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 Cause
of Establishment:When
Aurangjeb, the Emperor at Delhi began persecution in the name of
religion and caused devastation of temples and sacrilege,
upheaval and scare prevailed all over. In 1722 A.D. Shri Shiva
Ram Goswami, the eldest one of the Goswamis left Vrindawan in
the protection of Shri Ram Singh I of the Jaipur Royal family.
Via Sewa Shriji Radhakunda, Barsana, Kama, Govindpura (Ropads)
and Amer Valley he came to Jai Niwas Bagh where in a building
having a canopry above he installed the idol. Thakur Shriji was
installed here and this place was called Barah Dari (twelve
doors hall). When Sawai Jai Singh was building the city of
Jaipur, he saw in his dream that the place belonged to Thakur
Shriji. Leaving this place, the king established the Shrine of
Govind Devjii where now the temple stands.
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The idols of Shri Radha and the black idol of Shri
Krishna have a divine aura around. Shri Govind Devji is
head in highest esteem by the people of Jaipur. He rules
over the hearts of millions of men and women. He is the
King of Jaipur in a way.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
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The
temple belongs to Madhviya Gouriya sect. Govinda is a
name of Lord Krishna in Bhagwad Geeta (1.32). Arjun has
addressed Shri Krishna by this name. "O Krishna, no
victory, nor kingdom great", "No worldly
pleasure do I covet", "O Govinda, the rule and
pleasures all", "Are of little avail, even if
I get" In Vishnu Tilaka, it has been said- "Gobhireva,
yato vedyo Govindah samudahrita." (He who is known
by the voice of veels, he is called Govinda). The
derivation of the word Govinda is given in Mahabharata
(1.21.12)- "Gam Vindata Bhagawata
Govindenamitanjasa" (He who is known by the senses
is called Govinda). Again in Brahma Vaivartapurana, it
has been said- "O Vishnu, you in every age, attain
the gau (Veda) in realify after is has been destroyed,
hence the Sages worship you by the name of Govinda"
(Prakrit khand, chapter 24).
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
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Double pillars of marbles artistically designed support
the roof in which no stone slabs have been used. On
walls are the panels of decorative and ornamental
nature.
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| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
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There is also a circumambulatory path around the temple.
Devotees assemble in the open space in front  of the temple at the time of
Aarti, specially Mangala,
Shringar and Shyayan aratis.
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| Material
of Construction: |
Lime,
Stone & Marble
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| Total
Construction Time: |
It
took One year to construct the temple. |
| Religious
aspects of temple: |
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The
temple is in the tradition of Madhwa Gouriya
sect. The idols of Govind Dev Ji (Shri Krishna)
and Radha have been so installed that the king
of Jaipur could have darshan (view) of the deity
from his palace Chandra Mahal which is in the
direct line.
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| Unique
features of the temple: |
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 The
temple stands right infront of the Chandra Mahal
Place.it is spacious and has a garden behind
Jainpurites regard Shri Govind Deoji as their
real rulers
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
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Ganesh
Chaturthi, Annakuta, Patotsava, Phagotsava and
other festivals are held in great gusto here.
Costumes of the idols are also changed in
accordance with the reason and festivals. It is
said there are ten thousand costumes in the
wardrobe of Shri Govind Dev Ji.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
5.30
am to 1.30 pm |
Evening
Time:
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4.30
pm to 9.00 pm |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
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Pooja
(worship) is performed in the Madhwa gouriya tradition.
Newly married couple pay their first visit to this
temple for the deity's blessings. Whenever our purchases
a new vehicle or takes up some work in hand, our likes
to visit the temple to seek blessings.
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| Details
of Temple: |
| Sanctrum: |
Jagmohan
of Mandir |
| Verandah: |
1 |
| Garbh
Grah: |
1 |
| Rasoi: |
1 |
| Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
| Shri
Radey Krishna,Radhey Krishna,Krishna Krishna harei harei. |
| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
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