Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jaipur

About Govind Dev Ji Temple

Govind Dev Ji's temple dedicated to Shri Krishna is one of the most sacred places in India. It is located in the City Palace complex in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Raja Man Singh built the temple in the year 1590. This Vaishnava temple is considered to be one of the most sacred and important temples for the devotees.

Interesting facts about Govind Dev Ji Temple

1. For Vaishnavites, Shri Radha Govind Dev Ji Temple is one of the most important temples outside Vrindavan.
2. In this temple, "aarti" and "bhog" are offered seven times a day, when the deity is unveiled for "darshan". Thousands of devotees visit the temple daily during Janmashtami and even more in numbers.
3. The air fills with chants of "Jai Govind", as devotees flock to the temple to catch a glimpse of the deities. Devotional music and bhajans are sung by the devotees in the temple.
4. Bhog is served in silver containers and mostly consists of different types of sweets. Before the aarti, the idols are embellished and dressed differently each time they appear before the devotees and the deity looks stunningly beautiful.
5. Govind Dev Ji Temple: "Bajrakrit" holy temple. Also called the 'Mini Vrindavan' of Jaipur, this temple is located in the Jai Niwas Garden of the City Palace complex. The temple is dedicated to Lord Govind Dev Ji, who is also addressed by the people as the "Adorable God of Jaipur".

How to reach Govind Dev Ji Temple

By Bus:- The nearest bus stand to the temple is Sindhi Camp Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 3.2 km.

By Railway:- The nearest to the temple is the Jaipur Railway Station which is at a distance of 5.7 km.

By Air:- The distance from the temple to the International Airport is 12.5 km, from here you can also take a cab.

By Metro:- Nearest to the temple is Badi Chaupar Metro Station which is at a distance of 1.3 km.

Nearby famous places

• Birla mandir
• Monkey temple
• Jamwai mata temple
• Moti dungri ganesh temple
• Hawa mahal
• Jal mahal
• Jantar mantar