Shrinathji Temple at Nathdwara (Rajastan)

History :: Shrinathji Ka Prakatya

In Goloka Dham Srigovrddhn Maniratnon is graceful. Shri Giriraj Takurji Govrddhnathji of the cavern, and Brij Sriswaminiji Rsmayi play with devotees do. He is the eternal lila. The fate of Mahaprabhu Sri Vllbadish Mr. Takurji serve is forever. Once the goddess Sri Takurji Mahaprabhu Shri Vallabhacharya appear on earth for the salvation of organisms permitted. Mr. Takurji Sriswaminiji, Brij Yuthon of devotees and Leila - content themselves with the assurance of Mr. Brij appearance. Vikram Samvat 1466 AD in accordance with this assurance. The Shravan Krishna Teej 1409 on Sunday at sunrise was at Mr Govrdhnnath expressed Giriraj Govardhan. It was the same format as the value of the Indra - massaging the Lord, worshiping Krishna Brajwasion was accepted and Annkut Arogi content. Mr. Govrdhnnathji with the overall pattern was not expressed was expressed before the left arm, Then Mukharvind and the entire pattern is expressed.

First Shravan Shukla Panchami (Nagpancmi) NO. 1466 days when a Brajwasi find his lost cow went on Govardhana was then raised by Mr Govrddhnathji appeared in Left arm Left arm vertically philosophy he called other Brajwasion conducted. Then Lord Krishna said an elderly Brajwasi Govardhan Giriraj up on the left hand finger Brajwasion wrath of Indra, the Guऐn and Brij Brij was protected. Then Brajwasion had worshiped his left arm. The left arm of the Lord Krishna. Glen and just the Left side of the Lord appeared to Kden is undergoing. Anyone mountain should not be able to dig out the nature of God. Then his nature will see their wishes. After nearly 69 years of Brajwasi milk bath makes the upper arm, the worship, and the soles of my enjoyment would agree. It seemed fair to Nagpancmi per day.

Vilsl Midmorning to have cornered a transcendental Krishna Ekadashi happened in 1535. Anyor village near Govardhana Sddu Pandey Nandrayji of thousands of neat cattle cow cows had one, which was called Dhumr. He was always the third Prhr reached the place where He was Prkty Govrdhnnathji the left side. There was a hole. Jrakr edge in his return from Thanon milk. Sdu Pandey suspected cow's milk milks the cow herd takes Dhumr in the afternoon so it does not milk cows during twilight. One day she encouraged the cow go back position, he noticed that the cow was standing Govardhan Prwn visiting a place and felt Thanon milk waterfalls. Sddu Pandey came as a surprise. Go over and saw him, he appeared in Mr. Govrdhnnathji the Mukharvind cornered the same day, Mr. Krishna 11 Samvat 1535 Cmparny Vllabachary of Chhattisgarh was expressed. Where the Sddu Pandey himself from Mr Govrdhnnathji - "My name is Devdmn and my other name Indradmn and artemisia. From that day on Brajwasi Mr Govrdhnnathji Devdmn know the name of. Sdu Bhawani Pandey's wife and daughter continual Dhumr Devdmn males tended to cow's milk Arogane.

Vilsl 1549 (Ilsl 1593) Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi day Thursday by Mr Govrdhnnathji Mahaprabhu instructed Mr. Vllbacharyji in Jharkhand - ours is expressed in the cave of Govardhana. Wambhuja was expressed first and then to Mukharvind. Expressed our desire now is to complete the pattern.You appear to prompt Braj Aven and our service. This commandment hearing Mahaprabhu Shri Vallabhacharya changing your direction of travel Anyor village near Govardhan in Braj arrived there sits on the terrace next to the house of Mr. Sddu Pandey. Mr. Acharya Mahaprabhu inspired by supernatural fast Sddu Pandey servant of Apsri families. Sddu Pandey expressed the Apsri all the tale of Shrinathji. Mr. Mahaprbhuji the morning visiting the Shrinathji decided Govardhan expressed the proforma. The second day morning with Mr. Mahaprbhuji his servants and Brajwasion Shrinathji on Mr Girirajji go to the Views. Assuming you Hridaswary Girirajji first appearance of the Lord commanded him and took obeisances at Girirajji slowly began to climb. Expressed as the distance from the site of Shrinathji Sddu Pandey told by the stream of tears of joy began to flow from the eyes of Mahaprbhuji. It seemed to him that the years of separation from the heat of the Lord, he's going away now. Increasing the speed of the mountain has been climbed. They only see that coming from the front peacock crown Pitambrdhari Lord Shrinathji is carried forward. Then from the Bhagavad Vallabhacharya reached on running close to the Lord. Today Mr Vallabhacharya geo - board were found on his shirt. Mr. Acharya Shri Takurji and hug each other in both Packed. Brajwasi glimpse of the supernatural visions were also blessed. Glad to embrace the philosophy of Acharya Sri Mahaprabhu Shrinathji - were overwhelmed. Shrinathji commanded by then -'' Sri Vallabha temple here we prove it to us and our service type Pdharaon Krwaon ​​beginning.'' Folded hands begged Sri Mahaprabhu ji'' God'' Your order is acceptable.

