Govindaji
Temple, Imphal,
Manipur
Govindaji
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Imphal, capital
city of Manipur State, India. The temple is located next to the palace of the
former rulers of the Manipur. The Meitheis,
an ethnic group of Manipur, are the ardent devotees of the Lord of this temple.
Legends & History
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The Temple
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Festivals
Janmashtami, 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 Purnima in
February, and Kartik Purnima in October.
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. 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.
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 independence. However, on
popular demand by the public, it is now managed by a Board with members drawn
from the priest community and important people of the city. The Chief
Minister of the state is the Board's president.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Imphal Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Imphal
Airport and 206 Kms from Jiribam Railway Station. Imphal is connected by
the National Highway to
major cities like Guwahati, Kohima,
Agartala, Shillong, Dimapur, Aizawl,
and Silchar.
The temple is located next to the palace of the former rulers of the Manipur.
Location
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