Mathura

[ muht-oo-ruh ]

noun
  1. a city in western Uttar Pradesh, in northern India: Hindu shrine and holy city; reputed birthplace of Krishna.

  • Formerly Mut·tra [muh-truh] /ˈmʌ trə/ .

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Mathura

/ (ˈmʌtʊərə, mʌˈθʊərə) /


noun
  1. a city in N India, in W Uttar Pradesh on the Jumna River: a place of Hindu pilgrimage, revered as the birthplace of Krishna. Pop: 298 827 (2001): Former name: Muttra

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