Daily Hindu Panchang
The temple of Shrinathji
Nathdwara is home to the Shrinathji Temple of the Pushtimarg tradition. It is close to Udaipur and often combined with Eklingji and Kankroli.
| Place | Nathdwara, Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| Known as | Shrinathji temple |
| Best time | Year-round. Annakut and Janmashtami are the main festivals. |
| Time needed | 1 day |
| Nearest railway | Mavli Junction |
| Nearest airport | Udaipur |
Nathdwara in Rajasthan is the home of Shrinathji, a form of Krishna as a child lifting the Govardhan hill, and the main seat of the Pushtimarg sect. The temple, near Udaipur, is known for its eight daily darshans, elaborate shringar and the famous pichwai paintings.
The darshan is short and intense. Plan your day around the time of the darshan you wish to attend.
Nathdwara is about 45 km from Udaipur. The temple is in the old town, and the pichwai workshops are in the nearby lanes.
How many days do you have? Pick one and the plan changes.
A day trip from Udaipur.
A calm plan.
Temples and lakes.
Heritage and temples.
A slower trip.
A haveli-style temple where Shrinathji is worshipped with eight daily darshans, each with its own mood and offering. The idol was brought here from Mathura in the 17th century to protect it.
Local tip: Check the darshan timings at the temple on the day.
Large cloth paintings hung behind the deity. Local artists still make them, and you can see them being made in the workshops.
Local tip: Buy from the artists directly.
A hill with a Ganesh temple, about 5 km from the town, with a view of Nathdwara.
Local tip: Visit at sunset.
Eklingji is a Shiva temple near Udaipur, and Haldighati is the battlefield of Maharana Pratap.
Local tip: Combine them in a day trip.
| October to March | Pleasant. |
|---|---|
| Janmashtami, Annakut and Holi | Major festivals. |
| Monsoon | Green hills. |
| Summer | Hot. |
Dharamshalas and hotels near the temple.
Rajasthani vegetarian meals and the temple's own prasad.
Check the dates for this year on our festival calendar, and choose a shubh time using the muhurat pages.
Darshan timings, booking rules and road conditions change, so confirm them with the temple trust or local authority before you travel.
One day.
A Vaishnava tradition founded by Vallabhacharya, centred on Krishna as a child.
There are eight daily darshans. Check the temple board for the day's timings.
Year-round. Annakut and Janmashtami are the main festivals.
Plan 1 day.
The nearest railway station is Mavli Junction. The nearest airport is Udaipur. Check current road and train timings before you travel.
Annakut; Janmashtami; Holi.
On 13 November 2026, the tithi is Shukla Chaturthi and Rahu Kaal is 10:57 AM to 12:19 PM, worked out for Nathdwara's own sunrise.
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