| Brief
of the Diety: |
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The chief idol of the temple is of Balaji and it faces
the South. On the right shoulder is seated Lord Ram.
Therefore, the right shoulder is worshiped. Pooja is
performed in accordance with the tenets of Shri Ramanuj
Sampradaya.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
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The
temple belongs to the Ramanuj sect of Vaishnavas.
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
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The temple is built in Nagar style of architecture. It
has a square shape and its dome is round shaped. Atop the
dome is built a lotus flower having eight petals. The
pinnacle has Kalash of copper which has gold polish.
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| Material
of Construction: |
Lime
& Stone
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| Religious
aspects of temple: |
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This
temple commands great respect of the people and thus it
disseminates the Sanatan Vaishnava Dharma (Eternal
Religion of Vashnavas) Balaji is an embodiment of power
prowess
and quick action, hence Balaji is very popular
amongst people.
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| Unique
features of the temple: |
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In the region of Hadoti, this temple of Balaji is a
principal temple. Along with Balaji, there is Sheetla
Mata enshrined and a tomb of the Baba is also there.
Attached to the temple is a garden maintained by the
Horticulture Department. To the North of the temple, a
magnificent gate way has been built by the Urban
Improvement Trust and left to the inner temple is a holy
kund of water. The visitors take rounds of this kund.
The water filling this kund percolates from under the
idol.
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
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All
Hindu festivals are observed here. Special festivals are
Ramnavmi, Hanuman Jayanti, Janmashtami, Dushhara and
Navratras.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
7.00
am |
Evening
Time:
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09.00
pm |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
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At
Dushahra which is a day commemorating the victory of Ram
over Rawan, a big fair is held. The ex- Maharaja of Kota
with his ceremonial procession visits the Rangbadi
Balaji and then performs the Rawan vadh ceremony.
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| Details
of Temple: |
| Sanctrum: |
The
sanctum sanctorum is square in shape. On a square
platform the stone image of Balaji is present. In the
four corners of the sanctum sanctorum, there are four
pillars and every pillar has a carving work of floral
pattern. |
| Verandah: |
1 |
| Garbh
Grah: |
4
pillars on four corners of Garbh Grah with carving of
flowers and leaves. |
| Rasoi: |
At
the back of the temple and near the kund, there is a
rasoi. |
| Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
| Everyday
Mangla Aarti is performed at 8.00 AM whereas Sandhya
Aarti 7:30 P.M. & Shayan
Aarati is performed at 9.00 PM |
| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
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The garden around should be developed and water kundas
in the campus must be repaired and cleaned. A proper
canvassing of this would attract more people and the
message of religion will have a far flung prevalence.
Visitors from foreign countries are also attracted. For
them proper lodging arrangements should be made. The
temple should be brought on the world map of tourism.
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Cause
of Establishment: