Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple Mathura

Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple is a serene temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, graces the southern part of Mathura. In a city revered as the Land of Lord Krishna, it is rare to find Shiva temples. Well, Rangeshwar Mahadev Mandir is the site where devotees can offer their prayers to Bhole. Daily rituals, including pooja and aarti, grace the temple. Special celebrations, such as Shivratri, being both Lord Shiva's auspicious day and the event of Kamsa's demise, take the charm of the temple to a whole another level. Here Lord Shiva is present in form of Shivlinga establish by Kansa - uncle of Lord krishna.

The Religious Importance

Its significance is rooted in the belief that Shiva serves as the guardian (Kshetrapalaka) of Mathura. Being one of the prominent nine Shiva temples in Braj, Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple draws thousands of devotees annually to seek blessings and pay homage. With intricate paintings depicting Hindu mythology, the temple is a splendid example of Hindu architecture. The temple, with a history dating back five and a half thousand years, became a hub of devotees during Sawan. It is a popular belief that worshiping here during Sawan brings fulfillment to all desires. Within its sacred walls, having a ‘darshan’ of the idol present here not only fulfills wishes but also instills a profound sense of devotion and inner joy.

Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple - Darshan Timings

Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple opening time is 5 am in the morning and opens till 12 noon. Evening opening time of Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple is 5 pm and closing time is 8:00 pm in the evening.

History of Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple

Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple carries a legend within its name. According to ancient tales, King Kansa, a follower of Lord Shiva, worshipped the deity at this very temple. Driven by the fear of his destined demise, Kansa planned to eliminate newborn Krishna. In pursuit of this evil plot, Kansa called Krishna to Mathura, where he had arranged an akhara known as Rangshala near the Shiva temple. Before the fight, Kansa performed his final prayers to Lord Shiva. It was during this match that Krishna killed Kansa. This news filled a joyous ambiance in the air of Mathura. Shankar Ji, revered by Kansa, found joy in witnessing this event, leading to the name Shrirangeshwar.

The essence of this colourful Leela still waves through this place. As per Shrimad Bhagwat and Shri Vishwanath Chakraborty Pad, the death of Kansa is aligned with Shivratri. Annually, during the Kartik month, the Chaube community organizes the Kansa Vadh Mela on Shukla Dashami, a day before Devotthan Ekadashi. This event hosts the symbolic slaying of a towering 25-30 feet statue of Kansa by Shri Krishna.

Distance of Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple from Railway Station