Nathdwara Temple also called The Shreenathji Temple

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

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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.

Other useful interesting links

Interesting information on Shreenathji Nathdwara

Nathdwara Details on Wikipedia

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adminRajasthan, Temples India21 Oct, 2008