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'''Madan Mohan Temple''' is | '''Madan Mohan Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] situated at [[Karauli]], in the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Rajasthan]]. The temple is located on the banks of the Bhadravati River, a tributary of the [[Banas River]] in the hills of [[Aravali Range|Aravali]]. The temple is dedicated to [[Madan Mohan]] form of [[Krishna]]. In the central altar, Krishna is flanked with the icons of his consort [[Radha]] and [[Lalita (gopi)|Lalita]] on either side.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli - Info, Timings, Photos, History|url=https://www.templepurohit.com/hindu-temple/madan-mohan-temple-karauli/|access-date=2021-07-02|website=TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination {{!}} Bhakti, Shraddha Aur Ashirwad|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Madan Mohan Ji Temple - History, Timings, Accommodations, Puja|url=https://www.rvatemples.com/listings/madan-mohan-ji-temple/|access-date=2021-07-02|website=RVA Temples|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The temple is dedicated to the [[Krishna]]. It is believed that one night, King Gopal Singh was instructed by Krishna in his dream to bring his [[Madan Mohan]] idol from [[Vrindavan]] to Rajasthan before the attack of [[Mughal emperors|Mughal emperor]] [[Aurangzeb]] on Vrindavan temples. As instructed, the king of Karauli brought the original idol of Madan Mohan with him overnight and got this temple constructed Karauli.<ref name=":0">[http://devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in/images/Karauli/madanmohanji.htm Temple profile of Madan Mohanji]</ref> | The temple is dedicated to the [[Krishna]]. It is believed that one night, King Gopal Singh was instructed by Krishna in his dream to bring his [[Madan Mohan]] idol from [[Vrindavan]] to Rajasthan before the attack of [[Mughal emperors|Mughal emperor]] [[Aurangzeb]] on Vrindavan temples. As instructed, the king of Karauli brought the original idol of Madan Mohan with him overnight and got this temple constructed Karauli.<ref name=":0">[http://devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in/images/Karauli/madanmohanji.htm Temple profile of Madan Mohanji]</ref> | ||
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Devotees used to put the [[Prasad]]. ''Jugal Prasad'' is a kind of [[Bhog]] in which devotees offer Laddu and Kachauri. It is put once in a day by one person only. The queue for the same is around two year long. | Devotees used to put the [[Prasad]]. ''Jugal Prasad'' is a kind of [[Bhog]] in which devotees offer Laddu and Kachauri. It is put once in a day by one person only. The queue for the same is around two year long. | ||
==Festivals== | ==Festivals== | ||
On the festivals like [[Krishna Janmashtami]], [[Radhastami]], [[Gopastami|Gopashtami]] and [[Holi]], temple witness large number of devotees visiting from across the Rajasthan for the "Darshan" of deities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=श्रीकृष्ण के इस मंदिर में रोज लगता है सात बार भोग|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/astrology/spiritual/article1-karaulimadan-mohan-temple-507168.html|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Hindustan|language=hindi}}</ref> Temple premises are decorated with huge amount of flowers on occasion of important festivals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli - Info, Timings, Photos, History|url=https://www.rajasthantourplanner.com/Monuments-Citywise/karauli-madan-mohan-temple.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=www.rajasthantourplanner.com}}</ref> | On the festivals like [[Krishna Janmashtami]], [[Radhastami]], [[Gopastami|Gopashtami]] and [[Holi]], temple witness large number of devotees visiting from across the Rajasthan for the "Darshan" of deities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=श्रीकृष्ण के इस मंदिर में रोज लगता है सात बार भोग|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/astrology/spiritual/article1-karaulimadan-mohan-temple-507168.html|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Hindustan|language=hindi}}</ref> Temple premises are decorated with huge amount of flowers on occasion of important festivals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli - Info, Timings, Photos, History|url=https://www.rajasthantourplanner.com/Monuments-Citywise/karauli-madan-mohan-temple.html|access-date=2021-07-02|website=www.rajasthantourplanner.com}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Karauli]] | * [[Karauli]] | ||
* [[Govind Dev Ji Temple]] | * [[Govind Dev Ji Temple]] | ||
* [[Radha Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan]] | * [[Radha Madan Mohan Temple, Vrindavan]] | ||
* [[Kaila Devi Temple]] | * [[Kaila Devi Temple]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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*http://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/karauli.html | *http://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/karauli.html | ||
*https://www.rajasthantourplanner.com/Monuments-Citywise/karauli-madan-mohan-temple.html | *https://www.rajasthantourplanner.com/Monuments-Citywise/karauli-madan-mohan-temple.html | ||
*https://www.tajwithguide.com/karauli-day-tour-from-agra.html | |||
{{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}} | {{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}} | ||
[[Category:Radha Krishna temples]] | [[Category:Radha Krishna temples]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Rajasthan]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Rajasthan]] | ||
[[Category:Karauli district]] | [[Category:Karauli district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:52, 19 February 2022
| Madan Mohan Temple | |
|---|---|
मदन मोहन मंदिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Karauli |
| Deity | Madan Mohan (Krishna) |
| Festivals | Janmashtami, Radhastami, Holi |
| Location | |
| Location | Karauli |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates | 26°49′6.3″N 77°03′37.7″E / 26.818417°N 77.060472°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Shri Gopal Singh Ji |
| Completed | 1600 CE. |
Madan Mohan Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Karauli, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is located on the banks of the Bhadravati River, a tributary of the Banas River in the hills of Aravali. The temple is dedicated to Madan Mohan form of Krishna. In the central altar, Krishna is flanked with the icons of his consort Radha and Lalita on either side.[1][2][3]
History[edit | edit source]
The temple is dedicated to the Krishna. It is believed that one night, King Gopal Singh was instructed by Krishna in his dream to bring his Madan Mohan idol from Vrindavan to Rajasthan before the attack of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb on Vrindavan temples. As instructed, the king of Karauli brought the original idol of Madan Mohan with him overnight and got this temple constructed Karauli.[1]
It is also said that to protect idols of Krishna from Mughals, two idols were brought from Vrindavan and placed one at Karauli and another at Jaipur. It is said that to complete the Govardhan Yatra, it is mandatory to visit Madan Mohan temple and Govind Dev Ji Temple.[4]
It is one of the Char Dham of Karauli District. Other three are Kaila Devi Temple, Mehandipur Balaji Temple and Shri Mahavirji.
Devotees used to put the Prasad. Jugal Prasad is a kind of Bhog in which devotees offer Laddu and Kachauri. It is put once in a day by one person only. The queue for the same is around two year long.
Festivals[edit | edit source]
On the festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, Radhastami, Gopashtami and Holi, temple witness large number of devotees visiting from across the Rajasthan for the "Darshan" of deities.[5] Temple premises are decorated with huge amount of flowers on occasion of important festivals.[6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Temple profile of Madan Mohanji
- ↑ "Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli - Info, Timings, Photos, History". TemplePurohit - Your Spiritual Destination | Bhakti, Shraddha Aur Ashirwad. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ↑ "Madan Mohan Ji Temple - History, Timings, Accommodations, Puja". RVA Temples. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ↑ "Shri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir | श्री राधा मदन मोहन मंदिर | Vrindavan Uttar Pradesh | About, Aarti, Timings, Photo, How to Reach". BhaktiBharat.com. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ↑ "श्रीकृष्ण के इस मंदिर में रोज लगता है सात बार भोग". Hindustan (in hindi). Retrieved 7 May 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Madan Mohan Temple, Karauli - Info, Timings, Photos, History". www.rajasthantourplanner.com. Retrieved 2 July 2021.