Sri Mahaprabhu immediately ameba grass - thatched temple Takurji Mr. Govrdhnnathji to prove it by getting rich Morcndraika Pdharaya and Mr. Takurji the makeup of the crown and Gunjamla. You Mr. Ramdas Chauhan Shrinathji commanded to serve. Shrinathji assured him that not worry themselves will tell you the type of service. Later Mr. Khatri Puarnmall Mahaprbhuji allowing the vast temple of Shrinathji proven. Then Vikram Samvat year 1519 Shrinathji new temple in 1576 appeared to have cornered Shukla and Patotsv Teej Akshaya Tritiya happened. Then Mdhavendra Puri and some Bengali Brahmins were assigned the responsibility of serving Shrinathji.

Kubnndas music and began service to Krishna made official. Mr. Gusaँiji the Bengali Brahmins later removed from service until the new system operates today. When it arrived in Srinathdwara of Braj Shrinathji Vilsl Saturday 20 February 1672, AD 1728 Falgun Krishna Saptami arrived in Nathdwara temple currently own and there is a glitzy Patotsv Srinathdwara'''' Sihad village name famous. Naming - is known as yet Srinathji Brajwasi Devdmn. The day after you make the first Sri Mahaprabhu Vllbacharyji service system to organize your day and name Gopalji put '. For this reason, currently located at the foot of Govardhana Jtipura Gopalpur village was being called. Prbhucrn Srivittlnathji Apsri the new system when removing Bengali priests of the Lord Shree 'Govrddhnnathji named. Rosary - Tilak defender Mr Gokulnathji passionate devotee of the time to Apsri Shrinathji brief but prices began to call out names. It was not a new name Mr. Giriraj Garg section of the Code of Sri Govrdhnnath Devdmn and mentions the names of both Shrinathji -'' Srinathn Devdmnan Vdishynti Szznaः'' (30.07.31) thus Shrinathji connotation it is also very ancient. 'Mr.' is the word Lcshmiwack and Radhaprk. Radhaji Ahladini Ananddayini power of God and the 'Nath' word is so Swamiwack. 

Srimad Vallabhacharya Mahaprabhuji

Shuddhadvat absolutist interpretation of the Bhagavad-founder Vallabhacharya Ji expressed Pustimarg cornered the Krishna Ekadashi Vilsl 1535 (1478 AD) was born. Shri Laxman Bhatt Illmmagaru your father and mother were. The family originally Kankdvadh location near the village of Andhra Pradesh Kmmn. The Brahmin and the Krishna Yajur Veda Telang Bhardwaj Gutr they had under the Tatriy branch.

Hundred Somayjञon Bhagavad embodiment of the fruit - the family was religious piety. Mr. Laxman Bhatt five generations prior to this period, Mr. Yjञnarayn Somayjञ be 32. His son Mr. Bhatt Gangadn 28, his son Shri Ganapati Bhatt, 30, his son and his son Mr. Balam Bhatt 5 5 Somnath were Shri Laxman Bhatt. The hundred Somayjञ completed. Mr Yjञnarayn hundred Somayjञ conclusion that it was blessed Awatrn God's will in their offspring. No. of Somayjञon Sri Vallabhacharya's father's time was over. Then Mr. Vallabhacharya was expressed.

