Temple Profile

Temple Profile: Mandir Shri Bade Mathuresh Ji

Location:	Patanpol	God Worshipped:	The name of the deity is Shri Bade Mathureshji
District:	Kota	Road Distance from Jaipur:	250 Kms
Built in the year:	Samvat 1795 (1738 AD)	Nearest Airport:	Kota (3 km)
By	This temple by Deewan Rai Dwarkadassji for his residence. In Samvat 1795, the idol of Shri Mathureshji was installed here ceremoniously.	Nearest Rly. Station:	Kota (7 km)

Cause of Establishment:
It so happened in Samvat 1795, the idol of Shri Mathureshji was brought to Kota. The chariot (cart) transporting this idol stopped infront of the haveli of the Rai Dwarkadassji, the Minister to the king of Kota. When the chariot did not move ahead despite all efforts made, Rai Dwarkadassji prayed to the Goswami Gopinathji that he presented his own residential palace (haveli) for the deity to be enshrined. After this, the chariot moved and went into the haveli where the idol is enshrined.

Brief of the Diety:
The temple belongs of Shri Ballabhcharyaji. This temple is in the haveli style of architecture.
Religious sect to which the temple belongs:
Pushtimargiya (Ballab Kul) Religious
Architecture of the Temple:
The temple is a haveli or a palace like building with the main entrance and a chowk. Viewers can have a darshan the chowk.

Material of Construction:

Locally available stone and lime mortar.

Religious aspects of temple:

Here the deity is worshiped in his Baalroop (childhood form). The childhood disports of Lord Krishna are enacted and they are very popular here. The Vaishnavas visit the temple with great enthusiasm. This temple is the Pratham Peeth (first seat) of Pushtimarg.

Festivals & Fairs in Temple (Main Events):

Janamashtami, Nand Mahotsava, Annakoota, Holi Utsav.

Custom & Traditions of Temple:
The priest of the temple is by heredity as is prevalent in Ballabh Sampradaya.
Details of Temple:
Sanctrum:	The sanctum Sanctorum of the temple is of square shape
Verandah:	1
Rasoi:	Rasoi is a special importance because bhog for the deity is prepared in the Rasoi.
Others:	On a stone seat is installed the black stone idol of Shri Bade Mathureshji. In front of the Garbhagriha is a big chowk and there are verandah as also.
Vandana (If any particular) in text:
The traditional keertan and singing of padas composed by the poets of Ashtachhap are sung. Aarti Timing are - Mangla 7.30 AM Gwal 9.35 Am Rajbhoga 10.45 AM Utthapan 4.00 PM Bhoga 4.45 PM Aarati 5.00 PM Shayan 6.30 PM
Issues requiring global attention for conservation, protection and improvement of the temple:
This temple should be highlighted for tourists.