The country of India is called the country of temples where you get to see more than one grand temple. Today in this episode we are going to talk about the famous Govind Dev Ji Temple of Jaipur. This famous temple built by Raja Man Singh of Jaipur in 1590 is a center of faith for many today. Some people do not even take food and water without having darshan here. With the grace of Govind Dev ji, the religious identity of Jaipur has been established in the whole world. It is believed that the idol of Govind ji looks exactly like Lord Krishna. The Maharaja of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh was a devotee of the Lord and hence, his palace was designed in such a way that after the idol was shifted from Amber to Jaipur, he could get a glimpse of the Lord directly from his palace. Today we are going to tell you about the important facts related to Govind Dev Ji Temple.
History of Govind Dev Ji Temple
It is believed that this idol of Govind Dev Ji was installed in Vrindavan but due to the attempt of Emperor Aurangzeb to destroy the temples, the idol was transferred to Jaipur by Raja Sawai Jai Singh. And after some time, the temple of Govind Dev Ji was built by Emperor Akbar of Amer in 1590 AD and Mughal Emperor Akbar also gave 135 acres of land for the living and feeding of cows. After the work of Govind Dev Ji Temple was over, the idol of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was placed on the right side of the idol of Lord Krishna.
Story of Deity of Govinddev
The present idol of Govinddev ji, which is sitting in Jaipur, is described in a very beautiful story. According to beliefs, Vajranabh, the great-grandson of Lord Krishna, had built this deity. Vajranabh's grandmother had seen Lord Krishna in human form. When Vajranabh got the first idol of God prepared, Vajranabh's grandmother said that the feet of the idol was made exactly like Krishna but the other components did not match. This deity was known as Madanmohan ji and it is currently sitting in Karauli. Vajranabh got another idol of Lord Krishna prepared. Seeing him, his grandmother said that the chest and arms were well made. The rest do not match. This idol was known as Gopinath ji. Gopinath ji is sitting in Vrindavan. After this, a third idol was made, seeing which Vajranabh's grandmother covered herself and said that this is the real idol of God. He got famous by the name of Govinddev ji and at present, he is sitting in Jaipur.
The architecture of Govind Dev Ji Temple
The temple of Govind ji is made of sandstone and marble with a roof covered with gold. The architecture of the temple building is a mixture of Rajasthani, Muslim as well as classical Indian elements. Since it was built next to a royal residence, the walls are decorated with chandeliers as well as paintings. The temple is also surrounded by a lush green garden and the garden is known as 'Talkatora' and is best suited for children.
Shri Govinddev's dress
Thakur ji's dress is mainly of two types according to the season: winter dress and summer dress. The winter dress is called the Jama dress and is made of cotton, silk, silk, and synthetic fibers, and parcha. The summer dress includes a dhoti-dupatta and is made of cotton, voile, muslin, and silk. Generally, gota is applied on all the dresses. On old clothes, it was true, it was made of gold and silver only. Dresses are different for festivals, celebrations, and special days.
Best Time To Visit Govind Dev Ji
If you are planning to visit Govind Dev Ji Temple in Jaipur, then the best time to visit Govind Dev Ji Temple Jaipur is between October and February, which marks the winter season in Rajasthan. Which is the best time for your travel? The summer season is not that favorable to visiting Jaipur as the temperature rises to 40°C which can hamper your trip to Jaipur.
