India is called the country of temples where you get to see many grand temples. 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 people today. Some people do not even consume food and water without visiting here. By 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 Amer to Jaipur, he could get a glimpse of the Lord directly from his palace. Today we are going to tell you about 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 shifted to Jaipur by Raja Sawai Jai Singh. 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 living and feeding the cows. After the work of Govind Dev Ji temple was completed, the idol of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was placed on the right side of the idol of Lord Krishna.
Story of the idol of Govinddev Ji
A very beautiful story is described about the present idol of Govinddev ji which is present in Jaipur. According to beliefs, this idol was built by Vajranabha, the great-grandson of Lord Krishna. Vajranabh's grandmother had seen Lord Krishna in human form. When Vajranabh prepared the first idol of the Lord, Vajranabh's grandmother said that the feet and legs of the idol were made exactly like Krishna but the other parts did not match. This idol came to be known as Madanmohan ji and it is currently situated in Karauli. Vajranabha got the second idol of Lord Krishna prepared. Seeing him, his grandmother said that his chest and arms were well-formed. The rest do not match. This idol came to be known as Gopinath ji. Gopinath ji is present in Vrindavan. After this, a third idol was made, seeing as Vajranabh's grandmother covered herself with a veil and said that this was the real idol of God. He became famous by the name of Govinddev Ji and currently, he is residing in Jaipur.
Architecture of Govind Dev Ji Temple
The temple of Govind ji is made of sandstone and marble whose roof is covered with gold. The architecture of the temple building is a blend 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 Govind dev Ji's costume
Thakur ji's dress is of two main types according to the season: winter dress and summer dress. Winter dress is called JAMA dress and is made of cotton, silk, silk and synthetic fibers, and Paracha. Summer attire includes the dhoti-dupatta which is made of cotton, voile, muslin, and silk. Generally, Gota is applied on all the dresses. On old dresses, it was made of gold and silver. Dresses are different during festivals and special days.
Best time to visit Govind Dev Ji
If you are planning to visit Govind Dev Ji Temple in Jaipur, then let us tell you that the best time to visit Govind Dev Ji Temple in Jaipur is between October and February, which mark the winter season in Rajasthan. Which is the best time for your travel? Summer season is not so suitable to visit Jaipur as the temperature rises to 40° C which can hamper your trip to Jaipur.
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