Murari Gupta is a very close associate of Lord Caitanya. These Deites were carved under his direction. They are unique because Mahaprabhu's hands are shooting a bow and arrow, like Lord Rama. This is because Murari Gupta is also Hanuman, which was revealed during the Maha Prakash Lila. They are also in the three-fold bending form, like Krsna. Mahaprabhu told Murari to have Them made according to his bhava. This is the reason for Their uniqueness.
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| According to the current pujaris, Gaura-Nitai used to be the same size as Radha-Krishna pictured here. The babaji that was serving Them before the current devotees, asked Them to become bigger. They said ok, lift us to the size you want us to be. He put his hand under Their chin and raised Them to the size They are now. This is the kind of thing that happens when one knows that Krishna is His deity, not just a form of wood or stone. |
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| The entrance of the temple, you could easily walk right past it without noticing the sign. It's right on the corner of Bhanki Bihari and Loi Bazaars. |
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