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Govind Dev Ji Temple
The Govind Dev Ji Temple at Jaipur in Rajasthan embodies the royal past of Jaipur.

Govind Dev Ji TempleThe city of Jaipur with its mystic pink hue is a famous place of historical interest. It boasts the beautiful temple named as the Govind Dev Ji Temple. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaipur. The royal past of Jaipur is exhibited in this temple. This temple is entirely dedicated to Lord Krishna known by the other name Govind Dev Ji. It is the principal deity of Amber`s Kachawaha Dynasty. In earlier times, the idol of the Lord resided in the temple of Vrindaban in Uttar Pradesh.

Legend says that Raja Sawai Jai Singh saw Govind Dev Ji in his dream. The Raja was asked to bring his idol from Vrindavan to Jaipur. As a result of this, Raja Sawai Jai Singh brought the idol from Vrindavan and placed in the City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Many successors acquired the throne after Raja Sawai Jai Singh, but it is only Raja Man Singh who took the initiative to build the temple in 1890.

At seven different times of the day, different `Aartis` and `Bhog` are offered to the deity. The idols appear in different clothes when each time they are revealed to the devotees. The devotees chant `Jai Govind` whenever they get the glance or `darshan` of the deities.

A special event of this temple is the birthday of Lord Krishna also known as Janmashtami. It has become a place of tourist attraction in recent times.

(Last Updated on : 22/01/2009)
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