| Brief
of the Diety: |
|
The
idol of Madan Mohanji is enshrined in the temple. The
idol is 150 years old and the pooja is performed
strictly in Pushtimargi tradition, for details please
see Shri Gokul Chandramaji temple.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
|
Pushtimarg,
Ballabh Sampradya Samptam peeth or the seventh seat of
Pushtimarg.
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
|
Like
all temples of Pustimarg, this temple is also built in
the haveli style of architecture. It has a garbha griha,
mandap, big chowk and other houses.
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| Material
of Construction: |
Locally
available building material, stone sand and lime mortar
have been used.
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| Total
Construction Time: |
2-3
years |
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| Religious
aspects of temple: |
|
It
has been said that this is a Pushtimargi temple in the
tradition of Ballabhacharyaji. So essentially this is a
temple of Lord Krishna. All Hindus especially Vaishnavas,
worship the deity.
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| Unique
features of the temple: |
|
The
temple is the seventh seat of Shuddhadwaita Pushtimargi
Sampradaya of Shri Ballabhacharya.
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
|
All
festivals are celebrated here, but those related to Lord
Krishna are celebrated with greater gaiety. Janmasthami,
Radha Asthami, Gopasthami, Hindola, Holi etc. are
celebrated. Ashtayam Pooja is offered and compositions
of Shri Asthachhap poets are sung. For details please
see Shri Gokul Chandramaji temple.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
5.00
am |
Evening
Time:
|
10.00
am |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
|
As
usual.
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| Details
of Temple: |
| Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
|
The
maintenance of the temple is in the hands of the Trust.
The properties of the temple must be protected and its
encroached lands should be restored.
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Cause of
Establishment: