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The Damodar Image of
Lord Shri Krishna is one
which even Brahmma, Mahesh,
Shri Roo It was the pious day of Magh Shukla Navmi, Samvat 1599 (the year 1542) Thakur Shri Radha-Damodarji manifested on the Indian Soil in Vrindavan Dham. On Magh Shukla Dashmi, the next day, with the joy beyond expression Shri Jeeva Goswami enshrined The THAKUR in his PERSONAL DEVOTION and the Patotsava is celebrated every year on this divine day just after the Mangla Jhanki, in the morning hours! Innumerable devotees join this celebration to their Heavenly delight !! In year 1733 during the reigns of King Sawai Jai Singh, The divine images of Shri Radha-Damodar and the Divine Goverdhan Shila came to Jaipur. Shri Naval Lal Goswami, the then Sole Sevayat enshrined the Sacred Images in Shri Himmat Ram Nazir's house (called Haveli) at Chaura Rasta, Jaipur - The Present Temple of Thakur Shri Radha-Damodar. This was the period when the Iconclast King Emperor Aurangzeb's fanatic drive was at its heights and to avoid this fanaticism the Divine Images were being shifted from Vrindavan to other safer parts of India. Arising out of some thing not up-to his heart-satisfaction, Goswamiji took back these Divine images of his personal devotion to Vrindavan in the year 1796. However, on much pursuation and restless insistence of the then rulers of Jaipur, in the year 1821 Goswami Govindlalji (the successor of Goswami Shri Naval Lalji) brought the IMAGES back to Jaipur and on Jyestha Shukla Navmi, Samvat 1878 "THAKUR" Enshrined in the same Haveli of Himmat Ram Nazir in Chaura Rasta with the Royal Honours and Celebrations. Right since then, with His Divine Presence Thakur Radha-Damodarji keep blessing the much devoted people of this Heritage Pink City of India !!
DAMODAR,
Mother Yashoda's this small child, the incarnation
The Hindu Calendar month of KARTIK has been named DAMODAR MAAS signifying the importance ot this month; And Thakur Radha-Damodar accordingly named "KARTIK KE THAKURJI". People rise early in the morning from their beds, take their baths while the stars are still there in the sky, reach the temple and submit themselves to the Lotus-Feet Thakur Shri RADHA-DAMODAR in the Mangla Jhanki itself which opens at 4:30 a.m. and remains open till 5:00 a.m. Whole of the Kartik Month (October-November) witnesses a heavy rush and hectic holy celebrations. Some people celebrate "KARTIK Mahotsava" from Ashwin Shukla Ekadashi itself to Kartik Shukla Purnima.
Just on
the back of Radhadamodarji, on a lifted dias Thakur Shri
Radha -Vrindavan Chandraji enshrine. These images are much bigger in
size. These belong to the personal devotion of Shri Krishnadas Kaviraj,
writer of the famous book "Chaitanya Charitramrit" and are the inherited
heritage of Shri Jeeva Goswami.
On one
side, is The Famous Divine Goverdhan Shila with the Foot Prints of Lord Shri Krishna
Himself & the Mother Cow. As said, Lord Krishna Himself gave this Shila to Shri Sanatan Goswami for accomplishment of his daily routine of
Circumambulation of Shri Goverdhan hill. Shri Sanatan Goswami gave this Divine
Heritage to Shri Jeeva Goswami in his succession. On every Purnima,
Panchamrit and Dugdhabhishek is performed between 8a.m. to 9a.m. joined and celebrated by
number of devotees enjoying the eventful delight while showering on the
hundreds of kiloes of milk & the sacred composites! Shri Giriraj Shila is
a Unique Heavenly boon and a RARE Super Natural Bliss to the mankind.
The saying goes like this that Shri Sanatan Goswami used to circumambulate the
Goverdhan Hill daily as his compulsory daily routine. When he got old enough,
one day he fell in the way while completing his this daily routine. A cowherd
child came to his help and asked him to leave this routine now as he had got
old enough. But Shri Sanatan was so determined to his routine that he won’t
heed. Again one day he fell down – The cowherd child appeared again, helped
him and insisted that Sanatan should leave his this routine now. He said: Lord Shri Krishna could not any more bear the agony which HIS this staunch devotee was undergoing; HE appeared before him as a cowherd boy, went uphill and brought THIS SHRI GIRIRAJ SHILA bearing HIS OWN FOOT PRINTS. HE handed over it to Shri Sanatan and asked him to circumambulate around the same daily which in itself shall complete his daily routine-circumambulation of the whole of Goverdhan Hill. Shri Sanatan took it to his hut, gave it a sacred bath and started worshipping and circumambulating it. The Historians quote this whole episode as under:
From Shri Sanatan Goswami Shri Jeeva Goswami inherited this SHILA which was later brought to Jaipur and now enshrines in the Temple Shri Radha-Damodarji, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur.