Expressed in Cmparny - Mr. Laxman Bhatt Kankrvadh made the pilgrimage to Kashi come and live here. Shri Laxman Bhatt and Subhadra's son called Saraswati Ramakrishna and had two daughters. Illmmagaru was pregnant again. Kashi strongly rumored to be the only invasion of Yvnon. In this case, Mr. Laxman Bhat Kashi and his wife decided to drop out of school. Fatigue and mental stress due to the long and painful journey Illmmagaru Cmparny Raipur district of Madhya Pradesh, the delivery of a baby shower in Vihd Shami tree fell down. The bodies were left to stir and show signs of consciousness. So the dead newborn wrapped in leaves of Shami tree cavity placing Mr. Laxman spacious village went ahead with my wife. In the night, in a dream both know that the dead know they had left the newborn after she hundred Somayjञon The Lord is expressed. They were re Champaran. Once there came by to see the baby, the place is a circle around the fire, the fire was fueled supposed to be spring. Warm the baby's mother reached out to the fire neglect values ​​gave way to fire him. Illmmagaru mother lifted the child and took it to heart. Meanwhile, reports came in that crisis is averted Kashi. So Mr. Laxman Bhatt's wife, son returned to Kashi. It has come to baptism. Vallabh boy kept the name. Ballabh the thread ceremony was at the age of five. Ved Shri Vallabh the young have a deep study of the scriptures. Gurugn father and was surprised by his exceptional talent. Shri Laxman Bhatt sacrifice a day in school, the dream that God principally Veswanr son in their home as it was originated. People looking at her hair Shri Vallabh's uncanny talent began to muse. Shri Vallabh was only eleven years Mr. Laxman Vakuntwas became your father.Shri Vallabh with his mother visited the south. Orchha route Jagdish temple of Jagannath Puri in King Vidwdsba and his profound erudition and talent demonstrated uncanny. Conversazione was attached to the Jagannath temple, the king was present. That was being discussed in the House (1) What is the scripture? (2) What is the karma? (3) What is the main mantra? (4) Who is the main dev. All their - their votes were submitted but was consensual solution can not be found. Saraswati Bal Brahmachari Shri Vallabh also be reached here in disguise. You ask the orthodox answer. Most scholars praised the decision but stubborn and wanted proof that the great scholar scholars believed. The Lord Shri Jagannath Ji Shri Vallabh's own Mnttwy confirmed by the following verses ended: - Enck Shastrn Geetm Devaki's son, the son of god gods Echo Ave. मंत्रोंस्यकस्तस्य Namami ie, Krmapyekan Tasya Devsy service. Namely - (1) son of Devaki added Mr. Md Bagwatr Baँchi Gita by Lord Krishna is the only scripture. (2) Devaki Nandan Krishna is the only dev. (3) the name of Lord Krishna mantra. And the service of Lord Krishna is the only religion. Shri Vallabh's talent and all Vidwattjn Ntmstk accepted by the Board.

Shri Vallabh migration Jँhan your uncle reached the south Vijayanagar kings were almoner. Vijayanagar (Vidyangr) Hindu state of knowledge at that time and had great service. King Krishnadevaraya of the scholars had organized a mass meeting. Principal concern was that the scriptures of India, the Vedas, Upanishads, Brahma Sutra, Gita etc. or Adwatprk Dvetprk not. Shri Vallabh the only word the proof Btlay and departure Ctushtyi (Vedas, Brahma Sutra, the Gita and Bhagavatam) basis Shuddhadvat, realizing Brahman and the world against the Dharmasrytw Satytw proven.Mayawad contradicted. You were declared winners by Birajman your Knkabhisek was back on the gold. Wary अखण्डभूमण्डालाचार्य Jagdguru you Mr. Mdachary was awarded. You Knkabhisek gold bath water to treat the same Asprshy refused to distribute amongst pundits and gold. Re-enter the king golden platter dedicated Currencies Currencies accepted, but only seven of them have built Nupur Thakur who surrendered to law.

Mr Md Vallabhacharya visited India three times in bare feet and polemical scholars preached by its principles. These trips were completed in nearly nine years. Stay at your place hustle off to a secluded passes on the edge of a reservoir. You have the Bhagavad Bagwatr Parayan they are known to-day meetings, 84 meetings it be known.

