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Krishna temple in Jaipur's City Palace complex, the city's most beloved shrine with set jhanki darshans.
Govind Dev Ji is a form of Krishna and the presiding deity of the Kachhwaha rulers, whose idol was brought from Vrindavan. The temple sits in the Jai Niwas garden within the City Palace complex, aligned so the Maharaja could see the deity from the Chandra Mahal. Devotees gather for a series of short jhanki (curtained) darshans through the day, and the temple is packed on Janmashtami.
Highlights
- Seven daily jhanki darshans
- Located in Jai Niwas garden, City Palace complex
- Janmashtami celebrations
Tips
- Darshan windows are short – check the day's jhanki schedule.
- Very crowded on festivals.
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