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Sri Keshava Gaudiya Math The presiding Deities in this temple are Radha Vinoda-bihari. There is a Govardhana-shila, a Deity of Lord Caitanya and a murti of Keshava Maharaja in this temple. This temple was established by Srila Bhakti Prajnana Keshava Gosvami Maharaja. Keshava Maharaja named this temple Sri Keshava Gaudiya Math in honor and glory of Keshavadeva, the original Deity of Krishna in Mathura. Keshava Maharaja wanted to establish a temple in Mathura, because he thought it would be a good location to preach Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s message. His Holiness Narayana Maharaja, who was a close associate of Srila Prabhupada, heads this temple. This is where His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada took sannyasa from His Holiness Keshava Maharaja in September 1959. Srila Prabhupada stayed here for some time before taking sannyasa. Srila Prabhupada donated the Deity of Lord Caitanya on the altar here. In 1968 when Srila Prabhupada found out that Keshava Maharaja had left his body he composed a Sanskrit verse in his honor. vairagya vidya nija bhakti-yogam In this verse Srila Prabhupada gives Sri Keshava Maharaja credit for helping him to achieve knowledge and real renunciation through devotional service. He also praises his sannyasa guru as being an ocean of mercy who opened his eyes. How To Get Here This temple is located near the Rangesvara Mahadeva Temple and the Old Bus Stand (across the street). The temple room is on a first floor (USA second floor). You can see the temple towers on top of the right side of the building. Temple Timings Darshan time is 9 am to 12 pm and 5 to 8 pm. If you know of information that is not listed here, or if you would like to help update our listings, please e-mail us at: |
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