On the banks of the river Yamuna, an hour's drive from Agra lies the birthplace of Lord Hindus hold Mathura as a sacred site because Lord Krishna is buried there. There is also Krishna. There are countless temples throughout the land, each dedicated to a different an ancient historical recordBuy fromApartment Mathura. The Ramayana even mentions Mathura. In Brij Land Mathura & Vrindavan aspect of his life. He was born in Mathura and grew up in Vrindavan. Yet, the twin cities Mathura is known to have been one of the capitals of Kushan King Kanishka (130AD). still resound with his laughter, antics, and magical flute.