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Introduction:
The Govind Devji Temple, Samode is one of the oldest temples in Samode. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and goddess Radha, his consort. The Govind Devji Temple Samode in Rajasthan is the centre of much of the religious activities in the village. The Samode village is a traditional village 42 km to the north west of Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan.
History:
The Govind Devji Temple Samode in Rajasthan India was built in the 534 AD. The royal family of Samode, the Rawals are also said to have offered prayers at this temple.
Lord Krishna is an important deity in North and Western India. The love affair between Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha is legendary. Interestingly, according Hindu Mythology, Krishna has three wives, and Radha was married to his uncle. But it is Goddess Radha who accompanies Krishna everywhere; they are almost worshipped as a single entity. At the temples of Lord Krishna, you can find the two idols of Radha and Krishna side by side, Krishna with his flute in his hand and Radha by his side.
Description :
The Govind Devji Temple In Samode is built on a raised platform. A flight of stairs leads you to the pillared hall open on four sides. This hall is used during occasions for folk performances. The Govind Devji Temple In Samode Rajasthan is visited regularly by the village folk.
The most important festival at the Govind Devji Temple is the Janmashtami that celebrates the birth of the Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is celebrated around the month of August according to the Roman calendar. During the festival, the offering and puja is performed during the evening when all the villagers gather at the temple. The puja is followed by folk performances and reading out from the scriptures. The Kalbelia caste is particularly famous for their storytelling and folk art skills.
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