Location:
48-km From Udaipur, Rajasthan
Tourist Attractions: Srinathji
Temple.
Best Time To Visit:
September-February |
Tourism in
Nathdwara
GATE OF THE LORD
Nathdwara is a popular Hindu pilgrimage
site. This is one of the most celebrated
pilgrimage shrines of India, enshrining
Krishna as Govardhana Giridhari. Nathdwara
is situated 48-km northeast of Udaipur in
Rajasthan, on the banks of the Banas River.
Nathdwara enshrines Shrinathji - an image of
Krishna, which was originally enshrined at
the Vraja Bhoomi at Mount Govardhana near
Mathura .The name Nathdwara means 'Gate of
the Lord'. The image was brought to Mewar,
for the sake of protection during the period
of Aurangazeb, the Mughal monarch.
The chariot carrying the image is said to
have gotten stuck here, and hence a temple
was established with the permission of the
then Rana of Mewar, at Nathdwara. Nathdwara
is very closely associated with the Vallabha
Sampradaya of Vaishnavism. Prior to his
visiting the Shrinathji shrine,
Vallabhacharya is said to have described
Puri, Pandharpur, Srirangam and Tirupati as
four great centres of Vaishnavism, in his
work 'Tatvartha Deepa Nibhandha'.The town is
an agricultural market and has a government
college affiliated with the University of
Rajasthan.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
TEMPLES
The Srinathji Temple: Shrinathji represents
the form of Krishna, in which he lifted the
Govardhana Hill and subdued Indra, the king
of Devas who was sending an incessant
downpour of rain, causing immense hardship
to the cowherds of Gokul. The image of
Srinathji is believed to have been a self
manifested one. It was originally worshipped
in a humble shrine and then moved to a
larger temple in its vicinity.
Vallabhacharya made arrangements for the
worship of this deity and this tradition was
continued by his son, Vitthalesh Goswami.
It is believed that Taj Bibi, a wife of
Akbar had visited this temple. It was during
the 17th century that this image was shifted
to Rajasthan. Nathdwara is a place of Hindu
pilgrimage; it contains a 17th-century
Vaishnavite shrine that is one of the most
famous in India. Within the temple is a
celebrated image of Lord Krishna, popularly
said to date to the 12th century BC.
EXCURSIONS
LAKES
Rajsamand Lake (66-km): Close to Kankroli,
is the dam, built by Maharana Raj Singh in
1660 AD. Many ornamental arches and 'chhatris'
adorn the embankment.
OTHERS
Nav Chowki: On the banks of the lake is this
pillared edifice, which is paved with marble
and has beautifully carved arches and 'chhatris'.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Dabok Airport in Udaipur is the nearest
airport from where taxis and buses can be
hired.
Rail: Mavli rail junction is the closest to
Nathdwara.
Road: Nathdwara is well connected by road
with Udaipur.
PLACES TO STAY
RTDC's Hotel and certain other good hotels
are available for accommodation in Nathdwara.
SHOPPING
Nathdwara abounds in souvenir shops and it
is also possible to see the “pichwai” being
painted. One can even pick up good silver
items from here
NEARBY CITIES
Udaipur: 48-km
Nagda: 68-km (approx.)
Ranakpur: 108-km (approx.)
Rajsamand: 113-km (approx.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Population : 30,855
Clothing : Summer Winter
Light Tropical Light Woollen
Climate : Summer Winter
Max. Min. Max. Min.
38.3°C 28.8°C 28.3°C 11.6°C |
