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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