Shree Govindajee Templeश्री गोविंदजी मंदिर
A Vaishnava temple in Imphal with a golden dome, known for the Manipuri Raas Lila.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereImphal West, Manipur
Imphal valley
Imphal valley
Best time to visit1 November to 30 November
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height790 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyImphal, Imphal
EntryFree
About Shree Govindajee Temple
A Vaishnava temple next to the old royal palace, in the heart of Imphal, built in the eighteenth century in the Bengali style, with a golden dome, a large prayer hall and a courtyard. It is the main place to see the Manipuri Raas Lila, especially in the autumn months around Kartika Purnima, and the evening aarti draws the local crowd. Take off shoes, cover your head if asked, and respect the quiet.
What to see and do
- Golden dome and large prayer hall
- Evening aarti
- Manipuri Raas Lila in autumn
- Next to the old palace
- Take off shoes before entering
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