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	==Location==		==Location==
	Shree Govindajee Temple is located in Imphal, the capital of the Indian state of Manipur, next to {{langnf\|mni\|[[:simple:Sana Konung\|Sana Konung]]\|Royal Palace}}, the palace of the former [[List of Meitei kings\|Meitei rulers]] of the [[Manipur Kingdom]].{{Sfn\|Laveesh\|2009\|p=37}} 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]].{{Sfn\|Broadcasting2010\|p=1169}} The nearest rail link is at Dimapur, {{Convert\|215\|km}} away, from where regular bus services operate to Imphal. Air services operate to Imphal from [[New Delhi]], [[Kolkata]], [[Guwahati]] and [[Silchar]].~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiasite.com/manipur/imphal.html\|title=Imphal Tourism\|website=Indiasite\|access-date=8 March 2015\|archive-date=24 September 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034455/http://www.indiasite.com/manipur/imphal.html\|url-status=dead}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		Shree Govindajee Temple is located in Imphal, the capital of the Indian state of Manipur, next to {{langnf\|mni\|[[:simple:Sana Konung\|Sana Konung]]\|Royal Palace}}, the palace of the former [[List of Meitei kings\|Meitei rulers]] of the [[Manipur Kingdom]].{{Sfn\|Laveesh\|2009\|p=37}} 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]].{{Sfn\|Broadcasting2010\|p=1169}} The nearest rail link is at Dimapur, {{Convert\|215\|km}} away, from where regular bus services operate to Imphal. Air services operate to Imphal from [[New Delhi]], [[Kolkata]], [[Guwahati]] and [[Silchar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiasite.com/manipur/imphal.html\|title=Imphal Tourism\|website=Indiasite\|access-date=8 March 2015\|archive-date=24 September 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034455/http://www.indiasite.com/manipur/imphal.html\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
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	==Structure==		==Structure==
	The temple is simple in design with two gold plated domes, a paved court and a large, raised {{langnf\|mni\|[[Mandop]]\|[[Mandapa]]}}~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite dictionary \|last=Sharma \|first=H. Surmangol \|date=2006 \|dictionary=Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary \|entry=Mandop \|entry-url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/app/sharma_query.py?qs=Mandop&matchtype=default \|access-date=2022-11-14 \|publisher=Digital Dictionaries of South Asia}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~), or congregation hall. The central chamber of the ''[[garbhagriha]]'' ([[sanctum sanctorum]]) has [[Govinda]]ji ([[Krishna]]) and his chief consort [[Radha]] as the main deities. The other two chambers on the either side of the central altar is dedicated to Krishna and [[Balarama]] on one side and [[Jagannath]], [[Subhadra]] and [[Balarama\|Balabhadra]] on the other side.		The temple is simple in design with two gold plated domes, a paved court and a large, raised {{langnf\|mni\|[[Mandop]]\|[[Mandapa]]}}<ref>{{Cite dictionary \|last=Sharma \|first=H. Surmangol \|date=2006 \|dictionary=Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary \|entry=Mandop \|entry-url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/app/sharma_query.py?qs=Mandop&matchtype=default \|access-date=2022-11-14 \|publisher=Digital Dictionaries of South Asia}}</ref>), or congregation hall. The central chamber of the ''[[garbhagriha]]'' ([[sanctum sanctorum]]) has [[Govinda]]ji ([[Krishna]]) and his chief consort [[Radha]] as the main deities. The other two chambers on the either side of the central altar is dedicated to Krishna and [[Balarama]] on one side and [[Jagannath]], [[Subhadra]] and [[Balarama\|Balabhadra]] on the other side.
	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.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web\|url=https://dianapangsa.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/best-moments-at-shree-shree-govindajee-temple/\|title=BEST MOMENTS AT SHREE SHREE GOVINDAJEE TEMPLE\|date=2016-06-06\|website=Connecting Your Soul To The Sacred\|access-date=2017-06-09}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		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.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://dianapangsa.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/best-moments-at-shree-shree-govindajee-temple/\|title=BEST MOMENTS AT SHREE SHREE GOVINDAJEE TEMPLE\|date=2016-06-06\|website=Connecting Your Soul To The Sacred\|access-date=2017-06-09}}</ref>

