Śrī Govindajī Mandir
Where Rāsa Līlā became a classical dance
⭐ Why it is famous
The royal temple of Manipur, home of the Manipuri Rāsa Līlā danced through the night on Pūrṇimā.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built in the 1840s beside the Kangla palace under Maharaja Nara Singh; rebuilt after earthquakes.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 11:00 and 16:00 – 19:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- White dhoti/phanek customary
- Rāsa performances on Pūrṇimā nights
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śrī Govindajī Mandir, Imphal, Imphal EastDimapur (DMV) — 215 km
Imphal bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Imphal (Bir Tikendrajit) (IMF) — 9 km
In the palace compound in central Imphal; autos everywhere. Check local advisories before travel.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Imphal city
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹10,000 |
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kangla fort
- Ima Keithel women's market
- Loktak lake
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March