Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple is a beautiful stone temple that is situated in the southern part of Mathura. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as it has the Shivalinga that was worshipped by King Kamsa, maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. In this temple, Lord Shiva is referred as Rangeshwar Mahadev. It is also believed that Lord Shiva is the protector of Mathura city. Hence, this temple was built. The temple is full of beautiful paintings from the Hindu mythology and is an amazing example of Hindu architecture.
Shrine’s History
It is said that Kamsa conspiring to kill Lord Shri Krishna and Balram had arranged for Akrur to bring them from Nand-Gokul to Mathura on the pretext of sightseeing Mathura. Kamsa had built a wrestling arena called Rangashala?. On the day before the wrestling match, he offered pooja to Lord Shiva in this temple. On Shivratri, the wrestling match was organised and Lord Shri Krishna killed Kamsa. On seeing this, Lord Shiva has become overjoyed. Thus, Lord Shiva got the name as Shri Rangeshwar Mahadev? and the temple is known as Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple. Every year on Kartika Shukla Dasami, a day before devottana Ekadasi, the Chamber community organises a festival in which a 30 foot Kamsa will be killed by Lord Shri Krishna.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
It is well connected to Roadways as all the major expresses and also being on the National Highway 2, it could be reached by any forms of road transport easily.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to rangeshwar Mahadev temple is Mathura Railway Station which is 1 km away from Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple.
By Air
The nearest airport to Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple is Agra airport , Agra which is 46 km away from Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple .
Shrine Timings
The temple is opened to public on all days from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Shivratri is celebrated as it is not only the special day for Lord Shiva but also on that day only Kamsa was killed.
Extra Information About this Shrine
Though one can stay in the Dharamshala of Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple in Mathura, it may not be a luxurious one. Hence, one can book their accommodation in various hotels that are available in the Mathura city according to your budget. Some of the hotels and tour advisors offer a packaged tours where all these are covered. Hence, you can concentrate on the main purpose of your visit the spiritualism. Of course, pets are not allowed and being a spiritual centre, cameras and mobiles are not allowed. In most of the temples, locker rooms are available where you can keep your valuables and take them back once you complete pooja. Also, beware of monkeys that are trained to steal your valuables from you.
