Govind Devji Temple, situated in the City Palace complex, is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. The idols of the deities are reportedly brought from Vrindavan by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur.
Legend says that Govind Dev Ji appeared in the dreams of Raja Sawai Jai Singh and asked him to bring his idol from Vrindavan to Jaipur. The king followed the wish of God. After his death, however, the construction was overtaken by Raja Man Singh in 1890.
The temple has also registered its name in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the widest single span RCC flat roof. Basically, there are no pillars in between, obstructing the view of the devotees.
The idol in the temple faces the window of what was the king’s bedroom in the Jaipur palace.
The idol of Govind Ji is taken out during the day for occasions like the arti and bhogs. The temple is particularly crowded during the festival of Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Krishna).