Shri Nathji Temple — Nathdwara, Rajasthan. Krishna in 7-year-old Govardhan-lifting form. Main dham of Pushtimarg-Vallabhacharya sampradaya.
Idol from original Govardhan hill. Brought during Aurangzeb era to escape Mughal attacks.
✦ History
Idol swayambhu (from Govardhan).
Vallabhacharya revealed.
Mewar state gave refuge.
1671 CE established at Nathdwara.
7 havelis (other Pushtimarg forms).
✦ 8 Daily Jhanki
1. Mangala (5:30 AM): morning darshan.
2. Shringar (7:30 AM): clothes-jewelry.
3. Gwal (9 AM): for cow grazing.
4. Rajbhog (11:30 AM): royal meal.
5. Utthapan (3:30 PM): rest end.
6. Bhog (4:30 PM): snack.
7. Sandhya Aarti (5 PM).
8. Shayan (8 PM): night rest.
✦ Pushtimarg Features
Seva bhakti path.
Krishna-sakha bhava.
Bhog-seva 8 times.
Kirtan-dhrupad.
Temple = "haveli" (home-like).
Priest = "Mukhiyaji".
✦ Access
Udaipur 50 km (1 hr).
Rail: Mavli Junction.
Airport: Udaipur.
Small town. Pushtimargi dharmashalas.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Shrinathji and Krishna same?▼
Yes. Shrinathji = 7-year-old Govardhan-lifting Krishna. Main form of Pushtimarg.
Why temple is "haveli"?▼
Pushtimarg sees Krishna as sakha-master. Temple = Krishna's home. Daily routine human-like.
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