Second time stay at Pandharpur mission Grihsthasrm to accept yourself commanded by Lord Sri Vittlnathji. Bhagavad orders were subject to tax under the Kashi Sridevn Sri Vallabhacharya Mahalkshmiji Bhatt's daughter married. After orbiting the Earth at the third time of marriage again arrived at.

Shri Vallabhacharya was a well-spread all over India. Come to discuss the country's renowned scholars and the vast mass flows for the group was a Vcnamrit Pan. You Shuddhadvat absolutist Mayawad Nirakrta and Vaishnava Acharyas have encountered as Vikyat. Gujarat, Saurashtra and the journey you have traveled to a place called Jharkhand arrived. Bhagavad motivation that led you to this place Devdmn Mr. Brij arrives Govrdhndhar install the service system. So you walked to Braj. You arrive rested on Gokul Govind Ghat. That night you were thinking creatures by nature is full of defects, how innocent she Bnaven full. Shravan Shukla Ekadashi ultimate Kpalu Mr. Acharya Shri Govrdhndharn at midnight Lord Brahma's order that all kinds of organisms in relation to the retirement of Javegi defects. You command the command is acceptable. Holy Lord Dharakr Dharaya sugar indulgence. The reality of the relationship you Hrsani morning Damodardas initiated beloved disciple. Confirmed the same day saw the launch of initiation into the community.

Bhagavad Acharya Shri Anyor village appeared to obey. Here you Govardhana was known to house expressed. Biraje you come on a platform of Sdupande. Giriraj same time on the mountain was known to Mr. Govrdhndharn arrival of her beloved. You bring up the Sdu Pandey's daughter ordered Nro milk. Nro took milk. Srivllbachary asked to return the milk left. Then you go Giriraj Govrdhndharn vision of the Lord appeared. Meet their beloved Lord himself appeared out of the cave. Both were wonderful union between the two arms were bound.

You Shrinathji Mr. Govrddhndharn Devdmn fixed service systems. Ramdas Chauhan given service. Pandey and Pandey etc. Brajwasion Sdu Manak entrusted with gathering materials for the service. You Srinathji the dhoti, Confection, Moonbeam and Gunjamala Dharaya makeup. Bejd bread and greens Tenti Dharaya indulgence. Then again, the road was. The householder was Mahaprbhuji Adrshmay life. They did not have the attachment to the mundane. Even the founder of independent Bktimarg you follow Vedic norms. You have three Somayjञ. Bhagavad Vallabhacharya two sons-in-law. First Srigopinath G and second Mr. Vittlnathji. You have little to Shrinathji - a temple was built. Ambala later Bgwatr inspiration to you with permission of the Purnml Khatri who built the temple of Shrinathji Samvat was created in 1576.

Lokmnglkari Shri Vallabh Grihsthasrm could not enjoy the delightful Adikdin in the Garden. So as soon as completed Subodini wife received orders by fire outbreak retirement psyche, has Dnddharn. Snyasantr Sri Vallabhacharya Ji lived at Kashi Hanumangat. But after a while you come thronging both father and son had silence. So negotiate the sands of Gangaji education given by ½ three verses. These verses confirm the sect is known by the name of education verses.

Pushtimarg

Sri Vallabhacharya the opinion that in abject Kalikaal knowledge, karma, bhakti, etc. salvation - the realization of assets and the potential is neither eligible. These tools suitable land, time, matter, subject, spells and actions are either destroyed or have become corrupted. Therefore, these measures fail to achieve Mokshprapti or God is no longer possible. In such extreme circumstances to be revealed for the salvation of everyone Srwsmrth, most merciful Lord Krishna by the force of his nature, force theorem, its Bgwatr - can deliver the capacity of organisms. So Mr. Vallabhacharya declares - "Krishna Ave Gtirmm ie only Krishna as our speed, exclusive or sole refuge to shelter. You arrive at the decision mentioned in the Scriptures, Bgwatr - means of achieving the prestigious, canonical law - Principal Bktimarg Premprdhan independent Bktimarg other than purely preached. Pustimarg you name it. It says Niःsadnon highway. Possessing Bgwatr - as a measure of attainment karma, jnana, bhakti etc. have no means, for such devotees Niःsadn Bgwatr - grace is the only means of Bgwatprapti. That is Pustimarg. Bhagavad Vallabhacharya naming his Bktimarg Pustimarg is based on Bhagavata.

