NATHDWARA
Nathdwara is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site and rated as one of the most distinguished pilgrimage shrines of India, enshrining Krishna as Govardhana Giridhari. Located 48-km northeast of Udaipur in Rajasthan, it’s on the banks of the Banas River. The place enshrines Shrinathji - an image of Krishna, which was initially preserved at the Vraja Bhoomi at Mount Govardhana near Mathura. The name Nathdwara denoting 'Gate of the Lord', the image had to shift to Mewar to protect it from Aurangazeb, the Mughal monarch. The legends have it that the chariot carrying the image anyhow got fixed here, thus paving the way for a temple to be built. The then Rana of Mewar, at Nathdwara, duly permitted the building of the temple. This is a revered temple and place of pilgrim amongst believers. Devotees come here in great numbers during occasions of "Janamashtmi" the day of Lord's birth and other festivals like Holi.
Places to see
The Shrinathji Temple
The Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara is a place of Hindu pilgrimage and a vast number of devotes from all parts of India throng the temple. Within the temple is a celebrated image of Lord Krishna, popularly said to date to the 12th century BC.
Rajsamand Lake
Rajsamand Lake (66 kms): Close to Kankroli, is the dam, built by Maharana Raj Singh in 1660 AD. Many ornamental arches and 'chhatris' adorn the embankment
Nav Chowki
On the banks of the lake is this pillared edifice, which is paved with marble and has beautifully carved arches and chhatris'
How to reach Nathdwara
By Air
Air-Indian Airlines and Jet Air are having flights up to Udaipur, from where it is one hour drive in Taxi or Bus
By Rail
Mavli rail junction is the closest to Nathdwara.
By Road
Nathdwara is well connected by Mumbai/ Surat/ Baroda/ Ahmedabad with good motorable roads.
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