Brief
of the Diety: |
The
principal deity is of Lord Krishna which was brought
from Amer by Shri Gopal Singhji and installed here. The
idol of Shri Krishna is 3 ft. high while that of Shri
Radha is 2 ft. high They are made of Asthadhatu. They
are so antique that no one can think how precious they
are. Both the idols are the unique example of sculpture
and they seem to beloved like.
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Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
The
temple belongs to the Gaudiya Sampradaya.
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Architecture
of the Temple: |
Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
The
temple of Shri Madan Mohan ji is built of Karauli Stone
and offers us the best example of medieval architecture.
There is a circumambulatory path around the Garbhagriha.
Here also beautiful pictures have been thrown. A wide
open chowk beautiful and spacious Jagmohan and sanctuma
sanctorum are wonderful from architectural point of
view.
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Material
of Construction: |
Lime
mortar and Karauli stone.
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Total
Construction Time: |
2-3
year |
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Religious
aspects of temple: |
This
temple is a center of faith for the Hindu Community. The
villagers in particular have strong devotion for the
Lord here. Worship is performed in accordance with
Gaudiya rituals and traditions.
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Unique
features of the temple: |
This
temple is situated in the lap of Karauli fort and is
world renowned for its vastness and beauty. One can see
temples in a series here. In front of the principal
temple, thee are many smaller shrines, specially in a
moonlit night the beauty of the temple becomes
indescribable.
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Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
All
Hindus festivals are celebrated here, but those related
to Radha and Krishna are celebrated with enthusiasm.
They are Janmasthmi, Radha Asthmi, Gopasthmi, and
Hindola etc. On every Amavasya in a month, a fair is
held which is attended by thousands of local and rural
people.
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Timings: |
Morning
Time: |
5.00
am |
Evening
Time:
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10.00
pm |
Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
Traditions
and rituals followed by Gaudiya Sampradaya as enunciated
by the Acharaya of this cult, are observed here. Prasad
is distributed. Charitable works are done and a Bhandara
offers free foods to the visitors. The timings for
opening and closing the temple are fixed and there is
punctuality observed. Religious books are read and
recited, religious discourse are given, and Ramleelas
and Rasaleelas are also organized.
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Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
The
temple is of Gaudiya Sampradaya and one of its own kind
in Rajasthan. Therefore, this is incumbent
responsibility of the Devsthan Department to look after the interest of the temple.
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