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About Nathdwara

Nathdwara lies 48 kms from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the
Lord. This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century on spot
exactly defined by the Lord himself. The legends have it that the image
of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to safer place from Vrindaban
to protect it from the destructive wrath of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
The image when it reached the spot it vehicle the bullock carts wheel sank
axel deep in mud and refused to move further. The accompanying priest realised
that this was lord's chose spot and the image did not want to travel any
further. Accordingly a Temple was built here.
This is revered temple and place of pilgrim amongst believers. Devotees
throng the shrine in large number during occasions of "Janamashtmi"
the day of Lord's birth and other festivals like Holi. The priests treat
if like a living deity and tend to the lord with daily normal function like
bathing- dressing meals called "prasad" and the resting times
in regular intervals. The main attractions are the Arties and the Shringar.
The formal prayer offered with diya, insentsticks, flowers, fruit and other
offerings with local instruments and devotional songs of the Lord according
to the demand of the time and occasion. The fine intricately woven shaneels
& silk cloth with real original zari and shredded work done upon them
along with tones of real jewellers, which are of antique value, looks dazzling.
The view of the idol after the pardha (curtain) is removed is a spectacular
sight that is simply mesmerizing leading to a melee (gully) of visitors,
crowding divine lord. The mystic, spirited aura of India comes alive.
Nathdwara has a small but throbbing township around the temple. It's shopping
in the bye lanes is a great revelation. It's famous for its 'pichwani' paintings,
which Shri Krishna in the centre and is recognized for profuse use of gold
colour.
Nathdwara has a small but throbbing township around the temple. It's shopping
in the bye lanes is a great revelation. It's famous for its 'pichwani' paintings,
which Shri Krishna in the centre and is recognized for profuse use of gold
colour
Nathdwara Sightseeings
Shri Nathji Temple :: This temple is the only major attraction Nathdwara.
This 17th century temple house the original statue of Shrinathji or Lord
Krishna. According to history, the statue was brought to Mewar kingdom for
the sake of safety in the period of Aurangazeb the Moghul monarch. The chariot
shipping the statue was jammed here, and consequently a shrine was established
with the permission of the then Rana of Mewar at Nathdwara.
Darshans or glimpses of Srinathji can be sought 8 times in the day. individually
known as Ashtaya, the 8 darshans are Mangala, Shrungar, Gwal, Rajbhog,
Uthhapan, Bhog, Sandhaya Aarti and Shayan. In each of them the leelas
(divine manifestations) of the Lord are described and harmonized with
His daily routine. Millions of devotees come here every year, to make
there wish and pray to the almighty Lord Krishna.
Lal Bagh :: The Lag bagh is a beautiful garden outside the city.
There you can find lot of rare plants & trees.
How to Reach Nathdwara
Nathdwara is only 48 kms from Udaipur, which well connected to all major
cities through buses, trains and flights.
Distance from major cities
Udaipur - New Delhi 597 Kms
Udaipur - Mumbai 1051 Kms
Udaipur - Jaipur 336 Kms
Udaipur - Jodhpur 260 Kms
Udaipur - Jaisalmer 285 Kms
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