Temple Profile: Mandir Shri Dwarkadheesh Ji
Location: on the bank of Rajasamand dam. God Worshipped: Shri Dwarakadhish Ji
District: Rajsamand Road Distance from Jaipur: 345 Kms
Built in the year: Vikram Samvat 1776 (1719 AD) Nearest Airport: Udaipur (55 km)
By Goswamai Shri Girdhariji Maharaj Nearest Rly. Station: Kankroli (3 km)
       

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.


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