time to visit is the full moon night on Sharad Poornima between October 15 and November 15.