Legend has it that the icon of Govind Deo Ji was established by the founding father of Capital city, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Dating back to 1890, the construction of the temple was fuelled by generous contributions of the celebrated General of Akbar The Great, Raja Man Singh. The temple is located in the near vicinity of Badal and Chandra Mahals or palaces and is a must visit destination of Jaipur.
Showcasing beautiful architectural exploits, the famous Vijranath, is credited with the blueprint. Lord Krishna is said to be his grandfather.
The 'aartis' or prayers and delicious 'bhogs' are the top draws of the temple. You can catch a glimpse of the icons in all their finery when the doors of the temple are opened for the 'darshan'.
The holy occasion of Janamashtmi calls for colorful celebrations. Hundreds and thousands of ardent worshippers queue up to pay their respects to Lord Krishna. You can opt for either the Chaugan Stadium, or the Sireh Dheodi or the Janta Bazar entry point.
So, pack your bags and head towards the Govind Dev Ji Temple. You can couple your trip to the shrine with tours of magnificent sights that abound the majestic Jaipur.
