Govind Dev Ji temple,jaipur

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About Govind Dev Ji temple,jaipur

The original Govindevji Deity was found about 450 years ago by Rupa Goswami. Govindevji was removed from Vrindaban when the Muslim emperor Aurangzeb tried to destroy it. The original Deity is now in Jaipur, in Govind Devji temple right outside the King of Jaipur's palace. The Great Grand Son of Lord Shri Krishna. He asked his Grand Mother as to how Lord Shri Krishna looked like; Then He made an image as per the description given by her. She however, said that not all but the Feet of that image looked like those of Lord Shri Krishna. He made another image, yet she said that the Chest looked like that of Lord Shri Krishna. Thereafter, He made the Third Image and looking at the same she felt Blush and Nodded that yes that was what Lord Shri Krishna Looked Like!!! The First One was known with the Name Lord "Madan Mohanji". The Second One got recognition as Lord "GOPI NATHJI". AND the Third One, The Divine Majestic Holy Image is LORD "GOVIND DEVJI".

History of Govind dev ji temple,jaipur

A vital part of the city Palace complex,this Krishna temple has been highly revered by the erstwhile royal family.Swai Jai Singh installed the Image of Govind Dev Ji(an incarnation of lord krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan.Housed within the sanctum of this spireless temple,the patron diety of royal family is worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and near by areas.