![]() While bathing the idol, the water poured on the deity, and it is called 'Charnamrit' which is later collected in a sacred pot and distributed among the devotees throughout the day who come to seek lord's blessing. And after that this temple remains open for devotees who come and offer prayers to lord. Another aarti of the day is performed a short while later and this aarti is called Dhoop Aarti. After that door of Nij Mandir is closed for short period. In morning, deity are placed in Nij Mandir where first aarti or prayer called Mangala Aarti is performed. And these are Mangla, Dhoop, Shringar, Rajbhog, Utthapan, Dhoop, Sandhya and finally Shayan. ![]() The deity here are offered the same luxuries and necessary things – like bathing, changing of clothes, offering of lord's favorite cooked foods, fruits, including retirement to rest in Sijja Mandir (which is sleeping room) along with other things.Īccording to the sects, there are eight important services which are offered regularly. The deity here is conceived as living being and offer services just like one servant offers his services to his master. Instead, a rigorous sewa (Service to Lord) is performed day and night based on the appropriate seasons and time. One of the very interesting facts about this temple with regards to Nitya Seva is that there is no formal puja or prayer offered to Lord Krishna and Radha. He sings all praises and devoted himself in the service of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. Goswami Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu was a blind follower and consider himself a servant of Radha Rani. Shri Radha is the main deity in this temple. Shri Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu carried this Idol, which on his arrival at Vrindavan was set up at 'Oonchi Thaur' (High Cliff) (Madanter) on the bank of the Yamuna. ![]() Lord Shiva then gave him the idol of Shri RadhaVallabh Ji Maharaj from his heart and told him the method of its service. ![]() Lord Shiva was pleased and insisted that Atmadeva Brahman be blessed with his wish. ![]() Idol in Radha Ballav TempleThe ancestor of Atmadeva Brahman had performed penance at Mount Kailasha worshipping Lord Shiva. Later, Goswami Hit Harivansh Mahaprabhu placed this idol on high cliff on the bank of Yamuna. This is believed that Lord Radha Vallabh idol is provided by Lord Shiva to ancestor of Atmadeva Brahman at mount Kailash where he went for worship and penance. This majestic temple is created in eclectic style. The wall of this amazing temple is 10 feet in thickness and are pierced in 2 stages. This majestic temple is built with red sandstones which was then used for only constructing imperial buildings, high palaces and royal forts. This ancient temple is living dialogue between Hinduism and Islam in Medieval Architecture. ![]()
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