In the
temple, in south of the building, the images of Lord Narsinghji, Gopalji & Sitaramji enshrine. In north wing of the building, the SHADBHUJ Image of Kaliyuga-Pavanavtar, Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji enshrines.
To
relate to the historic landmarks, it dates back when with passing of ages
the glories of the Indian Culture were being forgotten and the sands of
time kept piling up. Togetherwith
every other thing the splendid divine heritage of the times of Lord
Krishna was also lost from the memories of people. Some 500 years ago
Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu took his birth on the Indian Soil and did the
massive work to remove the layers of ignorance & infuse back in our lives
the forgotten vitality of great grand Indian Past.... -
Vrindavn Dham had become almost a Jungle by the early 16th Century. No
trace of the original place was left at the site. Lord Chaitanya
Mahaprabhu had visited the site in 1514 A.D. and had discovered some of
the places mentioned in the Bhagvat Purana. But he was not able to stay
here long enough to bring out the complete Glory of The Place.
It is said that tears were coming out of every eye, be it a human being or the cattle or even the plantation when Lord Krishna left for Mathura leaving Vrindavan. So did it happen when Mahaprabhuji came to Vrindavan and started enchanting the Maha Mantra "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare"; as if life got infused into every particle of the soil, every leaf of the trees and every thing, live or static, all around! Before the reign of Emperor Akbar, On the behest of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, his immediate disciples, two brothers Shri Roop Goswami & Shri Sanatan Goswami came to Vrindaban to Spread the Doctrines of Vaishnavism & to discover the lost holy sites. To revitalize the principles of True Love & Devotion and re-establish the glorious identity of this land of Lord Krishna, they were later joined by their nephew shri Jeeva Goswami & others, viz., Shri Raghunath Bhatta, Shri Raghunath Das and Shri Gopal Bhatta. These six distinguished disciples of Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji later gained the name of "SHAD GOSWAMI" (The Six Goswamis).
Shri Jeeva Goswami was the most learned among them. He was much discontent that he did not have any divine image of his personal devotion while Roop Goswamiji was blessed with the Divine Image of Govinddevji and Sanatan Goswamiji with the Divine Image of Madanmohanji. Shri Roop Goswmi then inspired by a dream made small images of Shri Radha-Damodar and handed over the same to Shri Jeeva Goswami. Shri Sanatan Goswami was the eldest, born around the year 1445, Shri Roop Goswami, born around the year 1470 was younger to him and Shri Jeeva Goswami was their younger brother Anupam Goswami's son, born around the year 1518.
The Great Founder of the Madhviya Gauria
Sampradaya, 1008 Shri Chaitanya Dev Mahaprabhu is believed to be the
spiritual incarnation of Lord Shri Krishna Himself and thereby goes the
saying : Thakur Govinddevji, the personal devotion of Shri Roop Goswami, Thakur Radha-Damodarji, the personal devotion of Shri Jeeva Goswami and Thakur Radha-Gopinathji, the personal devotion of Shri Madhu Pandit, togetherwith Thakur Madanmohanji, the personal devotion of Shri Sanatan Goswami HOLD a DISTINCT Divine Place in the life style of Vaishnavas. In the month of Kartik several pilgrims & devotees offer their prayers to Radha-Damodarji & the Sacred Goverdhan Shila in MANGLA Jhanki, then go to offer their prayers to Radha-Gopinathji in the MANGLA Jhanki there, next they go & offer their prayers to Govinddevji in the MANGLA Jhanki itself and then the same day they go to Karauli to offer their prayers to Madanmohanji; thus completing a divine cycle in one day itself they feel special contentment to their hearts! . Heavenborn Eventuality is it that On Magh Sudi 5 (Panchami - Basant Panchami) Occurs the "GOVIND Patotsava", five days later comes the "RADHA-DAMODAR Patotsava" on Magh Sudi 10 (Dashmi) and again 5 days later on Magh Sudi 15 (Purnima) "RADHA-GOPINATH" Patotsava is celebrated each year. Thakur Shri Radha Gopinathji manifested in the year 1503 from under the ground at "BANSHI VAT", Vrindavan; Thakur Shri Govinddevji manifested in the year 1535 at "GOMA TEELA", Vrindavan AND Thakur Shri Radha-Damodarji manifested in the year 1542 in Vrindavan. The Imperial Divine Majesty of Lord Radha-Damodar and the Giriraj Shila commanded a great influence over the Royal Family of Jaipur, so much so that when the divine images and the Giriraj Shila were taken back to Vrindavan in 1796, After much pursuation and insistence of the Royal Family of Jaipur, the same were brought back to JAIPUR in 1821 with the full Royal Honour and Celebrations; lot of grants were bestowed in the honour of Thakur Radha-Damodarji and The Giriraj Shila!
