Bhuteshwar Temple
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh · Lord Shiva · Shiva Temple
An important Shiva shrine of Mathura, listed on the district tourism page near the Janmabhoomi area.
Bhuteshwar is an important Shiva shrine of Mathura, listed on the district tourism page (including related mentions near the Janmabhoomi area). Pilgrims often visit it as a Shaiva stop within a city day that otherwise centres on Krishna Janmabhoomi and the Yamuna ghats.
History
Mathura’s sacred landscape has long held both Vaishnava and Shaiva sites. Bhuteshwar stands among the Shiva temples named on Mathura district tourism, reflecting the city’s layered pilgrimage beyond Krishna-only circuits.
Visitors typically combine Bhuteshwar with Keshav Dev / Krishna Janmabhoomi, Vishram Ghat and other city stops rather than treating it as a remote destination.
Good to know
Important Shiva temple of Mathura city
Listed on Mathura district tourism
Often paired with Janmabhoomi-area pilgrimage
Getting there
Within Mathura by auto or taxi, near the wider Janmabhoomi pilgrimage zone. Nearest railhead: Mathura Junction. Air: Agra or Delhi, then road or rail to Mathura.
Best time to visit: Oct – Mar