Doul Gobinda Mandir

Doul Gobinda Mandir : Doul Govinda Mandir is one of the famous temples of Assam. It is a place of historical importance. The temple and shrines, copper plates and rock inscription indicate a glorious heritage in and around North Guwahati. The holy Daul Govinda Mandir is perfectly placed at the beautiful foot hills of Chandrabharati Hill at Rajaduar, a place east of North Guwahati and this natural ambience heightens the sanctity of this place of worship.
Every day hundreds of pilgrims assemble here, particularly, during the month of Magha and on the auspicious full moon day. The temple is mainly devoted to Lord Krishna.Daul Govinda Mandir has two idols that of Lord Shyamaray and Lord Govinda. Besides, there is an Namghar along with the temple within the same premises. 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 Doul Govinda Mandir in Assam is famous for its Holi celebrations in the month of February-March. Holi is observed by the local people for five days with various programme and about five thousand pilgrims are always assembled at the Mandir premises during this time.
Daily activities of the Doul Govinda 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.

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