Mathura
Keshav Dev Temple
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Not to be confused with Kesava Deo Temple. Keshav Dev Temple | Statue of Keshav Dev at Keshav Dev Temple | Location | State: | Uttar Pradesh | Location: | Mathura | Temple Details | Primary Deity: | Keshav Dev (Krishna) |
The Keshav Dev Temple is a Hindu temple situated besides the main Krishnajanmabhoomi complex, the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura, India.[1] Kehsav Dev (Krishna) is the deity of this temple. According to traditions the original deity was installed by Bajranabh, who was great-grandson of Krishna.[2] This temple is considered a monument of Gupta period (320 to 550 CE).,[3] which was destroyed in 1661 CE by Aurangzeb.[4]
This temple still carries the local touch and feel of the several other temples in the twin towns of Mathura and Vrindaban. After 1992 Ayodhya situation, when security was enhanced at the main Krishnajanmabhoomi complex, this temple is slowly becoming the de-facto krishna temple for localites, in addition to the older Dwarikadheesh temple in the old town.
This temple complex has another couple of temples along with it, situated to the north east. This complex of temples is getting more and more visitors by virtue of the high security hurdles in entering the main temple complex adjacent to it.
This temple holds its own festival calendar, and hosts nearly all of the hindu functions within its own premises independently. The adjacent residential areas of mallapura, Govind Nagar, JagannathPuri are the main feeder for many of the festivals. It holds its own "lathamar holi", "chhappan bhog", "Krishna Janmashtami" among other festivals. Most of the festivals here are in sync with calendar followed in temples of Goverdhan, and out of sync with the main Krishnajanmabhoomi complex.
References[edit]
1. ^ Saiyid Zaheer Husain Jafri (1 January 2009). Transformations in Indian History. Anamika Publishers & Distributors. pp.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Not to be confused with Kesava Deo Temple. Keshav Dev Temple | Statue of Keshav Dev at Keshav Dev Temple | Location | State: | Uttar Pradesh | Location: | Mathura | Temple Details | Primary Deity: | Keshav Dev (Krishna) |
The Keshav Dev Temple is a Hindu temple situated besides the main Krishnajanmabhoomi complex, the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura, India.[1] Kehsav Dev (Krishna) is the deity of this temple. According to traditions the original deity was installed by Bajranabh, who was great-grandson of Krishna.[2] This temple is considered a monument of Gupta period (320 to 550 CE).,[3] which was destroyed in 1661 CE by Aurangzeb.[4]
This temple still carries the local touch and feel of the several other temples in the twin towns of Mathura and Vrindaban. After 1992 Ayodhya situation, when security was enhanced at the main Krishnajanmabhoomi complex, this temple is slowly becoming the de-facto krishna temple for localites, in addition to the older Dwarikadheesh temple in the old town.
This temple complex has another couple of temples along with it, situated to the north east. This complex of temples is getting more and more visitors by virtue of the high security hurdles in entering the main temple complex adjacent to it.
This temple holds its own festival calendar, and hosts nearly all of the hindu functions within its own premises independently. The adjacent residential areas of mallapura, Govind Nagar, JagannathPuri are the main feeder for many of the festivals. It holds its own "lathamar holi", "chhappan bhog", "Krishna Janmashtami" among other festivals. Most of the festivals here are in sync with calendar followed in temples of Goverdhan, and out of sync with the main Krishnajanmabhoomi complex.
References[edit]
1. ^ Saiyid Zaheer Husain Jafri (1 January 2009). Transformations in Indian History. Anamika Publishers & Distributors. pp.