Bhagwat Shukdevji the grace of God is confirmed by means of nutrition, ie. Lord Krishna's grace or mercy is confirmed. Favor or grace of God, all divine religions is the most athletic. Bgwatr - Bgwatr presence of grace - that hinder the achievement present tense, action, nature and can not stand any constraint. To achieve knowledge of God in the scriptures, devotional etc. which are explained in other ways, they all creatures - masterpiece - is feasible, ie, the pattern has to be striving for the organism itself, has to discipline their own, so these "prescribed instrument" is called. These paths have been Maryadamarg connotation. Described in the scriptures' dignity route "means prescribed in the absence of the above mentioned, the eligibility of creatures - disqualification, merit - irrespective of disqualification when God's own nature by force, Bhagavad - creatures with the ability to deliver the It is called confirmation. पुष्टिमार्ग का अर्थ उस प्रेमप्रधान भक्तिमार्ग से है, जहां भक्ति की प्राप्ति भगवान् के विशेष अनुग्रह से, कृपा से ही संभव मानी जाती है तथा यह दृढ़ विश्वास किया जाता है कि भगवान् जिस पर कृपा करते हैं, जिसे वे मिलना चाहते हैं, उसे ही मिलते are. No importance in this regard are being attempted. Mryadabkti and Pustibkti Bnderia with respect to children and is an example of the kittens. Bnderia keep hold of the child have his own mother. Similarly, the devotee Bgwatprapti Maryadamargiy need to be striving for is the work itself. Kittens do not have anything on your behalf. Up with her mother to carry her mouth is. God himself has become a means for Pustimargiy devotee, kittens (Marjar cubs) like. On confirmation, the rule does not apply on Bgwatkripa.

But God's grace is Pustimarg regulator, the regulator does not have any rules or classical legislation. God is subject to the limit, but is independent confirmation. In confirmation of the devotee is liberty, namely indulgent God wishes his work Niःsadn devout lover. Maiya Yashoda why God's wishes, and the gopis were tied in rope filled with the desire to Cchiya danced to the residue. Pustimarg Bgwatkripa means of the plight of the devotee. Sri Vallabhacharya confirmed the opinion that the creation of the organism Bgwatrup - is meant to serve. God confirmed his love seed put into the heart of the devotee. He walks with devotion grows. Attachment and addiction position is reached, respectively. So Pustijiv from the Bgwatsewa should always Srwbav. It is his religion, it is the supreme duty. Then the Lord will do everything for his own welfare, so it should not have any worries. Neither have any rituals or part-time jobs Bgwatsewa. So Bgtsewa Bgwatr - trend that is deeply in the Lord. His mind must be immersed in God. It is moving gradually matures.

The renunciation of worldly matters and Bgwatr Bgwatprem Nirupti seeds - Name - Lila's memory - Hearing - Kirtan etc. Bgwatr rises and interest in God - that takes the form of love. God is love, the other organisms in the other subjects of the melody is automatically destroyed. Bgwatr - Love is the nature of that passion elsewhere (love, love) is forgotten and destroys. It Bgwatsewa love and legend (Recall - Kirtan - Hearing) Bhagavad-growing - is transformed into addiction. Attached to Antrmn devotee of Lord Bgwatr - maintained free from all substances, persons, actions, expressions, ideas, etc. seem to be obstacles and objectivism. Gradually Bgwatprem great depth, fullness and addiction position is reached. He can not even for a moment without God, or does he or Bgwatsmrn Bgwatsewa, Bgwatr - Leela and is engrossed in properties anthem. That is the state of the organism blessendness. The Sri Vallabhacharya fondly Krishna - considers devotion to service. He Bgwatr everywhere - Bgwatr meaning of worship - the service is considered. For this reason, the Sewamarg Pustimarg called.

