Krishna's Moorthy which even attracts cupids

Madan Mohan ji was carved by Vajranabha - the great-grandson of Krishna and resembles Krishna from His lotus feet to the navel. During the invasion of Mughal Ruler, Aurangzeb (who damaged the Mandir's shikhara); the original Vigraha
was secretly moved to Jaipur in 1670. Later Jaipur's princess got married to the prince of Karauli and brought the Vigraha here, established and ever since it is worshiped in Karauli.
Om Namo Narayanaya 🙏
Hare Krishna
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