Mathura: A Tapestry of Art and Devotion

Embark on a visual odyssey of the colours of Krishna devotion, the dulcet hymns of Braj Bhasa guiding one through the air of peace and profundity in the by-lanes of Mathura, one of the oldest living cities of the world, lauding quotidian spirituality and a sincere pride in its cultural legacy. For curious seekers and ardent followers alike, the quirks and charms of the spiritual landscape of Mathura abound in its history steeped in artistic excellence and mysticism. This volume records the dynamic interplay of a city which has carved out a benign way of life in the interplay of devotion and artistry. About the authors: Pradip Bhatnagar is an IAS officer of the 1982 batch of the Uttar Pradesh cadre who retired as Additional Chief Secretary and Agricultural Production Commissioner of UP in 2017. He also worked in the United Nations Geneva for several years. He served as Divisional Commissioner of Agra Division from 2013–2016, and was the Chairman of the Vrindavan-Mathura Development Authority. Dr Sangeeta Bhatnagar is an author and food consultant. Her book Dastarkhwan e Awadh is widely acclaimed in the culinary world. She has conducted workshops for chefs at the Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development, Delhi, and was on the editorial team of Food, and was featured in Saveur. She has hosted shows on television, and writes on food, arts and crafts. B.K. Goswami is a senior IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre of the 1960 batch. He served as Director General of Tourism, and later Secretary of Tourism with the Government of India. He has patronised many initiatives in education, yoga, nursing, wildlife, handicrafts and tourism. In 2006, he was given the Lifetime Achievement award by the Ministry of Tourism.

Pradip Bhatnagar

Pradip Bhatnagar is an IAS officer of the 1982 batch of the Uttar Pradesh cadre who retired as Additional Chief Secretary and Agricultural Production Commissioner of UP in 2017. He also worked in the United Nations Geneva for several years.

Sangeeta Bhatnagar

Sangeeta Bhatnagar is an author and food consultant. Her book Dastarkhwan e Awadh is widely acclaimed in the culinary world. She has conducted workshops for chefs at the Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development, Delhi, and was on the editorial team of Food, and was featured in Saveur.

B.K. Goswami

B.K. Goswami is a senior IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre of the 1960 batch. He served as Director General of Tourism, and later Secretary of Tourism with the Government of India.