Baldeo is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mathura district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Baldauji temple: In this town there is a famous temple of Baldauji (Baldeo, the elder brother of Hindu god Krishna). People from far places use to visit the temple for puja. An annual mela (festival) is held in November-December.
History: According to Hindu mythology, Baldeo is the place where Lord Krishna's elder brother named 'Baldeo' use to rule. It is also known as 'Dauji' in the local areas around mathura as the other name of Lord Baldeo was 'Dau maharaj'. Additionally, there is a famous temple in Baldeo of 'Dau Maharaj', where there is a stone statue of him with his wife situated.
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