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Srinathji Temple

Situated 48 km north of Udaipur, Nathdwara has the famous Sri Nathji Temple which is an important shrine for Vashnavites. The black stone Krishna image that is housed in the temple was brought here from Mathura in 1669 to protect it from the destructive impulses of Aurangzeb. According to legend, the getaway vehicle, a wagon, sank into ground up to the axels as it was passing through Nathdwara. The priests realized that this was a sign from Lord Krishna - the image did not want to travel any further! Accordingly, the Sri Nathji temple was built on the spot.

Attendants treat the image like a delicate child, getting it up in the morning, washing it, putting its clothes on, offering it specially prepared meals and putting it down to sleep, al at precise times throughout the day. It is a popular pilgrimage site and the temple opens and closes around the image's daily routine. It gets very crowded around 3.30 and 4pm when Lord Krishna wakes up after a siesta. Photography is not allowed.

Shrinathji Temple

Rajsamand Lake

Rajsamand Lake was created by a dam constructed in 1660 by Maharana Jai Singh. There many ornamental arches and beautifully carved chhatries (cenotaphs) along the huge bund (embankment). It also has several interesting old inscriptions.

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 You Can Reach Nathdwara
Reaching Nathdwara Reaching Udaipur By Bus