Baldeo Village, Uttar Pradesh, India – 95.24%
Review of Baldeo Village in Mathura district:
“Also known as “Ridha Baldeo”, it’s a fairly developed touristy village near Mathura“
Review by Roopesh
Overall Rating – 3/3
Overall Score – 95.24%
Duration of Stay – Permanent resident
Time of Visit – Multiple
Purpose of Visit – Ancestral Place
Image Source : Holidify.com (Dauji Maharaj Temple during Holi at {Ridha} Baldeo Village)
How to Reach Baldeo Village:
- “Baldeo is a small village located about 25 km from Mathura city. It is part of Agra Division in Uttar Pradesh and is located in Mahavan Tehsil”
- Baldeo village is well connected to Mathura through MDR102W as well as NH19 and NH44. Buses (both Public as well as Private) are available from Mathura to Baldeo
- One can use auto-rikshaws, Cab-taxis or private vehicles to reach Baldeo from Mathura.
- The closest railway station to Baldeo is the Mathura Junction in Mathura City (25 km)
- Kheria Airport, also known as Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport, in Agra (50 km) is the nearest Airport
Places of Interest near Baldeo
- According to Hindu mythology, the village gets its name from being the place of birth of “Baldeo” (Balram), Lord Krishna’s elder brother. Based on this, the village also houses the famous temple of Baldeo Ji or Dauji (meaning elder brother)
- Dauji Maharaj Temple is popular among devotees who come here to worship Lord Balaram and Revati, whose idols have been carved out of stone. It is believed to have been built around 1580 AD. The day of its establishment is celebrated every year in the month of December at the time of Margshish Poornima
- Dauji Maharaj Temple is famously known for its Holi celebrations known by the name of “Dauji ka Huranga” where devotees from all parts of the world come to play colours with Lord Dauji (Balram). It is basically celebrated on the 2nd day of the dark fortnight in the month of Chaitra (March-April)
- Ksheersagar or Balabhadra Kund is an eighty-yard square temple tank built up of bricks. It is adjacent to the Dauji Maharaj Temple, in Baldeo village. According to a belief, the main idol worshipped in the temple was found in this tank
- The cities of Mathura and Vrindavan being so close, it would be fruitful to visit the multiple spiritual and heritage tourist places like Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple (birthplace of Lord Krishna), Banke Bihari & ISKCON Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple and Cheer Ghat, among others
Places to Stay near Baldeo Village
- Hotel Mukund Vihar Inn (INR 1,500) at 26 km in Ganga Vihar Colony, Mathura
- OYO Swati Lodge (INR 2,400) at 1.5 km in Shahdabad Road, near Baldeo town
- Hotel Anjani Palace (INR 1,200) at 1.7 km opposite Mittal Market in Baldeo town
Quality of Infrastructure:
Access from Main Highway – 3/3
Presence of School – 3/3
Healthcare Facilities – 2/3
Electricity – 3/3
Water Supply – 3/3
Mobile Network – 3/3
Overall Rating – 3/3
Review of Baldeo Village:
“We grow wheat and rice as main crops.
Quite close to the town Baldeo, has very good access from the main road.
Also known as “Ridha Baldeo”, it’s a fairly developed touristy village with schools, colleges, banks and police station closeby”
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