Situated on the northern banks of Brahmaputra, North Guwahati, Assam, Doul Govinda Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The first structure of the temple was erected more than 150 yeras ago. It was renovated again in 1966.

Location Assam, Kamrup, Guwahati

Legend

According to the legends, 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. Everyday, the cow was stopped by a Birina grass bush upon which milk used to flow spontaneously from her udder. When the Sadaar Administrator Gargaram Barooah heard this 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 Deul Govinda Temple on the Holi utsav.

Architecture

The first temple of the Doul Govinda was built around 150 years back. But later on, the new temple is constructed in a modernized architecture at a beautiful location by the Brahmaputra River. Devotees are attracted by the well-maintained premises of the temple. Starting from the Bat-Chora or the main gate of the shrine, to the whole temple premise, looks wonderful because of the serene nature surrounding the place. Other significant constructions of the temple apart from the Sanctum Santorum are the  Namghar, Monikut, devotees' rest house and the Doul.

Culture

The North-Eastern state of Assam is one of the largest states in India and is blessed with excellent weather, flora and fauna. The state is blessed with the mighty Brahmaputra River that is one of the major sources of water for irrigation and livelihood for the local people out there. The national parks and reserves of Kaziranga and Manas are often visited by the tourists to explore the widest range of rhinos in India.

Defining Assam will be incomplete without mentioning about the heavenly tea they produce. The Assam tea has achieved the international reputation for its strong flavor.                      

Besides the breathtaking views of nature, Assam boasts of its century-old cultures that they have preserved till date. It is said that Assam is the meeting ground of innumerable cultures. Today's Ahomiya people or the inhabitants of Assam are said to have their origins from the different racial stocks including Indo-Iranian, Burmese, Mongolian, and Aryan groups.

The Ahomiyas have a strong cultural background. With their indigenous form of music and dance, Assam has created a place in the cultural platform across India and the world.  Bihu, Tea Folk's Jhumur Dance, Bagurumba, Deodhani, Bhortal Nritya, Satriya Nritya are some of their finest performing arts.

Assam also houses some of the ancient temples of the world. During the era of the Kamrupa Kings, the temples were mostly built. Kamakshya Devi Temple, Umananda Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Vasistha Temple and Ashram, Bhuvaneswari Temple, Janardana Temple etc are some of the worth mentioning century-old Hindu shrines, enriched with legends, history, and architecture.

Darsan Info

Doul Govinda Temple is open from 8:00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M.

Darsan Dresscode

No specific dress codeto visit the temple.

Temple Rituals

Daily at 7 a.m. Lord Krishna is bathed following the traditional rituals and practices. The pujarchana is offered daily along with serving the bhoga.In the evening, Arati is offered along with the beautiful devotional song performances.

Special Rituals

Holi, Maghi Purnima, Janmastami

Additional Info

 

Eateries near Doul Govinda Temple :-

J B's, Hot Pot

Food Villa

Naga Food Court

Delight Restaurant

 

 Supermarket : Available