| Brief
of the Diety: |
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As
it has been mentioned above that his idol of Lord
Krishna was received by a Naga Sadhu at Kadamba Khandi,
hence popular belief holds it that the status was a self
borne one. Some others believe that it was Lord
Krishna’s own creation. The black stone idol of Lord
Krishna is 4 ft. high and it holds a flute to its lips.
Thus the statue is that of Lord Krishna playing with a
flute.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
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The
temple belongs to the Nimbark Sect of Vaishnavs.
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
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The
front portion of the temple is made of almong colour
stone of Bansi pahadpur. On either side of the main gate
we have latticed windows wich have a very delicate
carving work. On entering the temple, there is a vast
court yard to the left of which an elevated height is
the Jagmohan (Prayer Hall) of the temple. In the sactum
sanctorum, there are magnificent idols of Shri Bankey
Behariji and Shri Radha Rani.. On the outer panels on
gargbha griha various Gods and Goddesses have been
carved in relief.
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| Material
of Construction: |
The
almond stone of Bansi Pahadpur has been mainly used for
the construction of the temple.
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| Total
Construction Time: |
It
took 4 to 5 years to built the temple. |
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| Religious
aspects of temple: |
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The
temple is a center of faith for all Hindus and commands
respect on all people around. Men, Women, Children and
all people – all come to the temple for darshan of the
Lord.
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| Unique
features of the temple: |
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The
temple is in the lap of the fort. Its high elevated
position, big courtyard, spacious Jagmohan and beautiful
Garbhagriha are the real works of art. Carving in stone
has been done with great deftness and elaboration.
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
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All
festivals related to Lord Krishna and other Gods are
celebrated here, but special attention is attached to
Janmasthmi, Radha Asthami, Gpasthami, Baldev Chhutta,
Hindola etc. Every year in the month of June and July
rath yatra or chariot procession is held which attracts
lacs of people.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
5.00
am |
Evening
Time:
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10.00
pm |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
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All
rituals and traditional customs ordained by the Nimbark
sec of Vaishnavas are held here. The temple is the seat
of devotion where chanting of Bhajans, Keertan, like preaching
on religion, recitation of religious books
such as the Geeta, the Bhagwat, the Ramcharitmanas and
performance of rasa leelas.
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| Details
of Temple: |
| Others: |
Beautifully
decorated Garbhagriah, vast Jagmohan, Open courtyards,
Shikar and pinnacle. |
| Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
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Because
of is antiquity, uniqueness of structure, artistic
carving stone work, sculpture and its position as an
important seat of Nimbark Sect, this temple should be
included in the list of world heritage temples.
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According
to the prevalent belief, hundreds of years ago at Kadamba Khandi
near Kaman in Braj, a Naga sage Chatur Chintamani was practicing
ascetisam. He was wholly dedicated to Lord Krishna. The lord was
pleased with the sage and he gave him his own idol. Chatur
Chintamani was going to Jaipur with that idol but on his way at
Bharatpur the idol would not go further. This made Chintamani
think that the Lord wanted to have his shrine there. Following
this, the idol was installed at a shrine in the fort of
Bharatpur and the king constructed a temple there.