Govind Dev Ji Temple
{{Short description|Radha Krishna temple in Jaipur, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Govind Dev Ji Temple (Jaipur)
| image = Govind dev ji.jpg
| image_alt =
| caption = Radha Govind idols at the central sanctum of the temple
| map_type = India Jaipur##India Rajasthan##India
| coordinates = {{Coord|26.9288302|N|75.8239547|E|display=inline,title}}
| country = India
| state = Rajasthan
| district = Jaipur
| location = Jaipur
| deity = Radha Govind
| festivals = Janmashtami, Radhashtami, Holi, Gopashtami, Sharad Purnima, Kartik Purnima
| creator = Maharaja Jai Singh II
| website = {{url|https://mandirshrigovinddevjijaipur.org/}}
}}
The Govind Dev Ji Temple is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Radha and Krishna, located within the City Palace complex, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.https://www.prabhasakshi.com/articles-on-gods/govind-dev-ji-was-seated-in-this-temple-of-jaipur The temple was established in 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, who brought the deities from Vrindavan.
Legend
The idol of Govind Dev Ji is traditionally believed to have been created by Bajranabh, the great-grandson of Krishna. According to legend, Bajranabh created three images of Krishna: one representing his feet, one his chest, and one his face. The first image is known as Lord Madan Mohan Ji, the second image is called Gopinath Ji, and the third image is popular with the name of Govind Dev Ji.https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/govind-dev-gopinath-and-madan-mohan-ji-together-create-the-form-of-lord-krishna-know-the-belief-related-to-these-idols-rajasthan-news-rjs24082406714
The temple is historically significant as the site where Baladeva Vidyabhushana, an important philosopher of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition, composed the Govinda Bhashya, a commentary on the Brahma Sutras, after receiving guidance in a dream from the deity Govind Dev Ji.https://www.patrika.com/jaipur-news/janmashtami-2018-govind-dev-ji-temple-jaipur-history-in-hindi-1-3334824
Guinness World Record
The temple's Satsang Hall holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's widest concrete building. Designed and constructed by Jaipur-based structural engineering firm N M Roof Designers (NMRD) Ltd, the Satsang Hall features a reinforced concrete cement (RCC) flat roof with a single span of 119 feet. The 15,800 square feet pillarless hall can accommodate 5,000 devotees at any given time. The design employed a grid or waffle slab a criss-cross square grid of deep ribs to support the expansive roof structure. This architectural feat was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2009.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/guinness-record-for-widest-concrete-building/articleshow/4991104.cms?from=mdr
Worship and Daily Rituals
The temple conducts daily rituals, including seven aartis (ritualistic prayers) and bhog offerings to the deities. These are performed at specific times throughout the day, and devotees visit the temple regularly to receive darshan (sight of the deity). Major festivals such as Janmashtami, Radhashtami, and Holi see an increase in the number of visitors.
Aarti and Darshan Timings
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! आरती (Aarti) ! समय (Time) |
| Mangla
| 5:00 to 5:15 AM |
| Dhoop
| 7:45 to 9:00 AM |
| Shringar
| 9:30 to 10:15 AM |
| Rajbhog
| 10:45 to 11:45 AM |
| Gwal
| 5:00 to 5:15 PM |
| Sandhya
| 5:45 to 6:45 PM |
| Shayan
| 8:00 to 8:15 PM |
Management
The spiritual and administrative activities of the Govind Dev Ji Temple are overseen by Mahant Anjan Kumar Goswami.{{Cite web |title=Change in the time of darshan in the worshipped deity Shri Govind Dev Ji Temple |url=https://firstindianews.com/news/change-in-the-time-of-darshan-in-the-worshipped-deity-shri-govind-dev-ji-temple |website=First India News |date=2024-03-25 |access-date=2025-04-27}}
He has been serving as the head priest (महंत) for several decades, maintaining the traditional "seva" (service) system and overseeing major festivals and temple administration. Under his leadership, the temple has also embraced modern initiatives like live darshan streaming.https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/state/rajasthan/the-katha-started-in-the-presence-of-jaya-kishori-at-govind-dev-ji-temple-in-jaipur-rjs24062807416https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/jaipur/rakhi-of-golden-artefact-tied-to-thakur-ji-in-the-adorable-govind-dev-ji-temple-in-jaipur/1299291https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/jaipur-govardhan-puja-at-govind-devji-temple-in-jaipur-dress-given-by-maharaja-madho-singh-was-worn-to-god-nodaa-4801533.htmlhttps://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/jaipur/holi-festival-celebrated-in-govind-dev-ji-temple-of-jaipur/1121583
Festivals
The Govind Dev Ji Temple is an important center for the celebration of various Hindu festivals, including Janmashtami (the birth of Krishna), Radhashtami (the birth of Radha), Gopashtami, and others. These festivals are marked by special prayers, ceremonies, and events that attract a large number of devotees.
Temple Gallery
File:Govind Dev Ji Temple Inner Side.jpg|Inner view of Govind Dev Ji Temple
File:Govind Dev Ji Temple Inner Side 2.jpg|Devotees gathering for satsang inside the temple
File:Govind Dev Ji Temple Satsang Hall.jpg|View of the Satsang Hall
File:Govind Dev Ji Temple Inner Side 3.jpg|Another inner view of the temple
File:Govind Dev Ji Temple idols.jpg|Idols of Govind Dev Ji and Radha Ji
File:Govind_Dev_Ji_Temple,_Jaipur,_20191218_1059_9091.jpg|Exterior of Radha Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/destinations/jaipur/jaipursightseeing-govinddev.htm Rajasthan Tourism – Govind Dev Ji Temple]
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