Govind Dev Ji Temple A vital part of the city Palace
complex, this Krishna temple has been highly preserved by the erstwhile royal
family. Sawai Jai Singh installed the image of GOVIND DEV JI(an incarnation of
lord Krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan. Housed within the sanctum of
this spire less temple, the patron deity of the royal family is very religiously
worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and near by areas. The image is
unveiled seven times daily for 'AARTIES' and BHOGS offered in the silver wares,
consisting of sweets mostly. The idols of RADHA KRISHNA are dressed in different
styles each time for the 'AARTI' procession where thousands of followers or 'Bhakt'
gather around the courtyard for the Darshan (a look connecting them with the
divine).
Birla Lakshmi-Narayan Temple
Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below the Moti
Dungari. This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill,
dominating the skyline of south Jaipur. The Birlas (industrialists who have
also built several temples in India) built this temple. The temple has been
constructed in white marble and has three domes, each portraying the
different approaches to religion. The presiding deities here are Vishnu (One
of the Hindu Trilogy Gods) called Narayan and his consort Lakshmi Goddess of
wealth and good fortune. The temple is built is white in marble and exterior
has carved sculptures of various mythological themes and images of saints.
The interior has large panel in marble of mythological proceedings. The
images of the deities are placed in the sanctum sanctorum. Built on raised
ground, it is surrounded by large lush green gardens.
Tonk and the persian art
It is located, 96 kms away from Jaipur. This is a quiet town which was
ruled by tribes of 'Pathans' from Afghanistan. The focal point of Tonk
is the Suneri Kothi, the Golden Bungalow. A fairly ordinary monument
from outside, it has stunningly rich ornamental interiors. There are
also some interesting building that accommodated the British office.
Tonk is also famous for its leather and felt industry and one can pick
up a good bargain from the markets. The Nawab of Tonk was an avid book
lover and built a sizable library of Arabic and Persian manuscripts.
Arabic and Persian Research Institute are also located here.
A vital part of the city Palace
complex, this Krishna temple has been highly preserved by the erstwhile royal
family. Sawai Jai Singh installed the image of GOVIND DEV JI(an incarnation of
lord Krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan. Housed within the sanctum of
this spire less temple, the patron deity of the royal family is very religiously
worshipped by most of the Hindus in the city and near by areas. The image is
unveiled seven times daily for 'AARTIES' and BHOGS offered in the silver wares,
consisting of sweets mostly. The idols of RADHA KRISHNA are dressed in different
styles each time for the 'AARTI' procession where thousands of followers or 'Bhakt'
gather around the courtyard for the Darshan (a look connecting them with the
divine).
