SHRINATHJI - (CHILD SHRI KRISHNA)

This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 16th century on spot exactly defined by the Lord himself. The Prakatya (appearance) of Shri Nathji about 550 years ago Shri Nathji appeared on the GovardhanHill at Jatipura village near Mathura/Vrindavan. Shri Nathji's raisedhand (left hand) appeared from Govardhan Hill first, slowly after many years Shri Nathji's Mukharvind (Face) was seen. Even before ShriNathji's Mukharvind was seen by saddu pandey & Barjvasis of thesurrounding areas, the vrajvasis had begun to worship him thinking that he was a Deva (Lord) and they use to serve milk to Shri Nathji . These people served Shri Nathji's raised hand for 60 years.Later Shri Nathji gave a vision to Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharyaji to build a temple at Jatipura. Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharyaji came to Jatipura and had a temple constructed for Shri Nathji , where he started the Sewa Paddhati (rules) of doing sewa and shringar.According to the beliefs (bhavna) of Pushtimarg, Shrine/deity of ShriNathji is a child form, only 7 years old. Shri Nathji's right hand is kept on his waist while the left hand is held up in the air, (As Govershan Dharan).

The legends (Shrine/deity) have it that the image of the Shrinathji (Child Lord Krishna) was being transferred to safer place from Jatipura (Goverdhan Hill) Near Mathura/Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive wrath of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.When the image reached a certain spot the bullock carts wheel sank deep in the mud and refused to move further. The accompanying priest realized that this was lord's chosen spot and the image did not want to travel any further. Accordingly a Temple was built here The Haveli of Shrinathji (as the temple is called), was once a part of Mewar State,which was ruled by Sesodia Rajput rulers of Mewar.

Nathdwara:- Nathdwara is world famous, very popular and holy city of North West India. It's also known for the Pradhan Peeth of Pustimargiya Vaishnav Sampradaya or city of Lord Shrinathji. Thousandsof devotees visit daily from all over india and abroad. Nathdwara is a town in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located on the Banas River in Rajsamand District which is about 1 hours drive (approx 48 km) from Udaipur.Nathdwara;s literal meaning is the gateway to the Lord Shrinathji. Udaipur is directly connected to Mumbai Ahmedabad Delhi by flight, train and Bus (Udaipur & Nathdwarais also connected by National Highway No. 8). Nathdwara is also famous for Miniature & Nathdwara style paintings,Meenakari & Silver Jewellery, Marble Arts, Crafts, Bandhej Clothes.

Jhanki (Darshan) of Shrinathji :- Morning Session : 1. Mangala 2. Sringar 3. Gwal 4. Rajbhog -- Evening Session 5. Utthapan 6. Bhog 7. Aarti 8. Shayan (From Aaswin Shukla 10 to Marghshis Shukla 7 and Magh Shukla 5 to Ramnavmi, (Rest inside of Nij mandir))

Temple 1. Nikunj Nayak Shrinathji 2. Dol Tibari & Gol Deli (Dehri) 3. Mani Kotha 4. Kirtaniya Gali 5. Shri Chakraraj Sudarshan (Dwajaji) 6. Kamal Chowk 7. Samadhan Vibhag 8. Prasadi Bhandar & Khasa Bhandar 9. Panghar 10. Phool Ghar 11. Shakghar 12. Patalghar 13. Mishrighar 14. Pedaghar 15. Doodhghar 16. Kharasghar 17. Rasoighar 18. Lalaji Ka Mandir 19. Shrikrishan Bhandar 21. Kesar-Kasturi Chakki 22. Govershan Puja Chowk 23. Anar Chouk 24. Ratan Chowk 25. Dhouli Patiya 26. Druv Bari 27. Kharch Bhandar & First Charan Chowkiji 29. Ghee Tel Ke Kue 30. Lal Darwaja 31. Mahaprabhuji Ki Bethak 32.. Shrigoverdhan Vachanalaya 33. Bheetar Ki Bavdi 33. Haveli Sangeet Sikhshan Sansthan 34. Pustimargiya Library 35. Dhoop Gadi (Solar Clock) 36. Shri Navneet Priyaji Temple

