Govind Dev Ji Temple
गोविंद देव जी मंदिर
A Krishna temple north of the City Palace, the royal guardian deity's shrine. As the doors open seven times a day for worship, devotees sing prayers with great fervour.
Govind Dev Ji is the royal guardian deity of Jaipur, Krishna. The image was brought here from Vrindavan in 1735 and enshrined in a temple in a garden north of the City Palace. The temple faces the royal palace, so the maharajas could see the image directly from inside the palace. The curtain is opened for worship (darshan) seven times a day, and devotees sing prayers together, creating a deeply moving atmosphere. Entry is free, shoes must be removed, and photography is prohibited in the inner sanctum. It can be reached on foot from the City Palace or Jantar Mantar.
Opening hours
Approx. 04:30–21:30; open in time slots
Nearby sights
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar
- Isarlat (Swargasuli Tower)
- Hawa Mahal
- Nahargarh Fort
- Johari Bazaar & Bapu Bazaar
- Royal Gaitore Cenotaphs
- Albert Hall Museum