Govind Dev Ji Temple : Icon of Lord Shri Krishna

 About Govind Dev Ji Jaipur 

It is a well-known saying in Jaipur that the icon of Lord Shri Krishna moved from Vrindavan Dhaam to Pink City Jaipur and sanctified at Suraj Mahal of City Palace during the rule of Aurangzeb. As the strict devotion was on top during Aurangzeb, it was a significant issue to secure the sanctuaries and symbols of the Hindu religion. Around then, the then overseer of Govind Dev Ji Temple of Vrindavan Dhaam moved the symbol of Lord Shri Krishna (Govind Dev Ji) to Jaipur. In the year 1735, the heavenly icon of Shri Lord Krishna blessed at the current spot of the sanctuary (Suraj Mahal of City Palace). 



History Of the Attraction  

According to legends, nearly 5,000 years prior, Lord Bajranabh who was just 13 years of age got some information about Lord Krishna's look. He was given a detailed portrayal of the Lord and according to the depiction, he began making a symbol. After the finish of the icon, his grandma revealed to him that solitary the feet looked like to that of Lord Krishna. At that point, he made another icon whose chest took after to that of the god. At that point, he made the third icon whose face took after to that of Lord Krishna. With time everything was lost yet around 500 years back the symbol of Govinda was exhumed by one of the followers of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu which was covered under to be shielded from Mughal raiders. 


Step by step instructions to reach 

  • Jaipur Railway Station is about 5.5 km from the sanctuary. 
  • Jaipur Airport is around 12 km from the sanctuary. 
  • Transports are accessible from most urban communities in Rajasthan, Delhi, and so forth 

From Jaipur Railway Station, Jaipur Airport to reach Govind Dev Ji temple, book Your cab service in Jaipur by JCR Cab.


Govind Dev Ji Darshan Timings and Daily Schedule of Aarti, Worship and "Bhog" 

A timetable of Worship, Aarti, and Bhog in Govind dev Ji sanctuary of Jaipur change in winter and summer. As of now, the timetable is as per the following:- 


Name of Jhanki                             Time

Mangala                                          5:00 am – 6:00 am 

Dhoop                                             8:30 am – 9:45 am 

Shringar                                          10:30 am – 11:15 am

Rajbhog                                          11:45 am – 12:15 early afternoon 

Gwal                                               5:30 pm – 6:00 pm 

Sandhya                                          6:30 pm – 7:45 pm 

Shayan                                            8:30 pm – 9:00 pm 


Celebrations and Fairs at Govind Dev Ji Mandir Jaipur 

Holi is a celebration praised fantastically in Govind Dev Ji Temple of Jaipur. Faag, Raas, and extraordinary Jhanki start from multi-month before the Holi celebration. 

Janamashtami, the birth commemoration of Lord Shri Krishna celebrated at an exceptionally enormous scope in the sanctuary. It goes ahead Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month according to Hindu schedule, which is roughly mid of August. 


The nearby Places is effectively visited in Jaipur 

Hawa Mahal 

Jal Mahal 

City Palace 

Jantar Mantar 

Nahargarh Fort 

Amer Fort 

If you also want to explore these places, Car hire in Jaipur is the best way to explore.

Entry  FEES 

There is no fee charge expected to get into the sanctuary. 

Best time to visit 

Any season is ideal to visit the sanctuary yet on the off chance that one needs to see the sanctuary at its best, at that point visiting it during Janmashtami is ideal. The sanctuary is designed with lights and blossoms and the Lord is likewise dressed in adornments and dresses made explicitly for the Lord which gives a hypnotizing perspective to the fans.

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