Various popular destinations at A. Nathdwara 1. Shri Vitthalnathji Temple 2. Vanmali Teple Near Shreeji Mandir & Meera Temple (in Vanmali Campus) 3. Gaushala of Shrinathji 4 .Lal Bag 5. Ganesh Tekri & Ram Bhola 6. Kachhuvayee Bagh 7. Gangaur Wala Bag 8. Banas River (People Called it Holy Yamuna) 9. Giriraj Parvat & Mahesh Tekri 10. Shrivallabhashram 11. Harirai Ji's Bethak (12KM far form Nathdwara near at Vil. Khamnor) 12. Rakt Talai (Battle Field of Maharana Pratap & Empror Akbar at Khamnore)13. Haldighati (The Battle Field of Maharana Pratap – 16 KM Far From Nathdwara) 14. Nandsamand (Dam) 15. Bagheri Ka Naka (Dam) 16. Shri Vallabhashram.

B. Kankroli (Also named Rajsamand – 17 Km ) 1. Dwarikadheesh Temple 2. Rajsamand Lake 3. Nau Chouki Pal 4.Dayal Shah Fort 5. Gayatri Shakti Peeth

C. Rameshawar Mahadev (at N.H. 8 – 16 KM) D. Kunteshwar Mahadev (at Farara Village – 15 Km) E. Charbhuja Temple & Rokadiya Hanuman Ji Temple (at Gadbore – 65 Km ) F. Shri Roopnarayan Temple (77 KM) G. Kumbhalgarh Castle (55 Km) H. Parshuram Mahadev ( 62KM)

I. Delwara (22KM ) – Famous for Jain Temples J. Shri Ekling Ji (28 KM) – Famous for Lord Shiva Temple. K. Bappa Raval (26 Km) – Famous for Picnic. L. Nagda – Famous for Sas Bahu Temple.

M. Udaipur (48 Km) – The city of lakes or Rajasthan’s Kashmir. 1. City Palace 2. Jagdish Temple 3. Gulab Bag 4. Lake Pichhola 5. Lake Palace 6. Fateh Sagar Lake & Garden. 7. Solar Objervatory 8. Moti Magri 9. Neemach Mata Temple 10. Saheliyo Ki Badi (Garden) 11. Doodh Talai 12. Lok Kala Mandal (Puppet Show) 13. Shilpgram

N. Jai Samand Lake (One of Largest Sweet Water Lake of Asia)

Cottages (Guest Houses & Dharmashalas) at Nathdwara - Managed By Temple Baord :-1. New Cottage 2. Dheeraj Dham 3. Cheetalwala Cottage 4. Bala Sinore Cottage 5. Sakhi BhaiDharmashala 6. Delwara Wali Dharmashala 7. Chhoti Dharmashala 8. Delhi Wali Dharmashala 9. Bisa Neema Dharmashala 10. Agrwal Samaj Cottage 11. Kesav Bhawan Dharmshala 12. Daya Bhai Dharmashala 13. Laxmi niwas Dharmashala 14.

Dharmshalas & Guest Houses (Managed By Various Trusts) 1. Bombay Wali Dharmashala 2. Mani Bhai Dharmashala 3. Vasanji Lalji Dharmashala 4. Patidar Sewa Samaj Dharmshala 5. Lohana Atithishala 6. Kothari Atithishala 7. Khadayata Bhawan 8. Swami Narayan Bhawan 9. Bombay Cottage 10.

Private Hotels 1. Gopal Niwas Hotel 2. Hotel Shrinath 3. Hotel Vrinda 4. Hotel vallabh Darshan 5. Vandana Hotel 6. Siddhi Vinayak Hotel 7. Hotel Laxmi Palace 8. Madhav Hotel 9. Hotel Utsav 10. Shreeji Darshan 11. Hari Darshan 12. Hotel Meera 13. Hotel Krishna 14. Hotel Meera 15. Shreejee Resort 16. Nikunj River Resort 17. Hotel Ram Niwas 18. Moti Palace 19. Kanhaiya Palace 20. Garden View Hotel 21.

Rajasthan Tourism Department’s Hotel 1. Yatrika Mangala 2. Gokul Tourist Banglow

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