The
True Love, Devotion & "Krishna Leela Prasar" are the Aims, Objectives & Activities of the Temple. Universal Peace, Universal Love, Universal Brotherhood and Relief from the sufferings, are the causes, the Temple nurtures. Upholding these high values of the Madhviya Gauriya Sampradaya, laid down by the Great Gaurang Deva more than 500 years ago, the Temple is constantly on the march to the Path Ahead in service of the every living being .
In this
Land of Lord Krishna, the Cow holds a sacred
position & is rightly named "Gau Mata" ( The Mother Cow ).
It plays a significant role in the lives of people & the economy of this
Nation; the Temple commits itself to the security, service & betterment of
the Cow and motivates the people at large to this benevolent & pious cause!
The offerings and the donations to the cause of the Temple and any kind of service in the Lotus Feet of Lord Shri Radha-Damodar and The Sacred Shri Girraj Shila are to be offered at the Temple to the Mahant & Sole Sevayat:
Shri Malay Kumar Goswami,
Shri Jiva Goswami – A Legend in Himself The Indian Soil has given to the world many a Great Prophets, Philosophers and Scholars who proved to be the Harbingers of Peace, Prosperity and Pleasure – who infused a vital sense of Fraternity, Love and a divine bliss of God’s Grace into our lives! Shri Jiva Goswami was one such All Time Great Divine Scholar and Learned Spiritual Philosopher of his times – Greatest of All The Great Ones! And this was not simply a title given by some kind king or emperor out of his pleasure RATHER He Commanded it out of his Deep Divine Wisdom, knowledge and clarity of thoughts. His Devotion, His Vision and His Constructive Progressive bend of mind intimately engaged to the welfare of every human being earned him this status. Shri Vallabh Bhatt founder of the Vallabh Sampradaya, was so much impressed from the depth of learning and knowledge of Shri Jiva Goswami that he could not restrain himself from expressing all his praises for him to Shri Roop Goswami – The Great Divine Personality whom Thakur Shri Govinddevji blessed with HIS Manifestation! The King Emperor, Akbar the Great himself, held Shri Jiva Goswami in High Esteem. He was so much impressed with the depth of knowledge, wisdom and sharp wittedness of Shri Jiva Goswami that when there arose a dispute among his Rajput courtiers, kings and the inhabitants on the bank of Sacred River, the Great Ganges - as to the superiority between the River Ganges and the River Yamuna; He invited Shri Jiva to Agra to dispel the clouds of distrust and doubts among his people arising out of this dispute. Shri Jiva Goswami undauntedly expressed his inability to go to Agra as he would not leave Vrindavan even for a single night. The Emperor extending his due esteem immediately arranged for the special horses who could travel fast enough and sent his message that before the fall of night Shri Jeeva Goswami shall be back to Vrindavan. Shri Jeeva Goswami then went to Agra in the Imperial Court and dispelled the confusion beyond doubts – He established that The Yamuna is the Bliss of Love in its divinity to Lord Krishna while The Ganges is the Boon of sacred celestial power of purity emerging out of the Lotus Feet of that Omnipotent – the blissful celestial charming essence of the nectar of Divine Love places The Yamuna on a higher plateform!