	===Main temple===		===Main temple===
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	==Temple administration==		==Temple administration==
	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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.~~<~~ref name=Sangai~~>~~{{Cite news \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.<ref name=Sangai>{{Cite news \|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref>

	==Festivals==		==Festivals==
	[[File:Rasa Lila in Manipuri dance style.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Raslila\|Ras Lila]] dance in Manipur]]		[[File:Rasa Lila in Manipuri dance style.jpg\|right\|thumb\|[[Raslila\|Ras Lila]] dance in Manipur]]
	Important festivals held with much fanfare are the [[Krishna Janmashtami\|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 (season)\|Basant]] [[Purnima]] in February, and [[Kartik Purnima]] in October.{{citation needed\|date=March 2017}} 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.{{Sfn\|Ghosh\|Ghosh\|1997\|p=63}} 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 (Manipur)\|Kaina]].~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/art-in-the-land-of-dreams/article2637302.ece\|title=Art in the land of dreams\|date=18 November 2011\|work=The Hindu}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ Kaina, which is 29&nbsp;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.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web\|url=http://manipur.nic.in/PlacesofInterest.htm\|title=Manipur:Jewel of India\|website=National Informatics Centre\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070110004949/http://manipur.nic.in/PlacesofInterest.htm\|archive-date=2007-01-10}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		Important festivals held with much fanfare are the [[Krishna Janmashtami\|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 (season)\|Basant]] [[Purnima]] in February, and [[Kartik Purnima]] in October.{{citation needed\|date=March 2017}} 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.{{Sfn\|Ghosh\|Ghosh\|1997\|p=63}} 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 (Manipur)\|Kaina]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/art-in-the-land-of-dreams/article2637302.ece\|title=Art in the land of dreams\|date=18 November 2011\|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Kaina, which is 29&nbsp;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.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://manipur.nic.in/PlacesofInterest.htm\|title=Manipur:Jewel of India\|website=National Informatics Centre\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070110004949/http://manipur.nic.in/PlacesofInterest.htm\|archive-date=2007-01-10}}</ref>

	==Renovations==		==Renovations==
	The temple and the mantapa are under renovation since November 2012. The gold plating of the domes which was removed for renovation has been redone during August 2013. The plating is said to weigh {{Convert\|30\|kg}} of gold. The mantapa is also undergoing renovation. The flooring in the temple was proposed to be changed to tiles. The total cost of the renovations was estimated at Rs 8 [[crore]].~~<~~ref name=Sangai/~~><~~ref~~>~~{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/43932/gold-plating-works-over\|title=Gold plating works over\|date=10 October 2014\|newspaper=The Sangai Express\|access-date=8 March 2015\|archive-date=2 April 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171602/http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/43932/gold-plating-works-over\|url-status=dead}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		The temple and the mantapa are under renovation since November 2012. The gold plating of the domes which was removed for renovation has been redone during August 2013. The plating is said to weigh {{Convert\|30\|kg}} of gold. The mantapa is also undergoing renovation. The flooring in the temple was proposed to be changed to tiles. The total cost of the renovations was estimated at Rs 8 [[crore]].<ref name=Sangai/><ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/43932/gold-plating-works-over\|title=Gold plating works over\|date=10 October 2014\|newspaper=The Sangai Express\|access-date=8 March 2015\|archive-date=2 April 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402171602/http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/43932/gold-plating-works-over\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	==History==		==History==
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	~~[[File:Govindajee temple.jpg\|thumb]]~~
	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.{{Sfn\|Devi\|2003\|p=124}} However, during the [[Tikendrajit#The Anglo-Manipur War\|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\|date=March 2017}}		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.{{Sfn\|Devi\|2003\|p=124}} However, during the [[Tikendrajit#The Anglo-Manipur War\|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\|date=March 2017}}

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	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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.<ref name=Sangai>{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|publisher= The Sangai Express}}</ref>		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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.<ref name=Sangai>{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|publisher= The Sangai Express}}</ref>

