Location: Nathdwara
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Nathdwara is a town in India's western state of Rajasthan. It is located in the Aravalli hills, on the banks of the Banas River in Rajsamand District, 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur. This town is famous for its temple of Krishna which houses the deity of Shrinathji, a 14th-century, 7-year-old "infant" incarnation of Krishna. The deity was originally worshiped at JATIPURA Mathura and was shifted in the 1672 from Govardhan hill, near Mathura along holy river Yamuna after being retained at Agra for almost six months. Literally, Nathdwara means ‘Gateway to Shrinathji (God)’. Nathdwara is a significant Vaishnavite shrine pertaining to the Pushti Marg or the Vallabh Sampradaya or the Shuddha Advaita founded by Vallabha Acharya, revered mainly by people of Gujarat and Rajasthan, among others. Vitthal Nathji, son of Vallabhacharya institutionalised the worship of Shrinathji at Nathdwara. Nathdwara town itself is popularly referred to as ‘Shrinathji’, after the presiding deity.
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1. Shrinathji Temple
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4.5 based on 487 reviews
Located on the banks of the Banas River and having a distance of 48 from Udaipur in Rajasthan, Nathdwara the Gate of the Lord is visited most frequently by Hindu pilgrims. This pilgrimage site is very popular for enshrining the image of lord Krishna. On a tour to religious places in Rajasthan you must come to Nathdwara to visit one such famous shrine called Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara.
Reviewed By Mihirshah28 - Ahmedabad, India
It was really lord Krishna has blessed to have awesome darshana at holy place Shrinathji to have "Shrungar" darshan with great spirituality and pious atmosphere
2. Dwarkadheesh Temple
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By himachalspecialist - Mumbai, India
the Dwarkadeesh Temple in Kankroli Rajasthan is a majestic one, touching the rajsamand lake built by the then ruler of mewad, it is a must visit if you are in rajasthan visiting nathwadara or udaipur. it has selected timing hence check different timing darshans morning mangala, shringar, gwal, afternnon rajbhoj, late afternoon uthapan & evening shyan arti
3. Charbhuja Temple
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Arup1981 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The temple is located in the village Garhbor of Rajsamand district. This village is situated in Aravalli ranges. It is 38 km from the district headquarters Rajsamand. Desuri in the Pali district is a nearby village, through which it is connected to the Pali district. Gomati river flows nearby this temple. The temple was built in 1444AD. According to the inscription inside the temple, village name was Badri, therefore, the idol is considered as BadriNath. The deity of Charbhuja Nath is considered to be miraculous. The idol of Shri Charbhuja Ji is 85 centimeters high. The four arms of the idol hold conch, discus, mace and a lotus flowers. The discus and the mace symbolize dynamic power, energy and prowess. Gurjars hold a special reverence for this temple. Gurjars attribute a sword and shield as symbol of Gurjar chivalry in every darshan. The temple is made by mirrors, Lime mortars and Marble. The excellent work of the mirror is done in the original temple. The shutters of the inner temple are made of gold while outer shutters are made of silver. Both outer and inner door of the temple are covered with silver. The temple received huge donation from the states of Mewar and Marwar and many articles of gold and silver are common in daily poojas. The Maharana of the Mewar has a special custom of visiting the temple round a year and offering prayers for the state for its well being. Garud ji is installed in the other courtyard. Stone elephants are placed on the both sides of the entrance. Temple is in the open space. The temple is visited by lakhs of pilgrims. Then the king Shri Gang Dev got divine instruction in his dream to install the idol to be recovered from water. Then he installed this idol in his garh (fort). It is said the Pandavas also worshiped this idol before proceeding for their last YATRA to Himalaya. To protect this temple about 125 battles have taken place. Many times idol also was submerged in the water for its safety.
4. Maharana Pratap Memorial
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By ViLs2023
Maharana Pratap Memorial is max 5 min drive from mesmerizing Haldighati. First stop can be Chetak's Samadhi, then head up for grand Maharana Statue. Further move towards the museum, where you can see light and sound show with background based on few events of Maharana. Overall a mesmerizing historical experience. One must visit this place if they honor the bravery of Vir Maharana Pratap. Purely historical place.
5. Rakht-Talai (Haldighati)
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4.0 based on 226 reviews
The pride of Rajsamand District, "Haldighati" in known across the globe for the chivalrous deeds of the great Maharana Pratap. 44 kilometers from Udaipur and 17 kilometers from Nathdwara it is nestled in the middle of the Aravali range. This narrow turmeric coloured mountainous region which played a stellar role in defending the honour of Mewar dynasty, is known as Haldighati. Main Battle ground Rakt Talai is situated in village Khamnore.
Reviewed By travelfutureking - Ahmedabad, India
A historic battle, a brave hero and wonderful vibes make this place an outstanding memorial to bravery anywhere in the world.