The
“BHAKTI RATNAKAR”,
famous Bengali scripture makes a special mention for Shri Jiva
Goswami :
The
Following include the immortal & immense literary
work of Profound
Divine Wisdom, learning and knowledge of Shri Jiva Goswami:
MEERA BAI, the Famous Great Krishna-Bhakta did also come to Vrindavan and met Shri Jiva Goswami. The bestowal of The Essence of the “Navdeep Bihari - Shri Krishna Chaitanya Swaroop” was made to her by Shri Jiva Goswami. It was an interesting episode when Meera Bai first initiated to meet Shir Jiva Goswami; Shri Jiva Goswami refused saying that he does not meet any woman. Meera Bai spontaneously replied that As to her knowledge, No Male-Being existed in Whole of The Vrijmandal except That ONE AND ONLY ONE Lord Krishna HIMSELF. The modesty of Shri Jiva Goswami made him feel his mistake and he virtually ran to meet Meera, The Great!
The Perrenial
Fountain of the Heavenly Bliss emanating from the Lotus Feet of Thakur
Shri Radha-Damodar and the Sacred Divine, Live Shri Giriraj Shila keeps gliding across the air
in Jaipur,
the pink city of India, The City of the famous Sacred "Galta Tirtha"(
With the grace of Sri Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji, the famous Six Gosvamis could menifest the various enchanting forms of the Divine Couple Sri Sri Radha-Krishna. Sri Rupa Gosvami ji prayed to Sri Sri Radha-Damodara ji to menifest as yugala murtis for the happiness of bhaktas. Their seva was entrusted to Sri Jiva Gosvami ji, who was a great bhakta and scholar of all times. He undertook the seva not only of the Archa Vigrahas but also of the Vangmayi Murti of Sri Radha-Damodara ji. In the process he edited the path breaking works of Sri Rupa, and also gave elaborate commentaries on them. Attracted by Sri Jiva and his unique two fold seva, the legendary scholar bhakta Sri Krishnadasa Kaviraja housed himself and his istadeva Sri Sri Radha-Vrindavanachandra ji's yugala murtis at Sri Radha-Damodara Mandira, Vrindavan. If Sri Jiva's philosophical treatises, poetry, drama, champu and exegesis on Bhagavata Pur ana are the backbone of the shastric tradition following Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita of Sri Kaviraja is the ripe fruit of that great tree. What the Gosvamis' wrote in Sanskrit, Sri Kaviraja summarized and made accessible to masses by writing in Bengali. He also blessed the Vaisnava sadhakas by writing the definitive Sri Govinda Lilamritam (in Sanskrit), which along with the Sri Haribhaktivilasa of Sri Gopalabhatta Gosvami, is the textbook of the elaborate vaidhi and raganuga upasana. The Astakalina seva in the Chaitanyaite temples is structured after this text. If Sri Chaitanya and the Gosvamis made Bhakti dances in Vrindavan Dham, the bhaktas outside prompted the Yugala Sarakar to travel out of Vrindavan. In late 17th century, Sri Radha-Damodara ji, Sri Radha-Vrindavanachandra ji and the Sri Govardhana Sila-murti worshipped by Sri Sanatana Goswami ji left Vrindavan and in 1733 finally settled in the present temple situated at the Chaura R asta--the highway of Bhakti, at Jaipur. In 1796, the Thakura Vigrahas went on Vrajayatra. But Thakuraji was missing the premamayi seva of Jaipur bhaktas. Therefore in 1821, Their Mula-Vigrahas returned to Jaipur. Sri Radha-Damodara ji are blessing the world there ever since same way as the mula-vigrahas of Sri Radha-Govind Deva ji, Sri Radhavinodilala ji, Sri Radha-Gopinatha ji are delighting the bhaktas in various Temples in Jaipur. If Bhakti dances in Vrindavan, it is victorious in Jaipur. Sri Radha-Damodara Mandir at Jaipur, the present home of the Original Srivigrahas served by Sri Sanatana Gosvami, Sri Jiva Gosvami and Sri Krishnadasa Kaviraja, is one such glorious victory post of Bhakti. Seva here is led by Sri Malaya Gosvamiji and his family with love, devotion and full care for the ritual purity and details. With Gosvamiji's total dedication, the temple is growing leaps and bound, both pysically and spiritually. Now it is one of the centre point in the socio-cultural life of Jaipur.
