About the Temple
Seek the blessings form Lord Krishna at the Shrinathji temple in Nathadwara on your excursion tour from Udaipur. Few tourists but many pilgrims flock to the place to offer their prayers. Specifically special for the Vaishnavites – followers of Vishnu and his incarnations – the temple has a black stone image of Lord Krishna that is said to be brought from Mathura – Vrindavan in 1669 to secure it from Aurangzeb's destructive impulses. On the way, the wheel of the vehicle stuck here and could not be moved forward. The accompanying priest took it as an indication from the God himself and so after rites and rituals, the idol was enshrined here. It is a treat for eyes seeing the attendants taking care of the shrine meticulously - washing, draping, offering meals and lull to sleep. Beautiful Architecture
At the backdrop of idyllic hills it is thought of to be the second richest temple in the world. Pilgrims can have glimpses of the Krishna idol kept in the inner sanctum of the temple for short intervals eight times a day. Otherwise, the temple is generally free from crowds. People come here to see the architecture of the site, enjoy the leisurely walks amidst the natural surroundings to feel the regal grandeur of the bygone years. To keep the temple adequately ventilated and airy, the construction is done around many split level courtyards with a pure white facade on the exteriors. The doorways have been adorned with paintings of elephants, horses, beautiful maidens and doorkeepers on all the doorways. The famous pichwai paintings are said to be originated from here.

Must See - Must Do
Pilgrims here, like to see the services offered to Lord Krishna. Here puja (worship) is replaced by seva (servitude). The image is treated just like a child by the attendants. People come in the evening when God wakes up after siesta. Pilgrims love to see the divine child seeking parental love, Krishna playing flute in the forests of Vrindavan enticing the maidens with the melody.

Some of the attractions in the temple include:

• Moti Mahal
• Sudarshan Chakraraj
• Dhwajaji
• Kamal Chowk
• Ratan Chowk
• Mani Kotha
• Temples of Shri Navnit Priyaji
• Shri Krishna storehouse (having silver and golden mills)

Excursion Trips
Kankroli and Rajasmand Lake: Similar to the temple at Nathdwara, Kankroli shelters a beautiful temple of Dwarkadheesh - an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Even the darshan timings are similarly erratic.

Nearby the large Rajsamand lake is made of a dam built in 1660 by Maharaja Raj Singh. The embankment has old and numerous inscriptions, ornamental arches, engraved chattris.