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'''Shri Radha Damodar Temple''' is a Hindu temple, situated in the [[Junagadh]] district of [[Gujarat]], [[India]]. The temple is dedicated to the Damodar Hari, another name of Hindu god [[Krishna]]. In this temple, Damodar ji is worshiped in his four arms form of [[Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]] along with the Goddess [[Radha]] who is seated next to him in the central shrine. Within the premises of temple, [[Damodar Kund|Damodar kund]] and Revati kund are also present. This temple comes under the special care of the [[Government of Gujarat]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Damodar Kund & Temple, Junagadh - Timings, History, Pooja & Aarti schedule,|url=https://www.trawell.in/gujarat/junagadh/damodar-kund-temple|access-date=2021-07-05|website=Trawell.in}}</ref><br />
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Shri Damodar Pilgrimage which includes Shri Radha Damodar temple and its popular lakes - Damodar Kund and Revti Kund, is situated along the road to [[Girnar]] mountains. The renovation of this pilgrimage was done in the year 462 A.D during the regime of king Skand Gupta who belongs to [[Gupta Empire]].<ref name=":2" /><br />
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== Structure ==<br />
The main temple is made up of pink sand stone and has two important parts—Nij temple and Saloha Mandap. Peak of Nij temple is 65 feet high and the height of Saloha Mandap’s peak is 30.5 feet. The flag is at the apex of Nij temple. The temple also has 32 arcs and 84 well crafted pillars.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Pravase|title=Shri Damodar Hari Temple and Damodar Kund-Junagadh {{!}}Pravase|url=https://pravase.co.in/thingstododetail/48/india/gujarat/junagadh/damodar-temple-damodar-kund-girnar|access-date=2021-07-05|website=pravase.co.in|language=en}}</ref><br />
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The central shrine of temple is dedicated to Radha and Damodar (Krishna) where Krishna is present in his four hands form of Vishnu holding a conch, discus, mace and lotus in each hand. Adjacent to central shrine, another shrine is present which is dedicated to Lord [[Balarama|Balrama]] and his wife [[Revati]]. In the south-west side of the temple there is a temple dedicated [[Ganesha]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Damodarji temple|url=https://shreeradhadamodarji.org/damodar_temple/|url-status=live|website=Shree Radha Damodarji}}</ref><br />
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== Significance ==<br />
Shri Radha Damodar temple is one of the ancient temple of Gujarat. It is believed that temple was built by Vajranabh, grandson of Krishna. The temple is crowded with thousands of devotees on special occasions like 15th day of [[Paksha|Krishna paksh]] of [[Bhadra (Hindu calendar)|Bhadra]] month for Pitru Tarpan (paying tribute to deceased ancestors). Devotees also take holy bath in sacred [[Damodar Kund]] with the belief of getting salvation post life.<ref name=":1" /> In the Skand Upanishad, it is described that the Damodar kund rests in the path of river Swarna Rasha.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Damodar Pilgrimage|url=https://shreeradhadamodarji.org/damodar-pilgram/|url-status=live|website=Shree Radha Damodarji}}</ref> By bathing in this river, people get rid off their sins. The famous devotional poet [[Narsinh Mehta]] also used to bath in Damodar Kund everyday before worshiping Damodar (Krishna).<ref name=":0" /><br />
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== Temple Timings ==<br />
The time zone ([[UTC+05:30]]) observed through India by the priest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Damodar Kund Junagadh, Importance, History, Timings, Entry Fee|url=https://www.gosahin.com/places-to-visit/damodar-kund-junagadh/|access-date=2021-07-05|website=Gosahin - Explore Unexplored Destinations|language=en}}</ref><br />
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'''Everyday''' - 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
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Damodar Kund - Junagadh - Gujarat - DSC001.jpg|Front view of Radha Damodar Temple<br />
Burning Ghat at Damodar temple, Junagadh.jpg|Ghats of Radha Damodar temple<br />
Damodar Kund - Junagadh - Gujarat - DSC002.jpg|Temple premises<br />
Damodar Kund - Junagadh - Gujarat - DSC004.jpg|thumb|[[Damodar Kund]]<br />
Damodar Kund - Junagadh - Gujarat - DSC005.jpg|Devotees visiting temple<br />
Girnar Hills from Damodar Kund.jpg|View of [[Girnar]] Hills from temple<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Radha Krishna]]<br />
* [[Narsinh Mehta]]<br />
* [[Damodar Kund]]<br />
* [[Dwarkadhish Temple]]<br />
* [[Radha Damodar Temple, Vrindavan]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External Link ==<br />
* https://shreeradhadamodarji.org/<br />
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