	~~==Location==~~
	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.{{Sfn\|Laveesh\|2009\|p=37}}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]].{{Sfn\|Broadcasting2010\|p=1169}} The nearest rail link is at Dimapur, {{Convert\|215\|km}} away, from where regular bus services operate to Imphal. Air services operate to Imphal from [[New Delhi]], [[Kolkata]], [[Guwahati]] and [[Silchar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.indiasite.com/manipur/imphal.html \|title=Imphal Tourism\|publisher=Indiasite.com}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==

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			[[File:Govindajee temple.jpg\|thumb]]
	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.{{Sfn\|Devi\|2003\|p=124}} However, during the [[Tikendrajit#The Anglo-Manipur War\|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\|date=March 2017}}		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.{{Sfn\|Devi\|2003\|p=124}} However, during the [[Tikendrajit#The Anglo-Manipur War\|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\|date=March 2017}}

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	'''Shree Govindajee Temple''' ({{lang-mni\|ꯁ꯭ꯔꯤ ꯒꯣꯚꯤꯟꯗꯖꯤ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ}}) is the largest [[Vaishnavism\|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 [[Govinda]]ji, 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 [[Balarama\|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.{{Sfn\|Sanajaoba\|2003\|p=452}}{{Sfn\|Laveesh\|2009\|p=37}}		'''Shree Govindajee Temple''' ({{lang-mni\|ꯁ꯭ꯔꯤ ꯒꯣꯚꯤꯟꯗꯖꯤ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ}}) is the largest [[Vaishnavism\|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 [[Govinda]]ji, 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 [[Balarama\|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.{{Sfn\|Sanajaoba\|2003\|p=452}}{{Sfn\|Laveesh\|2009\|p=37}}

			[[File:Shree Govindaji temple, Manipur.jpg\|thumb]]
	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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.<ref name=Sangai>{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|publisher= The Sangai Express}}</ref>		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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.<ref name=Sangai>{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|publisher= The Sangai Express}}</ref>

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	The temple and the mantapa are under renovation since November 2012. The gold plating of the domes which was removed for renovation has been redone during August 2013. The plating is said to weigh {{Convert\|30\|kg}} of gold. The mantapa is also undergoing renovation. The flooring in the temple was proposed to be changed to tiles. The total cost of the renovations was estimated at Rs 8 [[crore]].<ref name=Sangai/><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/43932/gold-plating-works-over\|title=Gold plating works over\|date=10 October 2014\|publisher=The Sangai Express}}</ref>		The temple and the mantapa are under renovation since November 2012. The gold plating of the domes which was removed for renovation has been redone during August 2013. The plating is said to weigh {{Convert\|30\|kg}} of gold. The mantapa is also undergoing renovation. The flooring in the temple was proposed to be changed to tiles. The total cost of the renovations was estimated at Rs 8 [[crore]].<ref name=Sangai/><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/page/items/43932/gold-plating-works-over\|title=Gold plating works over\|date=10 October 2014\|publisher=The Sangai Express}}</ref>

			==See also==
			* [[Gopinath Temple]]
	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist\|30em}}		{{Reflist\|30em}}

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	'''Shree Govindajee Temple''' ({{lang-mni\|ꯁ꯭ꯔꯤ ꯒꯣꯚꯤꯟꯗꯖꯤ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ}}) is the largest [[Vaishnavism\|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 [[Govinda]]ji, 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 [[Balarama\|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.{{Sfn\|Sanajaoba\|2003\|p=452}}{{Sfn\|Laveesh\|2009\|p=37}}		'''Shree Govindajee Temple''' ({{lang-mni\|ꯁ꯭ꯔꯤ ꯒꯣꯚꯤꯟꯗꯖꯤ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ}}) is the largest [[Vaishnavism\|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 [[Govinda]]ji, 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 [[Balarama\|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.{{Sfn\|Sanajaoba\|2003\|p=452}}{{Sfn\|Laveesh\|2009\|p=37}}

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	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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.<ref name=Sangai>{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|publisher= The Sangai Express}}</ref>		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 [[Indian Independence Act 1947\|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.{{Sfn\|Assembly\|1972\|p=122}} The [[List of chief ministers of Manipur\|chief minister of the state of Manipur]] is the board's president.<ref name=Sangai>{{Cite web\|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..050514.may14\|title=Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt\|date=4 May 2014\|publisher= The Sangai Express}}</ref>