ImportMaster at 21:06, 18 May 2022

2022-05-18T21:06:59Z

New page

{{Short description|HIndu temple in Kankroli}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox Mandir
| name = Dwarkadhish Temple, Kankroli
| image = Dwarkadhish Kankroli.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| map_type =
| map_caption =
| other_names =
| proper_name =
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Rajasthan]]
| district = [[Rajsamand]]
| location = [[Kankroli]]
| elevation_m =
| deity = Dwarkadhish (form of [[Krishna]])
| festivals=[[Janmashtami]], [[Holi]], [[Diwali]]etc.
| architecture = Rajputana
| temple_quantity =
| monument_quantity=
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = 1676
| creator = Maharana of Mewar, Goswami GirdharJi
| website = http://www.shrinathjihelpline.com/dwarkadhish-temple-rajsamand-nathdwara.html
}}
'''Dwarkadhish Ji''' is a Hindu Temple, situated on the southern bank of the Rajsamand lake in [[Kankroli]]. The temple commands a very fine view of the lake. This temple is temple is dedicated to Dwarkadhish Ji, one of the seven swaroops of [[Pushtimarg]] of [[Vallabhacharya]].

[[File:Dwarkadhish Temple Gate Kankroli.pdf|thumb|Dwarkadhish Temple Gate, Kankroli]]

==History==
Originally, Dwarkadhish Ji temple was in Gokul. During Mughal rule, temples were threatened with frequent invasions, vandalism and arson. Dwarkadhish ji, was also exposed to this danger. Apprehending danger to Dwarkadhish Ji, Goswami Girdharji took the deity with him to Ahmedabad. Due to apprehension there as well, he was invited to Mewar in 1671 AD.<ref>Agarwal, B.D. {{Google books|ZnsbAAAAIAAJ|Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Udaipur|page=51}}</ref><ref name="DevsthanVibhag">{{cite web | last=Shri | first=DwarkadhishJi | title=Devstahan Vibhaag| website=devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in | url=https://devasthan.rajasthan.gov.in/images/rajsamand/dwarkadheeshji.htm | access-date=5 March 2022}}</ref>

Maharana Raj Singh granted village of Asotiya for Dwarkadhish Ji. Temple was constructed in Asotiya. <ref>Agarwal, B.D. {{Google books|ZnsbAAAAIAAJ|Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Udaipur|page=590}}</ref> After [[Rajsamand_Lake | Rajsamand Lake]] was built, due to heavy rainfall, the Aasotia temple was flooded and the temple became islet. MaharajKumar AmarSingh allocated Darikhana and Haveli's high ground for construction of new temple of DwarkadhishJi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.shrinathjihelpline.com/dwarkadhish-temple-rajsamand-nathdwara.html|title = Dwarkadhish | shrinathji Temple Kankroli Darshan Time, nathdwara Visiting Places}}</ref>

Temple is built in haveli form and beauty of the temple tends to be enhanced because of the lush greenery of the surroundings. More and more additions were done to the temple complex over the time. The temple sits on the high bank of Rajsamand Lake. The shikhar is generally a noticeable characteristic decorated with various sculptures. The priest and attendants of the temples are Gosains, whose ancestors were Brijwasis. (inhabitants of Brij).<ref>Agarwal, B.D. {{Google books|ZnsbAAAAIAAJ|Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Udaipur|page=590}}</ref>

Darshan of the deity is available in following aartis:
*Morning Mangla
*Shringar
*Gwal
*Raj Bhog
*Utthapan
*Bhog
*Arti
*Sahyan.

People from every corner of the country come here for Darshan.

==Festivals==
Festivals are held in the tradition of Pushtimarg.<ref name="DevsthanVibhag"/>

*Janamashtami<ref name="Gandhi 2020">{{cite web | last=Gandhi | first=Rakesh | title=Video : पंचामृत स्नान करा श्रीजी बावा व द्वारकाधीश को धराया विशेष शृंगार - Panchamrit bathe, Shreeji Bawa and Dwarkadhish | website=Patrika News | date=13 August 2020 | url=https://www.patrika.com/rajsamand-news/panchamrit-bathe-shreeji-bawa-and-dwarkadhish-6336212/ | language=hi | access-date=5 March 2022}}</ref>
*Nanda Mahotsava
*Deepawali
* Annkuta <ref name="Saini 2019">{{cite web | last=Saini | first=Dinesh | title=बड़ा फैसला: राजस्थान में बंद होगी इस मंदिर की तीन सौ साल पुरानी ये परंपरा, पीठाधीश ने लिया निर्णय - Dwarkadhish Mandir Kankroli, Rajsamand | website=Patrika News | date=30 October 2019 | url=https://www.patrika.com/rajsamand-news/dwarkadhish-mandir-kankroli-rajsamand-5288754/ | language=hi | access-date=5 March 2022}}</ref>
* Patotsava
*Phag in Phalgun month
*Holi
*Dolotsava
*Ramnavmi
*Akshai Tritiya
*Various Ratha Yatras<ref name="Jat 2018">{{cite web | last=Jat | first=Ratan Lal | title=FESTIVAL : कांकरोली में धूमधाम से मनेगा महाप्रभु वल्लभाचार्य का का उत्सव, निकलेगी शोभायात्रा - Shri Dwarkadhish temple at kankroli | website=Patrika News | date=12 April 2018 | url=https://www.patrika.com/rajsamand-news/shri-dwarkadhish-temple-at-kankroli-2634833/ | language=hi | access-date=5 March 2022}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Links==
*http://www.shrinathjihelpline.com/dwarkadhish-temple-rajsamand-nathdwara.html

{{Hindu temples in Rajasthan}}

{{coord missing|Rajasthan}}

[[Category:Hindu temples in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Rajsamand district]]
[[Category:Krishna]]
[[Category:Mewar]]

Dwarkadhish Kankroli - Revision history

ImportMaster at 21:06, 18 May 2022