Vallabhacharya Mahaprabhu and his gnosis Sewamarg Karmmarg differ not only tell, but they canonically - obey laws different from those prescribed devotional path, so Pustimarg Karma - Knowledge - three pathways singular devotion Turiy IV route or route is called. Is unique in the sense that the canonical Bktimarg Bktimarg Pustimarg the worship of God - prayer is canonically endowed with chants, but purely Bgwatsewa Pustimargiy Snehatmika, are emotional. Sri Vallabhacharya to worship and serve different treats. Classic worship predestination is in the service of affection, love is a staple. Your vote the diverse goddesses - gods or worship God ash forms of worship, service. The inclusion of service under Karmmarg, but the worship of Lord Krishna Purushottam Bktimargiy full service, not Karmmargiy ritual. Srivllbachary realization of the strong belief that God Snehatmika service itself is not predestination - Principal Kritirupa (ritual rupa) of worship. Public performance of the work may be, but the affection is purely personal and confidential. Not content with the juice of love Rsabas individual gets from performing. For this reason Sewamarg Sri Vallabhacharya (Pustimarg) of the Lord Krishna is Grihsewa. There are no public temple. Nandaly or private mansion is Grihsewa private individual level. Balakrishna VAATSALYA sense of it is Grihsewa mother Yashoda. Very close family members and relatives in warm affective Grihsewa Bgvdiyjn become inclusive and participatory.

Sodsopchar worship, sun - Deep, oblation, Hello, Stotrpat ends, etc., but in service Bgwatr - regarding each act of God such as brushed ware, kitchen clean - wipe - smear, is under water refill etc. Bgwatsewa. Pujamarg in which the object is dedicated to God, it is prohibited to take, but Sewamarg dedicated to God in every object only after the adoption of the legislation as offerings. Unsupported object in Sewamarg is strictly prohibited, is prohibited. Worship service at the time, is held in a certain period, but always emotional service is constantly moving. Sri Vallabhacharya Bgwatr states that - the service is prone to be defeated. Pujamarg the statue's life - reputation is in charge of the Godhead, but in the sense of the Bhagavad Sewamarg - considered the manifesto. Pujamarg archan is the statue of God, but God's nature Sewamarg Interview on the assumption that it is the affective service. Consequently fragmented idol worship is considered prohibited, while in Sewamarg Bgwatr - format even if broken en due to the constraint of prices could not have her then, she would Sevniy. Sri Vallabhacharya athletic affection is directed to the requirements of law. In Sewamarg Bgwatsuk itself is paramount. In all be worshiped, but always selfless service, is only for Bgwatsuk.

Darshan

Mangla

This is the first darshan of the day. The name Mangla underlines auspiciousness of beginning the day with a glimpse of lord. In winter this darshan takes place before sunrise, while in summer, it is later.

During Mangla darshan, the main doors of the sanctum are kept closed and are only opened after the customary initial rituals. This ensures that the drowsy divine child is not startled by large crowds rushing in to see him. It also accords with the mood of the darshan, which is bala bhava, the feelings of a parent concerned about a child's well - being another idea underlying the closed doors is that the svarupa should not be tempted to play with his young companions as opening doors might tempt him to run out!

In summer, Shrinathji is clad simply in an adbandha, a light dhoti. In winter, he keeps warm with a quilted coat. His flute is not placed in his hand, for it is felt that if he were to play it early in the morning, everyone would be enchanted and all work would come to a standstill! Arti is offered to Shrinathji during this darshana. This ritual banishes the evil spirits which hover around in the darkness of the night, seeking to cause harm. This morning darshana is dedicated to the memory of paramandadas, one of the asthachhapa poets. The kiratans Sung at this time are in one of the classical morning ragas - Lalita, Bhairava or Vibhasa.

Shringar

The next darshana follows the first by hour and is called shringara. Shrinathji is dressed carefully from head to foot, and a garland of flowers is placed around his neck. A Mukhiya holds a mirror in front of him so that he can satisfy himself that, he is well dressed. This is his play hour like that of any other child, and he is offered dry fruits and sweets representing food brought to him by his beloved gopis. This explains why he is called gopivallabha

It is only after this meal that Shrinathji's flute is placed in his hand, so that he can delight Swamiji - Shri Radha - with the tunes she loves. The ragas sung during this darshana are Ramakali, Gunakali and Bilaval. The poet Nandadas is considered the main singer.

Gwal

Third darshana takes place at the hour when the lord takes his cows to pasture. The Mukhiya of the Gaushala (Cowpen) of Nathdwara visits Shrinathji at this time to inform him that all his Cows are well. He is then offered makhan mishri, a light dish with a milk base. The refreshments offered at gwala darshana have to be light, since the lord is believed to have already eaten the comparatively rich foods offered to him by the gopis earlier. Neither flowers nor his flute are shown during this darshana it is assumed that he will be playing with his cowherd friends.

