The Mathura Shiva Temple is one of the very popular holy places in Mathura and also enjoys a distinction for being consecrated to Lord Shiva. The specialty of this temple is that four siva lingas are located on the four sides of the city and protect it.
The Shiva Temple in Mathura is not only a popular shrine but is also a highly revered site. It is said that Siva is the guardian of the Braja Mandala region. A visit inside the Braja Mandala region needs Lord Shiva’s permission which is otherwise not possible. He is the most powerful Vaishnava. The best part about the Shiva temple in Mathura is that it surrounds the town in all the four corners. There are 4 siva lingas located in the four corners to protect the city. These lingas are called the dik-pala of Mathura. These lingas are called Gokarnesvara Mahadeva in the north, Pippalesvara Mahadeva in the east, Rangesvara Mahadeva in the south and Bhutesvara Mahadeva in the west.