Shrivatsa Goswami
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*MAIN
FESTIVALS*
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As per Hindi Samvat Year, the following traditional festivals are celebrated:
Month of Chaitra: 1. From Chaitra Sudi 1 (Pratipada) to Chaitra Sudi 9 ( March-April-May )
(Navmi): Navratra 2. Chaitra Sudi 1 (1st day of Samvat Year,i.e.,New
Year Day):Indian New
Year
Day; Worship
of Elephants. 3.Chaitra Sudi 3 (Teej) : Sinjara – The famous Gangaur Festival 4.Chaitra Sudi 9 (Navmi): Ram Navmi; The Birth 1 Day of Lord Shri Ram 5.From Chaitra Sudi 12 (Dwadashi) to Baisakh Sudi 8 (Ashtami): Mesh Sankranti 6.On Chaitra Sudi 11 (Ekadashi): Phool Bangla (Flower Decoration), Decoration with Rose Flowers 7.From Chaitra Sudi 15 (Poornima-the full moon day) to Baisakh Sudi 15 (poornima): "Sheetal Bhog": Sheetal –Thal Bhog is offered.
Month of Baisakh & Jyestha : ( April-May-June & May-June-July ) 1. Baisakh Sudi 3 (Akshaya Tritiya). Chandan - Yatra. Saffron & Sandal Paste is applied to the 2 Divine Holy Images. 2. Baisakh Sudi 14 (Chaturdashi) – Narsingh Jayanti: Pakhal Bhog is offered.
3. Baisakh Sudi 15 (Poornima) to Jyeshtha Sudi 13
(Trayodashi): Jalyatra; The Divine
Holy Images are
ornamentally decorated with real flowers and placed under the water showers amidst different fountains (ty fogkj) 3
4.Jyestha Sudi 15 (Poornima): Snan Yatra (Luku
;k=k); A holly bath is given(vfHk"ksd) with Saffron+ Rose Water+Cow Milk+Honey+Curd+Ghee+ Boora(dust sugar)+Itra (b=). Thereafter Bhog of various dishes is offerred. |
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Month of Asharh:1.Asharh Sudi 2 (Dooj): Rath Yatra; Thakur ( June-July-August ) in the chariot is 4 taken to circumambulation(ifjdzek). Vaishnava Mandli follows Dancing & Enchanting "Harinam Sankirtan" After taking 3 rounds of the main temple, the chariot enters the Garbh Graha from the main entrance.
2.Asharh
Sudi 11(ekadashi):Devshayani
Ekadashi Thakur Saligramji is placed in the chariot and taken to the "Tulsi"(Brinda Devi) stand. After Abhishek, Thakur Saligramji comes back.
3.Asharh Sudi 15 (Poornima): Guru Poornima; The Disappearance(frjksHko) ceremony of Shri Pad Sanatan Goswami is celebrated.
Month of Shravan: 1.From Shravan Sudi 2(dooj) to Shravan Sudi 15 (July-Aug.-Sep.)
(poornima):The Festival Of Swings (fgaMksyk mRlo);
Thakurji takes the ride on the Swings. 5 2.Shravan Sudi 3 (teej): Ghewar (a special sweet dish) bhog is offerred.
3.Shravan Sudi 15(Poornima):Raksha Bandhan; The Rakhis (various ornamental strings) are tied to the wrists of the divine holy images. On this day the sisters tie "Rakhi" on the wrists of their brothers to save them from any sort of dangers.
Month of
Bhadrapad: 1.Bhadva Budi 8 & 9 (Ashtmi &
Navmi): ( Aug-Sep-Oct ) Shri Krishna Janmashtmi, the main festival of the year; Celebrations of Lord Kirshna's Birth are 6 made on Ashtami & Nandotsava on Navmi. Shobha Yatra(a huge procession through the Main markets of the City) takes place on Navmi evening from Govind Temple. 2.Bhadva Sudi 8 (ashtami):Radha Ashtami; The festival of the birth of Adhya Shakti Radha Rani is celebrated and Chhapan Bhog (dishes of minimum 56 varieties) are offerred to the deity. 3.Bhadva Sudi 15 (Poornima): Shrimad Bhagwatotsava; Bhagwat Katha Ayojan (Holy discourses on Shrimad Bhagwatji) |
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Month of Ashvin: 1.From Asoj Sudi 1(ekam) to Asoj Sudi 9 (Navmi): ( Sep-Oct-Nov ):
Navratra
Sthapna; Navratra
Celebrations. 2.Asoj Sudi 10 (Dashmi): Vijaya Dashmi or Dashahara Celebrations 7 Kheer Bhog (Sweet Dish made with Rice & Milk) is offerred.
