Doul Govinda Mandir — Attraction in Assam

Situated on the northern banks of the Brahmaputra river, on the foot hills of Chandrabharati hill, the Doul Govinda temple is one of the most important religious spots in Guwahati, Assam. The presiding deity in the temple is Lord Krishna. This temple is one of the most revered shrines of lord Krishna in Guwahati. There is a Namghar (Assamese place of worship) in the temple premise. The Doul Govinda temple is also known to possess immense scenic beauty. Many tourists come to visit the temple and offer their praying to Lord Krishna.It is said that one Ganga Ram Barua of Nalbari brought the idol of Lord Krishna from Sandhyasar- a secluded place near Nalbari and installed it in Rajaduar. He used to perform regular "puja" and “archana” in the temple. From that time onwards regular “puja” and “archana” is performed in the Doul Govinda temple and the festival of Holi is celebrated here. The first original structure of the temple was built over a hundred and fifty years ago and it was again renovated in 1966. Presently, the Doul Govinda temple is managed by a committee of 25 membersDaily worship of Lord Krishna takes place in the Doul Govinda temple. The worship in the temple begins with the opening of the temple at 7 am daily. The idol of lord Krishna is bathed with traditional rituals and practices followed by “archana”. Devotees start coming to the temple after the opening of the temple to offer prayer to the lord. The process continues till the end of the day. The temple doors are closed for a period of time during noon for offering “bhog” to the lord which is followed by distribution of the “bhog” to the devotees in a hall. In the evening “Arati” is done of the lord singing devotional songs.The Doul Govinda temple is famous for celebrating the festivals of lord Krishna. Different festivals are celebrated in the Doul Govinda temple throughout the year. Among all the festivals celebrated in the temple the festival of colours is the foremost. Holi is celebrated here with much fanfare and gaiety in the temple. The festival of Holi is celebrated for a period of five days in the temple. Local people celebrate Holi in the temple by organizing different programmes. During this time of the year thousands of pilgrims gather here in the temple to celebrate the festival of colours. Janamastami is another festival celebrated with equal enthusiasm in the Doul Govinda Mandir like Holi. The celebration of the festival draws a huge number of devotees to the temple. Throughout the night “puja” and “hom-jagya” is performed in the temple during Janasmastami. The temple also celebrates the Maghi Purnima festival. During this time “bhog” is prepared and distributed among...

Doul Govinda Temple is one of the important temples of Kamrup, Assam, India. It is situated on the northern banks, on the foot hills of Chandra Bharati hill at Rajaduar, North Guwahati. The temple is mainly devoted to Lord Krishna. Besides, there is an Namghar along with the temple within the same premises. The temple is open and accessible all the year round, but one can enjoy the thrill of a river cruise as well as walking on white sands of the beaches of Brahmaputra, from the month of November to April. Several stories exists regarding this deity and how 'He' was brought here by late Ganga Ram Barooah from a place called Sandhyasar near Nalbari. The first structure of Doul Govinda Temple was erected more than one hundred and fifty years ago but it was again renovated in 1966. The temple is known for its Holi celebrations in the month of February–March. Holi is observed by the local people for five days with various programmes and about five thousand pilgrims are always assembled at the temple premises during this time. Special Ferry service is available to the temple from Guwahati to Rajaduar at this time. Daily activities of the Doul Govinda Temple start early, with the opening of the doors at seven in the morning. The priest bathes the idol and then performs the Archana. The worshipers start coming in from an hour after this, which continues till the end of the day. In between that, the temple remains closed during the afternoon. In the evening the Arati is performed by singing devotional songs or 'Kirtaan'. Prasada followed by Bhoga is distributed among the devotees in open hall, during afternoon hours daily. A good number of devotees contribute to the temple Management to offer Bhoga and Thagi (Sarai) on their behalf with or without craving. Such devotees get some amount of Bhoga for taking home from the counter. Generally Ferries as well as Steamers are available from Fancy Bazaar Ferry Ghat to Rajaduar, which is the easiest and fastest means, to reach the temple. After landing on Rajaduar, It is a five-minute walk to reach the Temple. Trekkers are available from Kharguli, as well as from Adabari...

Doul Govinda Mandir is one of the famous temples of Assam. It is situated on the northern banks, on the foot hills of Chandrabharati hill at Rajaduar, North Guwahati. The temple is mainly devoted to Lord Krishna. Besides, there is a Namghar (assamese place of worship) along with the temple within the same premises. Several stories exist regarding this deity and how 'He' was brought here by late Ganga Ram Barooah from a place called Sandhyasar near Nalbari. The first structure of Doul Govinda Temple was erected more than one hundred and fifty years ago but it was again renovated in 1966. the idol of Lord Krishna which is consecrated at the sanctum sanctorum was found miraculously. Once it was rumoured that a milch cow, used to free herself and enter the quaint woods of the Sandhya-Jhar, located near the hamlet of Jekeria in Rongia Subdivision of Kamrup district on every predawn. Every day, the cow stopped at a Birina grass bush upon which milk used to flow spontaneously from the udder. When the Sadaar Administrator Gargaram Barooah heard about this strange event, he himself went there on elephant's back to witness the whole episode. He later on ordered to dig the place and the beautiful idol of Lord Krishna playing the flute was found. Later on, this idol was consecrated in the Doul Govinda Temple on the Holi utsav. Daily activities of the Doul Govinda Temple start early, with the opening of the doors at seven in the morning. The priest bathes the idol and then performs the Archana. The worshipers start coming in from an hour after this, which continues till the end of the day. In between that, the temple remains closed during the afternoon. In the evening the Arati is performed by singing devotional songs or 'Kirtaan'. Prasada followed by Bhoga is distributed among the devotees in open hall, during afternoon hours daily. A good number of devotees contribute to the temple Management to offer Bhoga and Sarai on their behalf with or without craving. Such devotees get some amount of Bhoga for taking home from...