Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara
The temple of shrinathji or Lord Krishna, belonging to the Vaishnav religion
is located at Nathdwara, 48 kms. north of Udaipur. As thousands of tourists
and pilgrims from all parts of the world pass the lofty mountains and serene
lakes of Udaipur, it is impossible for them to resist visiting this important
pilgrim centre.
In the temple, enshrined is a unique image of Lord Krishna, which has been
sculptured from a single piece of black marble.
It is believed that during the reign of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Lord
Krishna's image was brought to Mewar from Mathura by Goswami Daoji and enshrined
with complete vedic rites and tradition at Shrinathji by the ruler of Mewar.
One of the arms of the life size image is raised in a manner so as to give
an impression of holding the Govardhan mountain. The other arm rests at the
waist which seems not only a dance posture but also as if God is blessing
the devotees.
In Shrinathji temple, worship (puja) is replaced by servitude (seva). The temple
priests change the vestments and ornaments of Shrinathji daily with love and
reverence. It is believed that he appears to his devotees in many forms: the
divine child inspiring parental love, the flute playing good in the forests
of Vrindavan luring maidens with the melody of his flute. Places worth seeing
in the temple include the Moti Mahal.
Sudarshan Chakraraj, Dhwajaji, Kamal Chowk, Ratan Chowk, Mani Kotha and the
temples of Shri Navnit Priyaji. The Shri Krishna storehouse has silver and golden
mills. Apart from that, the Shakghar milkboth and the outlets having roses,
betel leaf, sweets and clothes as well as the gardens are worth a visit. The
temple has three entrances.
The first is through the red door at Chaupati from where the Govardhan worship
place can be reached. Surajpol is an entrance excludively for women and leads
to Kamal Chowk through Singhpol. Various religious festivals are celebrated
at the temple like Janmashtmi, Phooldol and Diwali. The annakootritual is famous
worldwide where cooked rice is hurled at the devotees after the ceremony and
is 'looted' by them.
This important pilgrim centre is well connected by rail and road.
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