Keshav Rai Temple

Author: Prahlad Chaursiya

20 KM far from kota, keshavraitempleis placed at the bank of chambal river .Thistemplewas built by by rao raja chattarsalof bundi
In 1641AD Raja ranti deo started the building of thetemplein samvat 1307. But completion in the year samvat 1698 (1641 ad) By rao raja chattar salji.

This Temple is dedicated to lord vishnu. It is believed that lord vishnu was pleased with the intense devotion of raja ranti deo. He appeared in the form of two idols, one of shri keshavji in white stone and the other of shri charbhuja nath in black stone. It is believed that chambal river takes u-turn after touching the feet of lord keshav rai. The temple has another statue of lord shiva”jambu margeshwar” which is located in the same campus in another temple it is believed that it was founded by rishi parasuram who did austerity at chambal river bank.

The white stone idol of Lord Keshavaraiji is seated in a posture of Padmasan or lotus like seating position.The left hand holds a discus ,the right hand holds a conch. On the breast lies vaijayantimala and the idol is wearing a Janeu. 

The sanctum sanctorum is square shaped over which a very high shikhar in pyramid like shape is built. In the shrine a wooden seat is placed on a stone seat. The wooden seat is covered with silver layer and the deity is enshrined on that. 

stone statue of Lord Varaha is installed here. The ancient statue installed here in its original form is said to be of Mongia color and valuable. That statue was stolen about 35 years ago and no trace has been found yet. The service and worship of this temple under the Devasthan Department has been stopped for three decades. The doors of the temple are opened once a year on Akshay Navami of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. Therefore, devotees wait the whole year for the opening of the temple on Akshaya Navami of Kartik month. Special worship and other events take place here on this day. Devotees who come for Parikrama Yatra of Lord Keshav in Keshavraipatan on Navami also come to visit this temple situated on the yatra route.

 

Temple appeared to be four story’s of the Shikhar. Because in every story there is a shrine like projection on the frontage within which images of Gods and Goddesses have been incurved.the structure of the building is wider and the third portion is still wider. Every where wherever there is scope, images of animals of elephants, horses and images of Gods and Goddesses have been encarved. It is a wonderful creation of sculpture and architecture.outside the temple is a big chowk.

Transport

Keshavrai Patan town is directly connected by rail and road. Passengers can alight at Keshoraipatan station on the Delhi-Mumbai railway line. Keshavraipatan is 20 km away from Kota city on the mega highway going from Kota to Sawai Madhopur-Lalsot. It can also be reached by road from places like Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Jaipur, Delhi etc.

Special Attraction:

Kartik fair in November 

view of chambal in monsoon

Visiting Hours:

Morning: 4.00 am – 12.00 pm

Evening: 3.00 pm – 9.00 pm

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Author: Prahlad Chaursiya