Sunday, May 4, 2025

Vrindavan.

 The Seven Thakurjis of Vrindavan (also known as Saptadevalaya or Sapt Thakur of Vrindavan) are seven principal deities (Thakurjis) worshipped in Vrindavan. These deities were established by the Goswamis, the direct disciples of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, in the 16th century. Each deity has a rich spiritual and historical significance.

Here are the 7 Thakurjis of Vrindavan:

1. Sri Madan Mohan

Established by: Sanatana Goswami

Significance: Represents sambandha-tattva — establishing a relationship with Krishna

Location: Near the Yamuna River, on a hill near Kali Ghat

2. Sri Govind Devji

Established by: Rupa Goswami

Significance: Represents abhidheya-tattva — the process of devotional service

Location: Radha Govind Temple, Vrindavan (the original deity is now in Jaipur)

3. Sri Gopinathji

Established by: Madhu Pandit Goswami

Significance: Represents prayojana-tattva — the ultimate goal of love of God

Location: Radha Gopinath Temple, Vrindavan

4. Sri Radha Damodar

Established by: Jiva Goswami

Significance: The center of Gaudiya Vaishnava study and worship

Location: Radha Damodar Temple, near Seva Kunj, Vrindavan

5. Sri Radha Shyamsundar

Worshipped by: Shyamananda Prabhu

Special Note: The deity appeared mystically to Shyamananda

Location: Radha Shyamsundar Temple, Vrindavan

6. Sri Radha Raman

Worshipped by: Gopal Bhatta Goswami

Significance: Self-manifested deity from a shaligram shila

Location: Radha Raman Temple, Vrindavan

7. Sri Radha Gokulananda

Established by: Lokanath Goswami (includes deities of Vishwanath Chakravarti Thakur and Narottama Das Thakur)

Location: Radha Gokulananda Temple, Vrindavan

These seven temples form the sacred spiritual heritage of Vrindavan and are important pilgrimage sites for devotees of Lord Krishna and followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.

1. Shri Radha Madan Mohan Temple

2. Shri Radha Govind Dev Temple

3. Shri Radha Gopinath Temple

4. Shri Radha Damodar Temple

5. Shri Radha Raman Temple

6. Shri Radha Gokulananda Temple

7. Shri Radha Shyamsundar Temple

These temples not only represent significant theological concepts within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition but also stand as historical monuments reflecting the rich spiritual heritage of Vrindavan.


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