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Introduction of
Nathdwara |
Nathdwara means 'Gate of the Lord'. It is situated on the banks of the
Banas River about 47 km in the northeast of Udaipur. It is a famous
Hindu pilgrimage temple and the gateway of the Lord.
Situated among the
tranquil hills, it provides a welcome break from the intense heat of
Rajasthan. Nathdwara is dwelling to one of the wealthiest
temples and most prominent pilgrimage temples of Lord Krishna in
India. Nathdwara is well-known for its miniature paintings, jewellery,
cheerful festivals, attars (oil based natural perfumes) and sweets. It
has the famous temple of Shrinathji, Lord Krishna. It is a very
important tourist spot due to cheap accommodation and its central
position.
The main
aim of Rajasthan government's is tom make it a first league developed
state where its people get plenty of opportunities to achieve economic
prosperity and enjoy a high quality of life. Therefore the govt. has
taken suitable steps for all round development of Nathdwara.
The
State has aimed at creating a very positive environment for
development of industry instead of taking an investor-friendly
approach.
All the
efforts of these types have secured an vital place for Rajasthan among
the forward-looking states in the country. Common languages spoken in
Nathdwara are English, Hindi, Gujrati, Marwari and Braj Bhasha. |
Shrinathji Temple Nathwara |
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Climate of
Nathdwara |
During winter the maximum temperature is about 22° C and
minimum is about 4° C. In summers the maximum temperature is
about 42° C and minimum is about 25° C. Rainy Season is very
humid in Nathdwara, it remains from July to Mid Sept. |
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History of Nathdwara |
Nathdwara,
a popular dham is located amidst idyllic hills on the left bank of the
Banas river, where one can see devotees in large numbers flocking for
worship. It is about 48 kms from Udaipur. Nathdwara is well known for
its holy Vaishnava temple of Lord Shrinathji, the manifestation of
Lord Krishna. Sri Nathdwara or the gateway leading to the Shrinathji
is also the centre of the Pushtimarg Sampradaya which is a doctrine
created by Jagat guru Sri Vallabhacharya. In a small shrine near
Mathura one can find the idol of Srinathji which was first installed
by Sri Vallabhacharya and belongs to the 12th century. The little town
is a honeycomb of lanes and alleys leading to the hub of activity, the
Srinathji temple. The Haveli of Srinathji was once the royal palace of
the Rajput rulers. Every day in the early morning over 1000 devotees
reach the temple to serve the Lord. Darshans of Srinathji can be
sought 8 times in the day. Sir Nathji resides in royal splendour here
and regularly in the early morning devotees assemble here for his
darshan. The 8 darshans are Mangala, Shrungar, Gwal, Rajbhog, Uthhapan,
Bhog, Sandhaya Aarti and Shayan which are together known as Ashtaya.
Leela of Lord are described with his daily routine. In each of the darshans. Devotees assemble flush
into the temple in groups, they push and pull each other and sometimes
they also hurt in the process. This Darshan is a matter of life and
death for them. |
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Tourist Attraction in Nathdwara |
Shrinathji Temple:
Prominent
attraction in Nathdwara is Shrinathji Temple, Shrinathji is an image
of Lord Krishna which was initially situated at the Vraja Bhoomi at
Mount Govardhana near Mathura. Shrinathji depicts the form of Lord
Krishna in which he lifted the Govardhana Hill and saved the people of
Mathura. The idol of Srinathji is considered to be one which is self
manifested.
At
the time of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb reign image of Lord Krishna was
brought to Mewar for the sake of protection. The chariot carrying the
image stuck here, hence a temple was set up at Nathdwara with the
consent of the Rana of Mewar.
Nathdwara is
linked closely with the Vallabha Sampradaya of Vaishnavism. Taj Bibi,
wife of Akbar had visited this temple according to a belief. Prominent
attraction in the town is the haveli, the inner chamber of haveli is
opened only eight times in a day when devotees assemble here for the
darshan of the Lord Shrinathji. Rest of the time this place is very
peaceful and relaxing, free from any hustle and bustle and perfect for
those who want to explore the beauty of Rajasthani art and
architecture.
Live classical music is played here at regularly in the halls of the
temple and to cool the interiors Pankhwalas manually pull on the large
fans. For announcing the mid day's "Royal Darshan, trumpets and drums
are played. All the doorways of the temple are decorated with the
drawings of horses, elephants, doorkeepers and beautiful maidens. The
main deity of the sect is Shrinathji who is always dressed perfectly
and jewelled and resides in royal splendour. In the inner temple
everything is of perfect quality from whether it is a wall hanging,
painting, furniture or clothes.
Rajsamand Lake
Rajsamand Lake is positioned 66 kms in the north of Udaipur. This
amazing Lake is well-known for its embankments which are decorated
with carved cenotapgs and arches. The waters of the lake sparkle with
the light of the sun during sunset.
Nav Chowki
Nav Chowki is situated in Nathdwara on the banks of the lake, it has
beautifully carved 'chhatris' and arches and is lined with marble. |
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Best time to Visit Nathdwara |
Almost at
every week atleast three festivals are celebrated in Nathdwara, so one
can visit Nathwara throughout the year.
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How to Reach Nathdwara |
By Rail:
Udaipur is well connected by rail. It is linked from some important
cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer and Chittorgarh.
By
Road:
Udaipur is also connected by road. A network of bus services connect
Udaipur from various cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Indore,
Ahmedabad, Chittorgarh, Kota, Mumbai and Mount Abu.
By Air:
The nearest airport from Udaipur is Dabok Airport which is about 24 km
far away. Udaipur is also connected by daily Air Service from Jaipur,
Jodhpur, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Aurangabad. |
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You will visit
“Nathdwara”
during the below Tour of Rajasthan |
31 Days Rajasthan Tour
(Including Nathdwara)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur -
Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi
- Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand -
Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu - Rohetgarh - Jodhpur -
Jaisalmer - Bikaner -
Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar - Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi |
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