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Today 8th Oct 2017,  I visited Shrinath Ji temple in Nathdwara (Rajasthan). What a beautiful place guys, I can not explain the mesmerizing beauty of this temple in words, but surely I would love to share my pleasureful experiences here. 

In our Indian culture temples have a very vital role which holds some of the religious stories and indulge soo much of treasure in themselves. You can find every temple has something very interesting story which is unfolded in itself. Today I am going to tell you about 'Shrinath Ji' temple in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.

History

Fascinating Facts about Nathdwara - Shrinathji Temple 

1. Temple is designed in in sequence of Lord Krishna's family. It starts with Nand Maharaj's Temple (Father of Krishna), there also known as Nand Bhawan or Nandalaya.
2. In this temple Shrinathji is not worshipped, rather priests offer him service or Sewa. This is because Shrinath ji is not treated as god here, he is considered as 'Thakurji' (One who is most respectable and responsible for people caretaker and protector).
3. People worship 'Kalash' which is located on the top of Shrinathji's haveli tomb. On this tomb 7 flags are flown along with a 'Sudarshan Chakra" (Weapon of Krishna).
4. Idol of Shrinathji is such mesmerising that if you see it continuously, you can get hypnotised, that is why priests keep on blinking the curtain while darshan.  
5. There is a Diamond placed under lower lip of Shrinathji's Idol.
6. Shrinath ji is treated as a living person and every day Aarti and Sringar is conducted where dressing of Shrinath ji's Idol is changed seven times a day.
7. Original Chariot of Srinath Ji is kept here in which he was bought from Govardhan. This temple is like a regular household which has a milk store room (Doodhghar), kitchen (Rasoighar), jewellery chamber (Gahnaghar), treasury (Kharcha Bhandaar), An astable where horses are kept, drawing room (Baithak Ghar), gold/Silver grinding wheel (Chakki). And most important all is in running condition.
8. It is said that, Shrinathji will return to Govardhan and a new temple will be formed for him there.
9. Cameras and mobiles are not allowed inside temple, so I was not able to click the beauty of inside and neither the idol of Shrinathji.
10. Ambani's visit this temple every year on there mother's birthday and even before starting any new project they visit this temple for the grace of Srinathji.   

Guys, I really recommend you to visit this place if not visited. And if you are planning to visit please be informed about the timings because there are scheduled Darshans available.

1. Mangala Darshan starts at 05:45 AM till 06:30 AM

2. Shringar starts at 07:15 AM till 07:45 AM

3. Gwal Darshan starts at 09:15 AM till 09:30 AM

4. Rajbhog starts at 11:15 AM till 12:10 PM

5. Uthapan starts at 03:45 PM till 04:00 PM

6. Bhog starts at 04:45 PM till 05:00 PM

7. Aarti starts at 05:15 PM till 06:00 PM

8. Shyam starts at 07:00 PM till 07:40 PM



By the way no need to worry if you reach there at any odd time, you can easily have you time killed with some shopping at the local market along with tasting famous milk made sweets of Nathdwara and other street foods.

Hope you enjoyed the information. Keep sharing and enjoying.

Have a Rocking day...!!!