Srinathji Temple

The18th century Shrinathji Temple located 48 kilometers from the beautiful city of Udaipur is one of the wealthiest temples in India that is dedicated lord Shrinathji who is believed to be a form of lord Krishna. It is believed that lord Shrinathji lifted the Govardhana Hill to rescue the people of Brajbhoomi from the rage of the Lord Varun, the Lord of Rain. Identified as one of the best places to opt for excursions around Udaipur, it the Srinathji Temple that receives a number of Vishnu and Krishna devotees annually on every special occasion.

The common belief is that the idol was originally installed at Mount Govardhana near the city of Mathura. The chariot that escaped with the idol of the lord to save the demolition by the King Aurangzeb struck into the mud in the land of Nathdwara. Considered as a holy indication it was this incident that finally led to the installations of the idol in this place of Nathdwara. The Shrinathji Temple is opened eight times a day so that the devotees can offer their prayers to the sacred lord. Divided into several courtyards, the Havali' is the best place is the best place to experience the art and the architecture of the Rajasthan. The main deity who resides in the sanctum dresses in ornate clothes and precious jewelry that are worn by the deity on a daily basis.

What is most charming about the Shrinathji Temple near Udaipur is that the place rests in a mystic tranquility that is a welcomed respite to the crowds. The temple employs 1,000 employees who serve the temple. A large number of the locals also earn their daily livelihood from the allied business that is related to the temple. Experience the amazing architecture of the temple, the rich paintings, and the delicate carvings, the paintings, the wall hangings, the gorgeous clothes that every tourist loves to enjoy. The doorways of the temples flanked with the drawings of the elephants, horses and maidens are worth seeing. The 'Annakuta' festival celebrated by the locals with great enthusiasm is one of the main festivals celebrated in the Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan.