I can't remember who it was, but that person had said that the pooja darbar in the MM is a motif for Gohem's relationship. It's where Gopi has cried tears of blood, where she has poured her heart out, where she has gotten hope, and where she has been the most happy. I'll say that it's not just a motif, but it is also an important witness to the dynamics of their marriage. That scene you wrote about at the end, where Gopi and Ahem are at taking the aarti together was very symbolic. Their story begins and ends there. Thank you!
Thank you Rach, Yes the mandir and Kanaji is very symbolic for Gopi, that is one place where she can pour her heart out to her Kanaji and gain strength to face the day and battle anything that is thrown her way. I wanted to bring it to end here because for Gopi this baby is Kanaji's blessing and considering he or she was conceived on Holi, on the day they had the Raas Leela, it is indeed a gift from him.
Thanks again.