Rajbhog

The main meal of the day is offered to Shrinathji at Rajabhoga. Vitthalnathji, the son of the founder of Pushti Marga, has planned this as the most elaborate darshana of all. A temple priest ascends to the terrace prior to the darshana and calls out, 'Mala Begi Laiyo!!' (bring the garland quickly). This loud call heard over a wide area, dates back to the time when Shrinathji was at Mount Govardhana. The flower garden of the temple used to be located at Chandra Sarovar, Nathdwara. 'The call for the Garland' is the signal for the darshan to be opened to the crowds waiting to catch a glimpse of the lord. The rhythmic sound of drums is heard, excitement mounts, and the doors are flung open.

Shrinathji is seen in all his regal splendor, holding lotus in one hand and wearing an elaborate garland. Beeda (folded betal leaves containing spices), are placed near him, along with a pitcher of water, his beloved flute, cane to play with Genda (Ball) and a mirror. Fine perfumes are sprinkled over the kalash on the roof, and the air is redolent with its scent.

At the end of this darshana the load retires for three hours. This period is known as Anavasara. Recalling his siestas with Swaminiji in meadows of Vrindavana.

Utthapan

During the afternoon, around 3.30 p.m., Shrinathji is aroused from his nap. A Conch is blown, it is time for him to return home with his Cows. The vina is played followed by kirtana. Surdas, the celebrated blind devotee, mystic and poet, is supposed to be the chief singer of this darshana.

Bhog

Sixth darshana of the day takes place an hour after Utthapana. A light meal is served to Shrinathji. A Chhadidara stands guard formally dressed in a Pagha (Turban), a Pataka (Sash) and a Gheradar Jama (A Garment with a Flaring Skirt). He holds a staff and wears a golden kada, anklet. The Chhadidara's function is to inform Swaminiji of Shrinathji's arrival, so that she can obtain his darshana and arrange to milk the Cows.

Aarti

Shrinathji is fanned and a morchhala is waved beside him to remove the possible effects of the evil eye cast while he has been in full view of many people. The main singer for this period is Chaturbhuadas.

Shayan

Final Darshana of the day commences only after rasoiya boli, when the priest ascends the terrace of the haveli and calls out - Cook, come early the following day. After this, drumming heralds Darshana. Since it is time for Lord to retire, various eatables are offered to Shrinathji. A singer praises lord in his kiratana, which may take form of an expression of a beloved's emotion and is offered to both Shrinathji and Swaminiji. Paan-Beeda (betal leaves with spices) are again offered to him.

As Shrinathji is about to retire for the night, various arrangements have to be made. His bed chameber is readied for him, with a container of food, a pitcher of drinking water and Paan-Beedas. It is supposed that Shri Radha will join him during the night, her garments and jewels too are kept in readiness.

A carpet is spread on the ground leads from the image of Shrinathji to his bed chamber. It is presumed that he will walk on it in his spiritual, subtle form. The wooden platforms places in Doltibari for the devotees to stand on during darshanas are removed. This ensures that Shrinathji does not encounter any obstacles at night. To enjoy his lilas with his beloved gopis, if he desires the canopies stretched over the open courtyards to protect people from the scorching afternoon sun are also removed. This darshana is usually not held for the six months, from Chaitra Shukla 1 to Ashvin Shukla 9, when Shrinathji is suppose to visit Vraja and reveal himself to the Vrajavasis(residents of vraja).

How to Reach Nathdwara:

There are many options that a traveler can chose from to reach Nathadwara. The nearest airport is situated at Udaipur and there are frequent buses from Udaipur. They usually cost around Rs 100. There are taxis that are available from the airport.  For travelers who are travelling by groups the best option is to hire tempo travelers which can transport up to 12 people. Smaller cars such as Indica are also available. 
The nearest railway station Mawli. This is small station which does not receive frequent trains. The best option is to take a train to Udaipur and a hire a taxi from the railway station. Many hotels provide taxi pick up services from the railway station. 

Nathadwara is well connected by express buses run by the local State Government. There are buses plying from Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Pushkar, Delhi, Ajmer and Jaipur. There are also private buses that operate from certain places and a good option as they are comfortable.