Brief
of the Diety: |
As
has been said the deity is Lord Krishna in his lovely
childhood form, the moon of Braj, Gokul Chandramaji. The
idol is a stone idol and it is about 150 years old.
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Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
The
temple belongs to the Pushtimargiya Ballabha Sampradaya
of which it is the Pancham peeth or the fifth seat.
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Architecture
of the Temple: |
Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
The
temple is built in haveli style of architecture. So it
looks like a haveli with a broad gate, a big chowk,
verandahs and garbha griha. It covers a big sprawling
area where stores, kitchens, gaushalas, residence of the
Pujaris, offices and residence of servants are there.
The temple, however, does not have any shikhar because
it is in the haveli style of architecture.
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Material
of Construction: |
Building
stone, sand lime mortar.
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Total
Construction Time: |
2-3
years. |
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Religious
aspects of temple: |
It
has already been said that the temple belongs to the
Pahcam peetha of Pushtimargiya Ballabh Sampradya.. The
Pushtimargi believe in the theory that with the grace of
God a Jeeva (soul) receives Pushti (noursihent) and
develops. Acharya Ballabha developed this sentiment and
he propounded his well known philosophical doctrine of
Pushtimarg of Vedanta. Although the main formula of
Pushtimarg is found in the Upanishads, yet Shri bhagwat
Puran propounds this theory. In Kathopnishad, it has
been said that the Jeeva whom god loves receives Pushti
(graceful nourishment from him) Ballabhacharyaji
believed that all souls are parts of the supreme soul (Paramatma).
The souls are like sparks of fire of Parmatma.
Though they are different, but
essentially they are one. He, therefore, advocated that
no pain should ever be given to any soul. Self control,
forbearance, hearing of Lords names, thinking of God and
though of him. They all are the mental services of God.
Devotion is of two kinds. Maryada Bhakti and Pushti
Bhakti. In the first, we require the knowledge of
Shastras and ritual actions, but in the latter a longing
for the deity, a constant remembrance of him, singing
and dancing in his love are enough. In pushtimarg, the
devotee desires nothing but a darshan of his love.
Surrender in total. It is also called Lakshna Bhakti.
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Unique
features of the temple: |
The
temple is in the haveli style of architecture without
any Shikhar. It is a thick peeth of Shuddha dwaita
Pushti marg.
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Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
Festivals
related to Lord Krishna are celebrated in tradition of
Pushtimarg. The main festivals are Janmasthami, Hindola,
Holi, Ramnavmi, Jhoola, Phooldol. Patotsava etc.
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Timings: |
Morning
Time: |
5.00
am |
Evening
Time:
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10.00
pm |
Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
Much
has been said about the customs and traditions of the
temple Ashtayam Pooja is offered to the deity such as
Mangla, Shringar, Bhoga, Gwal, Rajbhoga, Utthapan,
Shayan etc. The compositions of Ashhtachhap poets viz.,
Kumbhan das, Sur dass, Krishna dass Parmanand dass,
Govind dass, Chheet Swami, Nand dass, and Chaturbhuj
dass are sung.These poets regarded themselves as the
friends of Lord Krishna. Their compositions for special
occasions, times, festivals seasons and days are sung by
Keertaniyas.
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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 well maintained the properties of the temple
and its lands have been encroached upon by certain
encroaches. Efforts must be made to restore the
properties of the deity.
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