3.Asoj Sudi 15(Poornima): Sharad Poornima Celebrations; A special additional "Jhanki" (Darshan) is opened after the rising of Moon and "Kheer Bhog" is offerred & distributed to the devotees. 4.From Asoj Sudi 15(Poornima) to Kartik Sudi 15 (Poornima):Aakashi Deepak; After evening, every day "Aakashi Deepak"(a holy heavenly Lamp) is lighted.
Month of Kartik: 1.From Asoj Sudi 15(Poornima) to Kartik Sudi 15(Main ( Oct-Nov-Dec ) Punctual Sewa Pooja Month); Damodar Bhog (Malpua-Kheer) is offered daily. 8 2.Kartik Budi 15 (Amavasya):Deepawali Celebrations 3.Kartik Sudi 1 (Pratipada): Annakut Celebrations; "Chhappan Bhog" are offered on this day.
4.Kartik Sudi 8 (Ashtami): Gopashtami; The Holy "Cow" ( xkS ekrk ) is worshipped 5.Kartik Sudi 15 :(End of Punctual Sewa Pooja Month) Ras Poornima Celebrations with special additional Jhanki-Darshan; After Moon-Rise, "Kheer Bhog" is offered.
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Nov-Dec-Jan &
1.Mangasar Sudi 12
(Dwadashi):Vyanjan
Dwadashi Dec-Jan-Feb ) Celebrations; Special Bhog is offered in a Special Jhanki. In all the Jhankis, a special "Kapoor Aarti" 9 (Aarti with Camphor) is done. Throughout this whole month in the Mangla Jhanki, holy bath (Abhishek) is given to the deities daily 2.Mangsar Sudi 15 to Paush Sudi 15 ( Poornima ) : Paush Khichdi Bhog (both Sweet & Saline) is offered. 10 3.Paush Budi 1 (Ekam) to Paush Sudi 15 (Poornima) : Paush Bada Bhog made of Chaulai Dal (a pulse) is offered & then prasadi distributed among the devotees |
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Month of Magh: 1.Magh Budi 7(Saptami):Posh Sankranti(Mah Magh ( Jan-Feb-Mar ) Punyakal,i.e., sacred period of time of the month of Magh ). Makar Sankranti is celebrated on Magh Budi 11
Saptami.
On this day "Til (a cereal) Bhog" is offered. 2.Magh Sudi 1 (Pratipada) to Magh Sudi 15 (Poonam):Peen Ka Laddoo (A sweet dish made from rice-flour & dust of sugar) is offered.
3.Magh Sudi 5 (Panchami): Basant Panchami Celebrations (Govind-Patotsava); The ceremonies of holy bathing (Abhishek of Thakur Shriji) & worship of Devi Saraswati ( goddess of intelligence & education ), take place. All Basanti Paridhan ( yellow colour robes ) are put on by the deities . Thereafter, Bhog as usual is offered.
4. Magh Sudi 7 ( Saptami ):
Bhanu Saptami (Surya Saptami);The"Advityacharya Mahaprabhu Jayanti" is celebrated 5.Magh Sudi 10 (Dashmi) Radha-Damodar Patotsava 6.Magh Sudi 13 ( Trayodashi ): Nityananda
Mahaprabhu Patotsava Ceremonies take place. Kheer & Malpua Bhog is offered. 7.Magh Sudi 15 (Purnima) Radha-Gopinath Patotsava
Month of Falgun: 1.Falguni Budi 14 (Chaudas): Maha Shiv Ratri
( Feb-Mar-April
) Celebrations: Pooja-Aarti done by the Management in Mandir Shri Gopeshwar Mahadeo. 12 2.From Falgun Budi 10 (Dashmi) to Falguni Sudi 15
(Poornima): Rachna
Fagotsava / Holika
Utsava; From Falgun Budi Dashmi "Rachna Fagotsava Jhankis are made using special type of dust colours; Cultural Programmes are organised on Falgun Sudi Ashtami, Navmi & Dashmi; From Ekadashi to Chaudas and Poornima, Fagotsava – the Festival of of "Holi" is celebrated. Bhog is offerred as usual .
