The temple was founded by Gopal Das Mehta in 1970. Gopal Mandir is named after Gopal Das Mehta ji and amoung the top 10 places to visit near Pitampura. This temple is dedicated to the blue god lord Krishna , and various other deities which includes lord hanuman, lord ram, laxman and sita mata, lord Ganesha and divine shiva linga in the middle core of the temple premises. The whole infrastructure is carved with holy gist the one can observe by admitting there.
Speciality
Amidst a large compound, this north-faced temple is built with pitch black stone on a Jagati (a raised platform in Hindu shrines & temples) which also helps devotees in circumambulation. The architectural configuration of Gopal Mandir consists of an ornamental sunken panel in a chamber and an assembly hall. Idols of Lord Krishna & Radha dwells on a heightened stage in the square chamber.
The entrance gate is simple and rectangular. Right in front of the entrance gate, two statues are seated one is of Garuda, a Hindu deity with the half body as an eagle, and another one is of Lord Ganesha, a Hindu god with the head similar to an elephant. Both the statues are seated with their bodies and faces in opposite directions. The hall of the temple rests on a total of thirty pillars with corridors on three sides.
Pillars are ornamented with golden embellishments. It is made with an exquisite sense of splendour & creativity. The blending of the former can be clearly seen as an implementation of Malwa-Maratha manner of architecture. Roof of the hall bears a chandelier which is responsible for the lighting facilities in the temple. From both historic and archaeological point of view, the structure is praiseworthy.
Best Time To Visit
MORNING 6.00AM TO 12.00PM
EVENING 4.00PM TO 9.00PM
How To Reach
From metro one can get through the red line and get off at Pitampura metro station and from there it takes 10 min by taxi and 15-18 min via walking.
Facts
Once in a year, the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated all over the city with on an immense basis. Gopal Mandir is a major spot for devotees on this special day as it is based in the Rajwada, the royal family’s residential region. Right from the dusk to the midnight, various religious customs and traditions are carried out throughout the day.