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Govind Dev Ji

गोविन्द देव जी
Also known as: Govinda Deva, Jaipur Krishna, Govind Dev Ji Temple

About

The presiding deity of the Govind Dev Ji Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The deity was originally installed in Vrindavan by Raja Man Singh of Amber and later moved to Jaipur. Represents Krishna as the protector and lord of the Kachwaha dynasty.

Attributes

KrishnaJaipur deityRoyal patronageVrindavan origin

Symbols

FlutePeacock featherCrownLotus
Consort
Radha

Associated Mantras

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Govind Dev Stotram

Festivals

JanmashtamiHoliRadhashtamiAnnakut

Scriptures

Bhagavata Purana

Regions Worshipped

JaipurRajasthanNorth India

Iconography

Black stone deity with characteristic features. Crowned, holding flute. Often with Radha beside him. Regal, divine expression.