The Shreenathji Nathdwara Temple, Udaipur
One of the several religious sites dotting Udaipur, the Nathdwara Temple is located on the banks of the Banas, surrounded by hills and forests on all sides.
It is the seat of Lord Shrinathji, worshipped by Pushtimargiya Vaishnavas from all over India. Nathdwara or the gateway of Shrinathji has been around for 300 years, and has transformed from an idyllic setting to a pulsating town.
Every year, thousands of devotees visit this temple to pay their respects to the Lord.
It houses the original statue of Lord Krishna who is worshipped here in the avatar of Govardhan Giridhar.
Worshippers perform Ashtaya or make eight darshans of the deity in one day.
Each of these are the different manifestations of Lord Krishna.
Best time to visit
September-March
Travel to or how to reach Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple
By air
Dabok Airport is the closest at 21 km. Flights operate here between Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai and Delhi and Udaipur.
By rail
Udaipur is directly connected by rail to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad and Ajmer.
By road
Udaipur is connected by state and national highways to major cities within and outside Rajasthan.
Map of the Nathdwara Temple Udaipur Rajasthan
Hotels and Resorts around Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple
Amet Haveli
Hotel Shikarbadi
Hilltop Palace
Lake Pichola
Raj Darshan
Paras Mahal
Trident Udaipur
Shilpi Resort
Udai Kothi
Krishna Niwas
Saheli Palace
Swaroop Palace
Padmini Palace
Hotel Lakeland
Krishnalila Regency
Vishnupriya
Hotel Garden View, Nathdwara
Places to visit near Nathdwara Shreenathji
Shri Vitthalnathji’s Temple
Shri Dwarikadhishji’s Temple (Kankroloi)
Chetak Smarak (Haldi Ghat)
Shri Ekling Mahadevji
Shrinathji’s Charan-Chowki (Ghasiyaar)
Chaar Bhujaaji
Shri Hariraiji’s Bhaithak (Khamnor)
Molela
Lal Baug
Food and Shopping at Nathdwara Shreenathji Temple
Food is largely Rajasthani cuisine, with the traditional spices and color.
Shopping in Nathdwara is a fulfilling experience, thanks to the budding small scale handicrafts industries.
Natural perfumes called ‘attar’ made from extracts of flowers, herbs and plants are available in plenty here.
Nathdwara is also famous for Pichhvai paintings, wooden crafts, pottery and silver craft.
The ‘palnas’ or small swings made of wood, metal, pearls and velvet in which deities are placed, must also bought in Nathdwara.
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21 Oct, 2008
