Nathdwara
lies 48 kms from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the Lord. This great
Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century on spot exactly defined by
the Lord himself. The legends have it that the image of the Lord Krishna was
being transferred to safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive
wrath of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
The image when it reached the spot it vehicle the bullock carts wheel sank axel
deep in mud and refused to move further. The accompanying priest realised that
this was lord's chose spot and the image did not want to travel any further.
Accordingly a Temple was built here.
This is revered temple and place of pilgrim amongst believers. Devotees throng
the shrine in large number during occasions of "Janamashtmi" the day
of Lord's birth and other festivals like Holi. The priests treat if like a living
deity and tend to the lord with daily normal function like bathing- dressing
meals called "prasad" and the resting times in regular intervals.
The main attractions are the Arties and the Shringar. The formal prayer offered
with diya, insentsticks, flowers, fruit and other offerings with local instruments
and devotional songs of the Lord according to the demand of the time and occasion.
The fine intricately woven shaneels
&
silk cloth with real original zari and shredded work done upon them along with
tones of real jewellers, which are of antique value, looks dazzling.
The view of the idol after the pardha (curtain) is removed is a spectacular
sight that is simply mesmerizing leading to a melee (gully) of visitors, crowding
divine lord. The mystic, spirited aura of India comes alive.
Nathdwara has a small but throbbing township around the temple. It's shopping
in the bye lanes is a great revelation. It's famous for its 'pichwani' paintings,
which Shri Krishna in the centre and is recognized for profuse use of gold colour.
Nathdwara City, Rajasthan Minor Destinations
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