7. ISKCON Jaipur Sri Giridari dauji temple
Objectives:
Objective 1: To know about the History and purpose of Iskcon temples including the one in Jaipur
Objective 2:To learn about the unique features and attractions of ISKCON Temple in Jaipur
Objective 1: To know about the History and purpose of Iskcon temples including the one in Jaipur
ISKCON temples were established in the year 1966 in different parts of the world and were established by Srila Prabhupada. He established the temples of Lord Sri Krishna in Kali Yuga to spread the messages of Sri Krishna all over the world.
This ISKCON temple in Jaipur is famous all over Rajasthan for its beauty. Due to its supernatural beauty, this temple attracts a lot of devotees of Lord Sri Krishna throughout the year. A large number of devotees come here to see Lord Krishna and to get the knowledge given by him. Devotees feel a wonderful peace and energy as soon as they enter this temple, which makes their body very energetic. A unique deity of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani has been installed here, which attracts the mind of the devotees. Prasadam is distributed to every devotee who comes here on behalf of the temple administration.
Objective 2: To learn about the unique features and attractions of ISKCON Temple in Jaipur.
ISKCON Temple is an important place in the city of Jaipur. It is one of the most famous temples all over India.
It has a long history that dates back to the 1970s when it was built on the land donated by Raja Mahendra Singh, as a place for people from all walks of life to worship and find peace.
The main reason why you should visit this temple is because it is a place where people from different religious backgrounds come together and share their love for God, which we can never experience anywhere else.
Objective 3: TTo know the importance of ISKCON temples as a representation of Indian culture and traditions.
ISKCON temples are a place to find peace in India. They provide a spiritual experience and are unique because of their culture.
Visiting the ISKCON temple in India is an opportunity to experience the culture of the country in an environment free from discrimination. Hinduism is often viewed as exclusive, but like the Hare Krishna Temple, there are temples for everyone, regardless of your religion or faith. ISKCON temples provide an opportunity to those with spiritual awakening to explore Indian culture and traditions while providing peace.
Objective 4: To understand the etiquette and guidelines for visiting an Indian temple, including dress code, behavior, and restrictions on photography.
Visiting an Indian temple for the first time can be a confusing and intimidating experience. There are some guidelines that will help the guest understand how they should dress and behave.
- It is customary to remove shoes before entering a Hindu temple.
- Women should cover their head with a sari or dupatta
- Men should wear kurta-pyjama with pajamas, or pants with a waist-coat over a shirt.
- Guests should enter the temple in a single file and should not touch anything on the way.
- Guests are not allowed to take photographs inside the temple as it is considered disrespectful to the deity of the temple.
Objective 5: To know the inspiration behind the establishment of the Krishna Balarama Temple in Jaipur.
Srila Prabhupada envisioned spreading the worship of Sri Sri Radha Govindaji to the whole world, expressing his desire to establish a beautiful Krishna Balarama Temple in Jaipur. In a letter, he wrote,
“So I want to open a duplicate Krishna Balarama temple in Jaipur. I am separately sending copies of pictures of our Krishna Balarama Temple in Vrindaban. Of course there is also Radha Krishna and Gaura Nitai. I wish that you have some land in Jaipur and help us in constructing a temple like in Vrindaban. “
(13, July 1975)
To know the key milestones in the establishment and growth of ISKCON Jaipur.
In 1991, ISKCON Jaipur began its journey, inspired by Srila Prabhupada’s vision. Then, in 2019, the grand opening of the temple was held, fulfilling Srila Prabhupada’s desire for a Krishna Balarama Mandir in Jaipur. Today, ISKCON Jaipur stands as a testament to his devotion and serves as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment for all.
Objective 6: To know the story behind the creation of the stained glass paintings, including the artist’s inspiration and collaboration with the temple.
It was a long Journey to complete (from 2006 to 2018). There is no temple in the world that has Stained Glass Paintings of Lord Krishna’s Lila. When the leaders of the Australian Stained Glass society visited, they declared this work of art as world class workmanship, equal of anywhere in the world. This is the first ISKCON Temple in the world to have this honor.
Mr. Colin Greenwood from Sydney (Australia), is the artist for this wonderful work. He had met Srila Prabhupada early and always had a desire to present Krishna Consciousness in Stained Glass. Working in ISKCON Auckland Temple he made a magnificent window before coming to Jaipur where he setup the production studio and trained local men to produce stained glass windows.
Objective 7: To know the story of Jaya and Vijaya, the doorkeepers of Vaikuntha, and their connection to the Dashavatar.
Dashavatar
Begins with Jaya and Vijaya, the door keepers of Vaikuntha and then the ten windows of the Dashavatar. The paintings have Gem Stone Shape Colored Glasses which give a crystal appearance and direct light. In each window there is an average of three thousand pieces of glass. This is certainly a work of art, intense and time consuming.
Objective 8: To know the different deities and personalities featured in the Pravachan Hall, including the Six Goswamis and Panch-Tattva.
In Pravachan Hall there are the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan:
● Sri Rupa Goswami
● Sri Sanatana Goswami
● Sri Raghunath Bhatta Goswami
● Sri Jiva Goswami
● Sri Gopal Bhatta Goswami
● Sri Raghunath Das Goswami
Then Lord Jagannath and Lord Baladeva with Maa Subhadra in between.
Finally the Panch-Tattva:
● Sri Advaita Acharya
● Lord Nityananda
● Lord Caitanya
● Sri Gadadhara
● Sri Srivas Thakur
Objective 9: To describe the scenes from Krishna Lila depicted in the stained glass windows, including Kaliya Lila and Govardhan Lila.
Krishna Lila
As we enter the Parikrama, either side, there are two windows of Vrindavan Forest. Kaliya Lila in three windows on south side and on north side Govardhan Lila in three windows. Again two more Vrndavan Forest windows before we enter the Pravachan Hall. Each window had to be made to exactly fit the steel framing and each steel frame made to fit the stone, a very exact exercise.
