saakssiigopaall mndir Sakshi Gopal Temple - Hindu temple in Puri - Puri, India

Sakshi Gopal temple is a medieval temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The Temple is Built in the Kalinga Style of Architecture. HOME DESTINATIONS PURI Sakshi Gopal: Where the Lord Is a Witness Sakshi Gopal temple is a medieval temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The Temple is Built in the Kalinga Style of Architecture. Sakshi Gopal: Where the Lord Is a Witness There is a story behind the Sakshi Gopal temple. It is said that a young boy fell in love with a girl, in a small village in Odissa. He was poor, while the girl was the daughter of the village headman. They did not find the headman's consent in their marriage. It disheartened the young couple. Later, the entire village had to go for a pilgrimage to Kashi. On the way, the headman fell ill, and the villagers abandoned him. However, the young man stayed back and nursed the headman back to health. In gratitude, the headman agreed to give his daughter's hand in marriage. However, as soon as they returned to the village, he reneged on his promise. He told the young man to produce a witness to support his claim. The poor boy prayed to the Lord, and Krishna, in the form of Gopal, the cowherd, appeared to him. He agreed to come as his witness but with a condition. The young boy was to walk ahead, and Gopal would follow. But if he looked back, Gopal would stop where he was. The young boy agreed. He led the way towards his village keeping an ear out for the sound of following footsteps. As they walked over a sandy part, he couldn't hear the footsteps, and in an anxious moment, he looked back. Lord Krishna at once turned into stone. The poor boy was devastated. However, he ran to the village and brought the villagers back with him. They were stunned to see the life-like statue of Gopal and agreed to get the couple married. They also built the first temple to the Lord here, calling him 'Sakshi Gopal,' meaning the Lord who was a witness. This temple was built in the 11th century. Krishna, in the form of Gopal, looks ethereal, and on his side stands Radha. This bronze idol of Radha was installed later since it is believed that Krishna should have Radha by his side. Today people believe that the Lord is still present here, withnessing all the events.

Divine power of God. Really positive attitude of love faith peace. It is quite near from gundicha mata temple. Everry facility is present dere.

Sacrad and pious place. The temple of Sri Gopal so called Sakshi Gopal here Sakshi means witness. The God of witness behind that the mythological story is that Sri Gopal is called by his deciple to give witness on behalf of his deciple as king of that time asked for the witness. This temple is witness for one have visited at Bhubaneswar and visited Jagnnath Temple

It's good tample....so old Radha Krishna tample but this tample pujari is not good service...he was calculating to only money and money

Lovely temple. Read the story about how he came from Brindavan before visiting.

One of the most ancient temple of odisha that is situated in Puri district , KRISHNA and Radha was worshipped in this temple

A must visit place for kids... Parents should definitely visit and let the kids be own and enjoy. Capable staff will surely take care of them My daughter have been thrice and she have enjoyed a lot.. Yes for parents they can lavish on exotic food And cherry on cake the owner Ms Ruchi, she always greets with and have a personal touch for our kids.. Thanks to Kidzilla and entire team

Nice temple to see near by Jagannath temple , bagavan Jagannath it self form a diety here well known as sakhi gopal , I luv this temple ,,