God
Shrinathji is the main deity of this temple, who is the eight incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here Lord Shrinathji symbolizes a form of Lord Krishna, when he lifted the 'Govardhana' (a hill). In the image, the lord is revealed with his left hand raised and the right is bunged in a fist. The idol is carved out of a large black stone.
Interesting Facts
- Shrinathji Temple is one of the Panch Dwarka temples.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are November to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (42°C during day and 27°C during night)Average - August (32°C during the day and 26°C during night)Lowest - December to February (20°C during day and 16°C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Nathdwara Bus Stand |
2.9 KM | 02953-234266 |
 Nathdwara |
12 KM | 139 |
 Maharana Pratap Airport |
49.6 KM | 0294-2655950 |
Architecture
The temple has a simple architecture, but the rich carving found on the white marbles enhances its appeal. The architecture has a considerable resemblance to the Nanda Maharaj Temple located in Vrindavan. The local name of the temple is “Shrinathji ki Haveli”. The house has two essential features, The foundation of the Shrinathji temple is laid on the fortified mansion of the honorable Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar. The temple has an elaborate household structure. You can find separate storehouses for milk, flowers, sweets, decorations along with different kitchen spaces, stable, treasury as well as a drawing room. Shrinathji is Lord Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child. It is said that the deity’s arm and the face emerged from the Govardhan hill after which the local inhabitants started to worship Gopal, under the leadership of Mahavendra Puri. The image of Shrinathji was first worshipped at Govardhan Hill near Mathura. The temple of Shrinathji was shifted several times.
Religious Significance
The temple has a story behind its establishment. According to the legend, the image of Lord Shrinath ji was enshrined in Vrindavan (land of Lord Krishna), but to protect the idol from the destructive rage of Aurangzeb. In 1672, Rana Raj Singh was the only gallant, who made an effort to rescue the idol from the domain of Aurangzeb. It is said that when the image was being shifted to an impervious place then at a particular place, the wheel of vehicle sank deep down in mud. The image refused to move further, so the escorting priest apprehended that this was Lord's chosen spot. Thus, a temple was built on the same spot.
The temples and the legends always walk hand in hand. The legend related to Shrinathji Temple can be found in the Pushtimarg scriptures of Vaishnava sect. According to Vallabhacharya, Shrinathji used to visit Mewar with her young princess Ajab Kunwari. The purpose of his visit was the game of Chaupar. The princess loved staying in Mewar. Therefore whenever they went back to their home in Vrindavan, the princess used to become sad. So one-day Shrinathji promised his daughter that when it is the right time, he will make Mewar his permanent residence. So when the cart got stuck in the mud and came to a standstill, it was believed to be God’s will.
History
This temple was built in 17th Century. The Shrinathji image of God Krishna celebrates the seven-year-old child version of Krishna. This Swaroop of Krishna is known as Gopala, who was first worshipped by the Vallabhacharya in the Govardhan region of Vrindavan. The sculpture of Shrinathji is made on a monolith out of black stone. As per the legends, in around 12th century B.C., the stone of the idol was self-manifested from the Govardhan Mountain. The Govardhan Mountain was lifted by Lord Krishna to protect people of Vrindavan from the wrath of jealous Lord Indra. Protection- Many temples have been under the threat of loot and plunder by many foreign settlers such as Sultans and Mughals. Therefore during the invasion of Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, the people of Vrindavan shifted the idol to a predetermined destination. But as far the legends go, during the transit, the wheels of the cart holding the statue came to a standstill. The priests who were escorting the idol took this incident as Lord’s wish to stay at that very place. Therefore, at the same spot the temple was made which is today widely known as the Shrinathji Temple of Nathdwara. Around 1672 under the keen and vigilant eye of Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar, the temple was established.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Sevas
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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