Cause
of Establishment: This
temple was founded with the objective of disseminating the
religious tenets and sacred principles of devotion to Lord Rama.
Brief
of the Diety:
While no deity in
anthropomorphic form is enshrined, the worshippers here meditate
and discourse of Shabda Brahma the revealed word, identified
with the ultimate being Brahama. The Ultimate reality is the
revealed word “ Rama” which is devoid of attributes. It is
abstract. Followers of this cult believe that devotion to this
revealed word is the way to salvation or moksha.It is belived
that the sacred word Rawna is the sole basis for redemption in
kaliyuga.Chanting if thisholy name removes all sens and
impurities that cover up the pristive pure glory of the soul.
Religious
sect to which the temple belongs:
This
place of worship belongs to the Rama snehi cult founded by Maha
Prabhu Rama Charanji in1650 A.D.
Architecture
of the Temple:
Important
Architectural Characteristics:
This place in particular is the head religious center of the
international Ramasnehi Sampradaya. The Ramadwara here has been
built with architectural elegance. The Barahadari (hall with
twelve gates) has been built in marble. Beneath is an octogonal
entombment (samadhi). Visitors pay their homage here and make
their wishes, which they believe, shall be realized.
Important
Architectural Characteristics:
The Ramadwara has been built in marble, building stone, mortar,
lime etc. Initially it was completed On ground floor is the entombment in the Sanctum Sanctorum. The
huge twelve door hall having 108 pillars, the Suraj Pol and
arches are also on the ground floor. On the second floor stands
the chhatra mahal (the canopy palace), the palace of the
Acharya(head priest) and other canopies or umbrella shaped
structures.
Material
of Construction:
Marble,
building stone, mortar, lime etc.
Religious
aspects of temple:Faith
in Birguna Bhawan
Unique
features of the temple:
The Suraj Pol and arches are also on the ground floor. On the
second floor stands the chhatra mahal (the canopy palace), the
palace of the Acharya(head priest) and other canopies or
umbrella shaped structures.
Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events):
From the first
to the fifth day of Chaitra month, immediately after holi,
activities, begin. Religious discourses are held. The holybook
called Anabhei waniji is read. Priestly and saintly persons
deliver sermons. People come to have a darshan of these holymen.
Bhakta Milan(assemblage of devotees) is the objective of this
period. Acharya Shri, the head priest, also makes an
announcement of his chaturmas (four month long stay during rainy
season). Thus this phooldol (floral adornment) festival is very
important.
Timings:
Morning
Time:
from
5.00 am
Evening
Time:
till
10.00 pm
Custom
& Traditions of Temple:
From early
morning to late night, the Devotees keep chanting utterances,
singing bhajans, giving and hearing discourses on the
philosophical doctrines of Swami Shri Rama Charnaji to propagate
devotion to Rama, the shabad brahma, a great devotional fervor
is automatically created. The entire town gets replete with this
in exuberance.
Details
of Temple:
Verandah:
40'x10'
Garbh
Grah:
quadrangular
15’x15’
Rasoi:
Bhojanshala
Others:
halls
90’x50’ and 50'x50'
Vandana
(If any particular) in text:
Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection and
improvement of the temple:
Beautification of the town and surroundings of the Ramadwara can
make it all the more charming lending it an additional grace.
Cause
of Establishment:
This place in particular is the head religious center of the
international Ramasnehi Sampradaya. The Ramadwara here has been
built with architectural elegance. The Barahadari (hall with
twelve gates) has been built in marble. Beneath is an octogonal
entombment (samadhi). Visitors pay their homage here and make
their wishes, which they believe, shall be realized.
The Ramadwara has been built in marble, building stone, mortar,
lime etc. Initially it was completed On ground floor is the entombment in the Sanctum Sanctorum. The
huge twelve door hall having 108 pillars, the Suraj Pol and
arches are also on the ground floor. On the second floor stands
the chhatra mahal (the canopy palace), the palace of the
Acharya(head priest) and other canopies or umbrella shaped
structures.