Presentation given by Siddharth Sharma of Delhi Public School, Mathura in the Stage 3 of Mathura Genius Award 2009 (Senior Level) organized by Paarth Educational Foundation (www.paarth.in)

1. Topic of the presentation-
‘Mathura of my dreams
Rediscovering its Past,
Present and planning for its
future

2. Mathura – ‘ The
Nucleus of
Brajbhoomi’
 Birth place of
Lord Krishna.
 Important
pilgrimage.
 Situated along
the banks of
‘River Yamuna’.
 Along stretch
of ghats.

3. Ancient glory of Mathura
Silk Route
 Its strategic location.
China
 A major metropolis
during the time of
Buddha .
 ‘ Golden age’ during the
rule of Kushanas,
Mauryas & Guptas.
 Confluence of
Buddhists, Jains&
Hindus.
 Pillaged 5 times.
 ‘ Mathura school

4. Mathura- The land of immortal
poets
Raskhan- Mesmerized by
the magic of Braj.

5. Mathura- The present scenario
• Major junction of
roads & rail lines.
• Important
industrial and trade
centre.
• An educational hub
for students.
• Producer of sugar.

6. A few draw backs
 Unhygienic conditions,
improper sanitation.
 Lack of parking facilities.
 Pollution, traffic jams-
Usual sight.

7. Mathura of my imagination
 Would be a well
planned city
 Better medical
facilities.
 Free from
ignorance,
superstition and
illiteracy.
 Restriction on
child labour.

8.  Public libraries.
 Environment friendly
people.
 Awareness towards the
pollution.
 Communal harmony

9. ‘ Shrimad Bhagvat Gita’- The
theory to uplift the society
 Importance of Karma.

10. Togetherness and
team work for
progress.
Selfless action
and spiritual
growth.
Astern action to
be taken towards
all odds.
Aspiring for
universal –
brotherhood.

11. THE END