Krishna temples in Vrindavan have a huge Mughal influence

by Guest Mon May 21, 2012 3:56 pm

http://m.economictimes.com/PDAET/articleshow/msid-6482287,curpg-2.cms

by Guest Mon May 21, 2012 3:59 pm

Jugal Kisore Temple
Jugal Kisore Temple (Kesi ghata temple) is one of the oldest temples of Vrindavan, completed in 1627. After Akbar's visit to Vrindavan in the year 1570, he gave permission for four temples to be built by the Gaudiya Vaisnavas, which were Madana-mohana, Govindaji, Gopinatha and Jugal Kisore. It is sometimes called the Kesi ghata temple, as it is located next to this ghata.

http://www.tajmahaltourism.com/vrindavan.html

by Guest Mon May 21, 2012 4:05 pm

Even though both Rupa and Sanatana were very important ministers in the government of Bengal, by the divine inspiration of Lord Chaitanya, they completely renounced mundane family life in order to fully serve the mission of Lord Chaitanya. When they first came to Vrindavana, it was just a large forest, and at night they would sleep under the trees. They dressed only in simple kaupins (loincloths), and subsisted on forest roots and dry chapatis obtained by begging alms (madhukari). The six Goswamis hardly slept more than two hours a day and spent most of their time in meditation and writing books on the science of bhakti-yoga. Some of their original works, written on parchment leaves, have been preserved and can be seen at the Vrindavana Research Institute. The fame of the six Goswamis spread so far and wide that even Emperor Akbar decided to pay a visit to Vrindavana in the year 1570. Jiva Goswami led him blindfolded into the sacred kunja of Nidhuvana. So great was the Emperor's spiritual experience there, that to commemorate the event, he granted permission to construct four grand temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temples were Govindaji, Gopinatha, Madana-mohana and Jugal-kisore. The Emperor also donated funds to set up a library for the preservation of the Goswami's books at Radha-Damodara temple. This library used to be in the room to the left of the altar and is still known as grantha ghar (book house). Akbar even provided first class sandstone, normally reserved for the Emperor's palaces and forts; such was his appreciation for the six Goswamis. Unfortunately, one hundred years later, these same temples were desecrated by the soldiers of Emperor Aurangzeb, the Muslim zealot, in the year 1670.

http://www.mvtindia.com/history/goswamis.htm

by Guest Mon May 21, 2012 4:07 pm

Aurangzeb was a very complicated character. On the one hand he would destroy hindu temples, on the other hand there exist records of him giving funding to hindu temples and even building hindu temples. For instance, the hindu temple he built at Chitrakut, a city part of which is in present day Uttar Pradesh and part in present day Madhya Pradesh:

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM21/Aurangzeb-at-Chitrakoot/Article1-199287.aspx

by Guest Mon May 21, 2012 4:42 pm

Rashmun wrote:Aurangzeb was a very complicated character. On the one hand he would destroy hindu temples, on the other hand there exist records of him giving funding to hindu temples and even building hindu temples. For instance, the hindu temple he built at Chitrakut, a city part of which is in present day Uttar Pradesh and part in present day Madhya Pradesh:

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/NM21/Aurangzeb-at-Chitrakoot/Article1-199287.aspx

Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb had constructed a huge temple in Chitrakut (Uttar Pradesh) and made arrangement for the 'bhog' at this temple for generations. Many historians consider Aurangzeb as the most bigot emperor.
However, the old arrangement continues till date. Nearly 323 years back Aurangzeb Alamgir had issued a 'firman' as per which 8 villages (330 bighas of land) were allotted for the upkeep of the temple besides Re 1 every day from the government fund.
Mahant Balram Das of the temple is in possession of the firmaan that was written on brass plate and issued on 19th of Islamic month of Ramzan. As per the decree Sant Balak Das of Allahabad's Kalinjar pargana's Chitrakoot was given 330 bighas of land without any 'lagaan'. The temple is now in a poor state despite enormous funds at the disposal. The discord amongst Mahants has led tothe situation, say locals.
Interestingly, Aurangzeb had not only got the temple constructed but also wrote the order of 'rajbhog', himself. The land adjoining the Balaji temple has been encroached by musclemen and the infighting amongst the temple committee has hit the structure, which is crumbling, says the District Magistrate, Chitrakot.

http://www.frendz4m.com/forum/showthreads-28-0-1851179.htm

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Aurangzeb's reimposition of jaziya remains indefensible. If more revenue had to be raised to fight the wars in the deccan, the extra tax should have been imposed on everyone and not just on non-muslims.

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