Places To Visit In Nathdwara, Udaipur
Nathdwara is a town in India's western state of
Rajasthan. It is located in the Aravalli hills, on the banks of the Banas River
in Rajsamand District, 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur.This town is famous
for its temple of Krishna which houses the deity of Shrinathji, a 14th-century,
7-year-old "infant" incarnation of Krishna. The deity was originally
worshiped at Mathura and was shifted in the 1672 from Govardhan hill, near
Mathura along holy river Yamuna after being retained at Agra for almost six
months. Literally, Nathdwara means ‘Gateway to Shrinathji (God)’.Nathdwara is a
significant Vaishnavite shrine pertaining to the Pushti Marg or the Vallabh
Sampradaya or the Shuddha Advaita founded by Vallabha Acharya, revered mainly
by people of Gujarat and Rajasthan,among others. Vitthal Nathji, son of
Vallabhacharya institutionalised the worship of Shrinathji at Nathdwara.
Nathdwara town itself is popularly referred to as ‘Shrinathji’, after the
presiding deity.
World's Tallest Shiva Statue in construction phase at
Nathdwara, Rajasthan
The shrine at Nathdwara was built in the 17th century at
the spot as exactly ordained by Shrinathji himself.The idol of the Lord Krishna
was being transferred from Vrindaban to protect it from the Mughal ruler
Aurangzeb.[6] When the idol reached the spot at village Sihad or Sinhad, the
wheels of bullock cart in which the idol was being transported sank axle-deep
in mud and could not be moved any farther. The accompanying priests realised
that the particular place was the Lord's chosen spot and accordingly, a temple
was built there under the rule and protection of the then Maharana Raj Singh of
Mewar. Shrinathji Temple is also known as 'Haveli of Shrinathji’ (mansion).
Nathdwara town is also famous as the Apollo of Mewar. In
the town of Nathdwara, Shrinathji temple is the centre of attraction, but the
town is also famous for its 'pichhwai' paintings, handmade terracottas, ivory
articles and milk-made sweets. During the times of Holi, Diwali and Janmashtmi,
people throng in large numbers. Apart from festivals like Holi and Janmashtmi,
Annakutta (Linked to Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill) is a major festival that
is celebrated in the temple.
Nathdwara Artists are a group of artists working around
the precincts of the famous Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan. They are noted for
Rajasthani-style paintings, called "Pichwai Paintings", belonging to
the Mewar School. The paintings revolve around the image of Shrinathji, the
enigmatic black-faced figure of Krishna, who is shown holding up Mount
Govardhan. Several authoritative books have been published on this subject.
Apart from Pichwai Paintings, the artists also produce
small-scale paintings on paper. Themes from Krishna legend predominate.
Mentioned under notable citizens are some of the famous artists who have won accolades/awards
in the past.
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