- Special Features
Foundation Year1966Sthala TreeTheerthamRiver CruiseRathamArchitectureOther Speciality
- Sthala Puran
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.
- Architecture
The beckoning landscape opposite the city of Guwahati across the mighty Brahmaputra is UTTAR-GUWAHATI :A semi township, it is that adores the holy shrine of Lord Doul Govinda at the eastern part historically wellknown as Raja-dooar, meaning the king's gate. The den of the city Guwahati flows down the river leaving North Guwahati alone, a place in quiet solitude. The Mandir premises a place of divine bliss are of recent construction started in seventies of the last century with donation/ contribution from devotees. The project for construction of devotees rest house taken up near the Mandir premises has been completed and is ready for occupation. The location of the Mandir, the Doul and the two openhalls with other adjunct sheds is on a strip of high land cut out and levelled on the northern slope of the Chandra Bharoti hillock. Whereas the main Mandir of the sanctum and the open hall in the front and the Douls to the eastern side are all concrete structures, the second open hall in front of the Douls is of Assam type roof The Bat- Chora (i.e. the gate) and the entire Mandir premises present a graceful look to any visitor bringing about a serence atmosphere to the locality. The campus is a well-laid-out project of the public of Raja-Dooar in collaboration of other devotees of the neighbouring areas. All these new constructions in place of the old Namghar, Monikut and Doul have come to being with the grace of Lord Doul-Govinda.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Devotees congregate every morning in the Mandir premises of Lord Doul Govinda and wait agog in a long queue for pretty long, sometimes for hours, to offer obeisance to the deity at the sanctum sanctorum. Such congregations reach peak size, swelling into several thousand in number, during winter months of Magha & Faguna and also at the beginning of the year in Bohag. Blissful devotion (Bhakti-Rosa) pervades the place sanctifying every soul that comes here. All worldly cravings get sublimated in the human heart with the total surrender at the feet of Lord Doul Govinda. Devotees are attracted to this shrine at Raja-door from all directions. Some come by road and others crossing the Brahmaputra from the south bank by ferry service or engine fitted boats (in place of country boats of earlier times). Every day the message of Lord Doul-Govinda goes spreading to the nook and the corner of this part of the planet.
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.
Offerings to DeityStotras and Mantras
- FestivalsHoliThe 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 programs 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.Shri Krishna JanmashtamiShri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great reverence in the month of (Bhadra) in the Mandir premises. This annual celebration draws a large number of devotees. Local residents remain awake almost all night to attend the Puja and Hom-Janjya, singing devotional songs in praise of Lord Vishnu.Tirobhab TithiTirobhab Tithi"(Death Anniversary) of Sankardeva and Madhabdeva As the very basis of Doul Govinda temple is Krishna culture performed by the great Baishnava Saints. Sri Sankardeva and Sri Madhabdeva the "Tirobhab Tithi" of both the Mahapurusha are observed with Naam Prasangha and lively discussion on the rich contributions, they have made to our society in the shape of religion and culture.Kati BahuKati Bihu is celebrated on the tithi of "Sankranti" of Aahina and kartika. "Akash-Banti" is offered to Lord Bishnu with Puja and Nam-Kirtana in the eveningMagha PurnimaAnother auspicious day is the full moon night in the month of Magha (Maghi Purnima) which in some years falls in the month of Falguna also. Several thousands of devotees gather on this day turning the Mandir campus a sea of men-women and children. Despite the huge number, all devotees conduct themselves with discipline until late hours in the afternoon. Bhoga is cooked in quintals on this sacred day for the devotees of whom many pool their might for the purpose, the devotees come here to pray to Lord Doul Govinda for the fulfillment of their desire, which Mahaprabhu Doul Govinda grants.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- PrasadhasA 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.
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
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