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Gopinaath Temple
- Ningthoukong,Manipur
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Overview
Gopinaath temple of Ningthoukong is a temple dedicated to God Gopinaath (Lord Krishna). Lord Krishna was also known as Gopinaath, as he was loved and worshipped with great devotion by the Gopis (young girls) of his hometown, Brindavan.
About The Temple
It is the second largest in Manipur. The huge white coloured building is well maintained. The temple has some beautiful paintings that narrate beautiful love scenes known as Raas Lila, of Lord Krishna with Radha and the Gopis. The idol of the Lord is worth watching that hundreds of devotees come to the temple to offer prayers. The festival of Janmaashtmi is celebrated with great pomp and fare.
History of the Temple
The idol of the Lord was built from a tree trunk during the reign of Maharaj Karta. When the king came to Ningthoukong during his journey, he met a tribal woman called Keshori, whom he married. They had a son Prince Puraraj who later took care of the idol. The idol was earlier worshipped at Konung Leikai, Kwasiphai and later was brought to Ningthoukong where it is worshipped currently.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest Airport to Ningthoukong is Tulihal Airport in Imphal which is about 28 km away.
Railways
The nearest railway station is Dhimapur in Nagaland.
Road
Ningthoukong is connected by good roads to Imphal.
Temple Address
Gopinaath Temple,
Ningthoukong, Bishnupur,
Manipur, India, Pin code – 795 126.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Fame
- Freedom from diseases
- Wealth
- Courage
- Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects
- Relief from bondage
Shlokas
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.