Mukharvind Temple Jatipura

Mukharvind is a temple located in the village of Jatipura in Goverdhan that lies at a distance of around 28 km from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is at the base of Goverdhan Hill, known as the place of Lord Giriraj. Mukharvind Temple in Jatipura is the starting point of Saat Kosi Parikrama of Govardhan Hill and one of the easy routes covering 21 km. This route starts from Mukharvind and then via Govardhan village, Manasi-Ganga kund, Udhav-kund, Radhakund, Anyuar village, Govind-kund, Punchari village, Surabhikund and back to Mukharvind Temple. The best time to visit the Mukharvind Temple of Jatipura is between October and March. Govardhan Puja is the main festival celebrated with great joy when thousands of devotees come to visit. Annakut, the special offering to Lord Girirajji, is organized here a day after Diwali. Shringar Darshan, Shringar Aarti and Shayan Aarti are the best times to visit Mukharvind Temple at Jatipura.

How to Reach Shri Girirajji Mukharvind Temple

The temple can be easily reached by taking the various modes of transportation. Some frequently used ways are given below.

By Rail

To reach Shri Girirajji Mukharvind Temple in Jatipura, the closest railway station is Mathura Junction, which is around 23 km away from the temple. From Mathura Junction, you can book a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or local bus to reach the temple in about 40–50 minutes.

By Air

The nearest airport to Shri Girirajji Mukharvind Temple in Jatipura is Agra Airport (Kheria Airport), which is about 60 km away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a private vehicle to reach the temple in nearly 1.5 hours. For more domestic and international flight options, you can refer to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, which is around 180 km away.

By Road

To come to Shri Girirajji Mukharvind Temple in Jatipura by road, you can hire a taxi or private vehicle from Mathura (around 23 km away) or Agra (approximately 60 km away). The temple is well connected by road and the journey is beautiful, taking about 1–1.5 hours based on your starting point. You can also hire a local cab or use public buses from Mathura or Agra for accessibility.

Best Time to Visit Mukharvind Temple Jatipura

The perfect time to visit Shri Girirajji Mukharvind Temple is from October to March, when the weather is quite pleasant to enjoy the temple and the nearby beauty of Mathura City. This is also the peak time for devotees, especially during festivals like Kartik Purnima.