3.Falguni Sudi 11 (Ekadashi): Aanwala Ekadashi ( vkWaoyk ,dkn'kh ); Worship of Aanwala ( vkWaoyk ) plant is done in temple campus. 4.Falgun Sudi 15 ( Poornima ) :
Shri
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Mandir Radha Damodarji, Chaura Rasta, Jaipur Widely
known as Jaipur ke Kartik ke Thakurji, is a
1.Hari Bhakti Vilas, written by Shrimad Gopal Bhatt Goswami, "Goureshvacharya" 2.Purohit Darpana, compiled by Pandit Surendra Mohan Bhattacharya
The established routine system of Sewa (lsok) is known as 'Ashta-yam Sewa' in which Seven Jhankis are opened daily for the public. There are set Hymns (Hktu & dhrZu) for each Jhanki linked to the theme & emotions inherent to that Jhanki. These are either in Hindi or in Bengali. When the "Kirtan" is at it's height, it is a live experience of the presence of that OMNIPRESENT HIMSELF. HE Says:
It is a deep divine experience to see the devotees fondly singing these hymns with rhyme & rhythm. After the "Deeksha", the Goswamis, Sebaits (-), Pujaris and vaishnava Devotees start wearing (put on) 'Tilak' known as 'URDHVA PUNDA' which signifies the bottom of the feet (pj.k) of Lord Damodar ( Krishna –" Hkxoku ukjk;.k ").
This 'Tilak' is made by Gopi Chandan Sand Stick & is put-on, on twelve Parts of the body enchanting the specified Mantras as mentioned here-under :
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Indra and everyone of the gods
togetherwith the great saints seers and sages, each one without exception, loved to
behold. It was a de
light beyond words to witness the MOTHER YASHODA
trying to tie the little KRISHNA with a
rope. (Damodar literally means
'with the rope around the waist' (abdomen). The LORD of the universe
teases at first and then surrenders to the bosom love and affection of a
MOTHER. The Divine Aroma of the scene enchants even when it enters one's
dreams! It was a sight to behold!
p
Goswami gave this same DIVINE Name to the small image of Lord Krishna
which he made together with the image of Shri Radha, inspired by the
Divinity in his dreams; Both together called RADHA-DAMODAR ! In
fullfilment of the directions received in the dreams he handed over these
images to his dear nephew Jeeva Goswami for his personal worship.
Blessed was he with this exquisite
Heavenly Bliss. His cherished dream came true. Long ever
since he intensely desired he could adore and serve his Devotion Shri RADHA-DAMODAR with
his own hands !
The Historians quote:
of the LORD of universe HIMSELF, granted salvation to both the sons of
Lord Kuber - Nalkoobar & Manigreeva from the curse of Devrishi Narad which
destined them to become & remain as the Trees "Yamlarjuna" in Brij bhoomi.
He
had a unique white golden complexion and, therefore, gained the name of "Gaurang
Deva". "Gaur" was his popular name. After Him ‘Bengal’ came to be known as
'Gaur Desh' as well. Nitai was his elder brother. He was born in Navadwipa (
West Bengal) at Mayapur on Phalgun Purnima in 1486 A.D.. Therefrom begins
the History of This Glorious Heritage which this Thikana of Mandir
Shri Radha Damodarji continues to uphold ! 
Temple Radhadamodarji is Governed and
managed by its Sole Sevayat. The Glorious Heritage finds its Origin from 1008
SHRI SHRI CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU, the founder of the MADHVIYA GOURIA SAMPRADAYA.
Right Since the Times of Akbar the Great, the Heritage in its chain, descends
now to the present Sole Sebait, SHRI MALAY KUMAR GOSWAMI, an
enlightened, educated, dedicated young Man with Simple Living & High
Thinking, ever engaged to the service of every living being, determined
to preserve, promote and proliferate the Nature to the cause of The Humanity and the Divinity.
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and Saint Galav Rishi(
).
It invites every human being to feel the touch
of The Celestial Grace from This Divinity Incarneted o
Folded Hands,
We Do Express
our acknowledgements
&
gratitude to one
& all,