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Shrinathji Temple

Nathdwara, Rajasthan

West India🦚 Krishna

Principal shrine of the Pushtimarg tradition (Vallabhacharya). The deity depicts seven-year-old Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill. Famous for Pichwai paintings and eight daily darshans.

History

Founded in 1672 CE. The deity was originally at Govardhan Hill but was moved to Mewar to protect it from Aurangzeb. The bullock cart carrying the deity sank its wheels here — taken as a divine sign.

🏛️ Architecture

Haveli-style temple architecture. The sanctum features elaborate Pichwai cloth paintings that change with seasons and festivals. Eight daily darshans (jhankis) correspond to different times of Krishna's day.

Special Features

8 daily darshans (jhankis)

Pichwai painting tradition

Pushtimarg headquarters

Krishna as 7-year-old lifting Govardhan

Haveli-style architecture

Festivals & Events

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Annakut (day after Diwali)

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Janmashtami

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Holi

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All 8 daily darshans are mini-festivals

Visiting Information

Eight darshans daily at specific times. No photography. Located 48 km from Udaipur. Pichwai paintings available as sacred art souvenirs.

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