Mathura to get seven grand entrance gates and musical fountain

Lucknow: Under the UP govt's Vision 2030 for the redevelopment of Mathura, the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority has launched a series of projects to enhance the pilgrim experience.
It includes beautification of Keshav Vatika at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, construction of Vasudev Vatika near Yamuna Barrage in Gokul, and seven grand entrance gates across Mathura, among others. The govt has sanctioned Rs 62 crore for these initiatives.
"The primary goal of these projects is to enrich Mathura's religious, cultural and environmental heritage, thereby offering devotees a pleasant and memorable pilgrimage experience," said an official spokesperson on Thursday.
Officials said the entrance gates will be constructed at seven strategic points: Repura Jat, Yamuna Expressway, Pagal Baba Temple (Vrindavan Road), Lakshmi Nagar Chauraha, Kotvan Border, Mathura-Gokula Marg, Sonai Border and Sasni Border. These gates, to be designed in exquisite Rajasthani stone-carving style, will feature twelve majestic 10-ft-tall statues of Lord Krishna.
With a budget of Rs 21.50 crore, these gates will not only reinforce Mathura's cultural and religious identity but also revive the city's ancient glory.
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Likewise, at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi complex, Keshav Vatika—spanning 3.5 acres—will undergo a modern and captivating makeover. Allocated Rs 7.3 crore, the garden will be enhanced with a musical fountain, vibrant lighting, stone railings, pathways, benches and lush greenery. The centerpiece will feature a spectacular light and sound show in Bhagwat Bhawan, depicting the divine leelas of Shri Krishna. It is scheduled to debut before Janmashtami this year.
Alongside, the Vasudev Vatika is being developed on the left bank upstream of the Yamuna Barrage over 13 hectares, with a budget of Rs 34.06 crore. It will feature an entrance gate, an entry plaza, a market area, a waterbody, green spaces, amphitheatre, pathways, huts, restrooms, plantations, lighting and parking facilities.
The project includes solar lighting and panels, interlocking tiles, themed murals and a robust drainage system. Informational hoardings and plans for a local food street alongside extensive plantation will further enhance the visitor experience.

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