A temple tour in Jaipur can never be considered complete without a visit to the Govind Dev Ji Temple. The royal temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, Govind Deo Ji temple is situated in the City Palace complex. Well preserved by the erstwhile royal family, the image of the chief deity Govind Deo Ji (Lord Krishna) is said to have been brought from Vrindavan and was installed here by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. The Govind Dev Ji Temple was built in 1890 with the donation money received from Raja Man Singh. The temple is wonderfully placed between the Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal in the City Palace complex . The temple complex becomes a hive of activity during Janmastami, a festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna. The patron deity of the royal family is very religiously worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and near by areas. The image is unveiled seven times daily for 'AARTIES' and BHOGS offered in the silver wares, consisting of sweets mostly. The idols of RADHA KRISHNA are dressed in different styles each time for the 'AARTI' procession where thousands of followers or 'Bhakt' gather around the courtyard for the Darshan (a look connecting them with the divine). |
