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Introduction and History
Shree Govindajee Temple is the largest Vaishnava temple in Imphal, located next to the palace of the former rulers of the then Manipur Kingdom. The temple is simple in design with two gold plated domes, a paved court and a large, raised mantapa, or congregation hall. The central chamber of the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) has the main deity of Govindaji, stated to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna, and his consort Radha. In the other two chambers of the sanctum, on either side of the main deity, images deified are of Balabhadra and Krishna on one side, and images of Jagannath, Subhadra and Balabhadra on the other side. The temple was originally built in 1846 during the reign of Maharaja Nara Singh and rebuilt by Maharaja Chandrakriti in 1876.
The temple management was earlier with the former king, as per Article II of the Manipur Merger Agreement of 1949 (when Manipur became a part of India after the latter’s independence). However, by popular demand, it is now managed by a board with members drawn from the priestly community and important people of the city.[3] The chief minister of the state of Manipur is the board’s president.
Maharaja Nara Singh (1844–50 AD) of the Manipur kingdom commissioned the temple on 16 January 1846 and dedicated it to Shree Govindaji, which was their royal deity. The temple and the deities were substantially damaged during an earthquake of 1868. Consequently, the temple was rebuilt to its original design during the reign of Maharaja Chandrakriti (1859-1886) and was consecrated on 26 April 1876.[7] However, during the Anglo Manipur war of 1891 the idols of the temple were moved to Kongma. In 1908, after the Maharaja Churchand Singh took up residence at his new palace the idols were also moved and reconsecrated in the present temple.[citation needed]
It is also said that ( Ching-Thang Khomba|Maharaja Jai Singh ) or Bhagya Chandra Karta (1763–1798), who was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, received an epiphany from the Lord to build a temple for him. Accordingly, he formally initiated the carving of the idol of the Lord Govindaji, in 1776, which was then completed and consecrated in November 1779 on the full moon day in a temple built by him in his palace. On this occasion Ras Lila was performed for five days at Raas Mandal Pukhri at Langthabal.
The daily worship practice followed in the temple, in the morning and evening hours, is very ritualistic and highly disciplined with strict dress code observed by the devotees. The temple doors are opened with the ringing of the large temple bell fixed in a separate bell tower next to the temple, which resounds over a large area. With blowing of ritual conches the main curtained door in front of the sanctum is opened revealing the main images enshrined in the sanctum. Devotees line up on either side of the main shrine, with women queuing up one side and men on the other side. Men who come to offer worship here are to wear only a white shirt or a kurta in a light shade and a dhoti, while women are dressed in traditional Pungou phanek and Innafi, salwar kameez or sari. Women carry offerings to the deity in a brass plate with or without a bell. Live music by permanently stationed musicians is a regular feature in the temple during the main prayer hours.[citation needed] The Meitheis, an ethnic group of Manipur, are the ardent devotees of the Lord of this temple.
The temple appears very elegant. It is built in an idyllic location with a well tended garden surrounding the premises. There is a small pond in the vicinity of the temple, and also a large open space where a row of tall trees are planted along the boundary
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Presiding Deity
Lord Krishna Maa Radha and Lord Balrama❤️🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – Open timing 5am-12pm & 2:00 PM-9PM.
The summer season is perfect to visit as it is so cold in winters in MANIPUR which can cause Illness,difficulties.
Festivals
Krishna Janmashtami,Ram Navami,Diwali, Holi, Hanuman Jayanti, Dussehra,Durga Pooja,Gayatri Pooja, Saraswati puja,Mahashivratri, Prahalad Jayant,Navratris,
etc…
Important festivals held with much fanfare are the Janmashatami, during the month of August, and Kang (Rathayatra), during June–July, which are attended by a very large number of devotees. Another important activity held in the precincts of the temple is the Ras Lila, a dance form of Manipur, held with great enthusiasm during Halangkar (Holi festival), Basant Purnima in February, and Kartik Purnima in October.[citation needed] Ras Lila is a dance form which was started by Maharaja Jai Singh. In this dance form the typical skirt that the dancers wear was revealed to Jai Singh in a dream, when the Lord appeared before him wearing a similar dress, directing him to build a temple for Him.[8] The Ras Lila is a grand visual treat when a large number of gopis in traditional attire dance around the temple’s main deity, which is brought out for the occasion onto the grounds at the sacred Kaina.Kaina, which is 29 km from Imphal, is the location where Maharaja Jai Singh was directed by Lord Govindaji to carve out his image from a jackfruit tree and enshrine it in a temple.
Basic services
Drinking Water Cooler , CCTV Security, Prashada Serving, Puja Samagri stalls etc..
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
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ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to
Lord Krishna Maa Radha and Lord Balrama ❤️🙏
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be performed as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva at 5AM.
Lord Krishna, Maa Radha and Lord Balrama Pooja Aarti @5:30AM.
Lord Ram Maa Sita,Laxmanji and Hanuman ji Pooja at 6:00AM.
Dhyanam and “OM” Dhyanam at 6:30AM.
Note:The above timings are common but not accurate!
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Concern Police Stations
Porompat Police Station
RX45+JPJ, Thawanthaba Leirak, Imphal, Manipur 795005
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Miscellaneous information
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Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Govt. and Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Samajik Sahayat,Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
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Modes of Travel
By Air
The nearest airport in Imphal is approximately 8 kilometres away from the main city and is well-connected with major domestic cities like Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. Some of the popular carriers who fly daily to Imphal are IndiGo, Jet Airways and Jet Lite. Once you reach at the Imphal airport, you can hire a prepaid or a private taxi outside the airport who will charge around Rs. 150 or more depending on which part of the city you want to go. This can be considered as the best mode of transport to reach the city. The nearest international airport to Imphal is in Kolkata which is well-linked with different cities across the globe.
By Road
Many state-run buses from Nagaland and Manipur Bus Corporation run from the neighbouring towns of Aizwal, Dimapur, Itanagar, Kohima, Shillong and Agartala. You can choose from a regular to a deluxe bus. The bus fare is usually economical.
By Train
Though Imphal is a major town but it does not have its own railway station and the nearest railway junction is in Dimapur which is approximately 215 kilometres away from the main city. Some of the popular trains that run from Dimapur are New Delhi Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express and Guwahati Rajdhani. The trains do not run daily so do check the schedule before booking it. Outside the Dimapur railhead, you can hire a taxi or in case you are looking for an economical option, you can also board a bus.
Shree Govindajee Temple is located in Imphal (in its East district), the capital of the Indian state of Manipur, in the precincts of the royal palace.Imphal is accessible by road and air services. National Highway 39 (India) connects with Dimapur (Nagaland) on the north and with Myanmar on the east. It is connected to Silchar in Assam by National Highway 53 (India). National Highway 150 (India) connects with Mizoram. The nearest rail link is at Dimapur, 215 kilometres (134 mi) away, from where regular bus services operate to Imphal. Air services operate to Imphal from New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Silchar.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Shri Govindajee Temple
QWXX+46H, Wangkhei, Imphal, Manipur 795005
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