Cause
of Establishment:
During
the Moghal period, frequent invasions on temples, vandalism and
arson were very common. The fanatics made the temple deities the
first object of their mindless destination. The idol of Shri
Dwarkadhishji, then in Gokul was exposed to this danger. There
was every apprehension of damage to the temple and the deity’s
idol. Goswami Shri Girdharji Maharaja therefore fled to
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and took the idol of the deity with him.
There also the apprehension was no less. Then Maharana of
Udaipur Shri Rajsingh ji requested Shri Girdhar Maharaj and
hence the idol was brought to Kankaroli where it was enshrined
in a nearby village Asotiya, in Vikram Samvat 1726. When the
temple on bank of Rajsamand had been completed, the idol was
enshrined there in the temple.
Since this all happened in the times of
Goswami Shri Girdharji, the building on the hill was named after
him as Girdhar Garh. Since then Shri Dwarkadheeshji is enthroned
there.
Brief
of the Diety:
The deity daily service is performed according to the tenets of
pushtimarg laid down by his Holiness Ballabhacharyaji. The
following persons work in the temple here Mukhiya, Bhitariya,
Bal Bhogia, Rasoia, Samadhani, Phoolgharia, Doodhgharia, Shak
Gharia, Bhandari, Kharch Bhandari, Kothari, Polia, Paricharka
and Paharana..
Religious
sect to which the temple belongs:
Shuddhadevaita
Pushtimargiya sect of Shri Ballabhacharya Ji. All Hindus have
reverence for this temple.
Architecture
of the Temple:
Important
Architectural Characteristics:
The Temple has been built in the Haveli style of Architecture
Material
of Construction:
Marble,
Building Stone, Brick, Mortar.
Total
Construction Time:
12
years
Religious
aspects of temple:
Unique
features of the temple:
The temple stands on the hill top and thus commands a wonderful
scenic view. Nearby is the wide expanse of the waters of the
Rajsamand Dam. The temple is visible from a long distance
because of its height. As has been said, the peculiar Haveli
style of architecture has been used.
Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events):
In accordance
with the prescribed days, festivals are held in the tradition of
Pushtimarg. Sings in Shrawan, Janamashtami, Nanda Mahotsava,
Deepawali, Annkuta, Patotsava, Phag in Phalgun month, Holi,
Dolotsava, Ramnavmi, Akshai Tritiya and various Ratha Yatras.
Timings:
Morning
Time:
7.00
am to 11.00 am
Evening
Time:
4.00
pm to 7.00 pm
Custom
& Traditions of Temple:
Details
of Temple:
Sanctrum:(Sanctorum)
1
Verandah:
1
Rasoi:
1
Others:
Garbha
Griha where the idol called Nidhi is enshrined, Verandna, Rasoi
and other apartments for vandanas activities. The temple is
maintained by a trust.
Vandana
(If any particular) in text:
Darshan of the
deity is available in following aaratis. Morning Mangla,
Shringar, Raj Bhog and Evening Utham , Bhog, and Sahyan.
Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection and
improvement of the temple:
of the waters of the Rajsamand Dam. The temple is visible from a
long distance because of its height. As has been said, the
peculiar Haveli style of architecture has been used.
Cause
of Establishment:
The deity daily service is performed according to the tenets of
pushtimarg laid down by his Holiness Ballabhacharyaji. The
following persons work in the temple here Mukhiya, Bhitariya,
Bal Bhogia, Rasoia, Samadhani, Phoolgharia, Doodhgharia, Shak
Gharia, Bhandari, Kharch Bhandari, Kothari, Polia, Paricharka
and Paharana..
The Temple has been built in the Haveli style of Architecture
The temple stands on the hill top and thus commands a wonderful
scenic view. Nearby is the wide expanse of the waters of the
Rajsamand Dam. The temple is visible from a long distance
because of its height. As has been said, the peculiar Haveli
style of architecture has been used.
of the waters of the Rajsamand Dam. The temple is visible from a
long distance because of its height. As has been said, the
peculiar Haveli style of architecture has been used.