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Which God is Shrinathji?
Lord Krishna
Shrinathji is a form of Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child (Balak). The principal shrine of Shrinathji is the Shrinathji Temple in the temple town of Nathdwara, 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur city in Rajasthan,India….Shrinathji.
| Shrinathji Temple | |
|---|---|
| District | Udaipur |
| Deity | Lord Krishna |
| Location | |
| Location | Nathdwara |
Who worships Shrinathji?
Shrinathji is worshipped according to the Bhakti Yoga tradition, by the Vaishanavites in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The main temple of Shrinathji is located in the temple town of Nathdwara, which lies about 48 kilometers from Udaipur in Rajasthan on the right bank of the Banas River in Aravalli Hills.
How old is Shrinathji?
7- year old
The central deity of this temple is Shrinathji, who is 7- year old child avatar of Lord Krishna. The sculpture of the God is a monolith of black stone that depicts his iconic lifting of the Govardhan Mountain.
What is the old name of Nathdwara?
Shrinathji Temple The accompanying priests realised that the particular place was the Lord’s chosen spot and accordingly, a temple was built there under the rule and protection of the then Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar. Shrinathji Temple is also known as ‘Haveli of Shrinathji’ (mansion).
Why did Krishna come to Nathdwara?
The idol of the Lord Krishna was being transferred from Vrindaban to protect it from the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. When the idol reached the spot at village Sihad or Sinhad, the wheels of bullock cart in which the idol was being transported sank axle-deep in mud and could not be moved any further.
Who is Yamuna Maharani?
In the Puranic literature, Yamuna is described as the daughter of the sun god Surya (though some say that she was the daughter of Brahma) and his wife Saranyu (Sanjna in later literature), the goddess of the clouds, and the twin sister of Yama, the god of death.
Who made shrinathji Temple?
Shrinathji Temple
| Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara | |
|---|---|
| Architecture | |
| Type | Rajputana |
| Creator | Damodar Das Bairagi & Goswami Priests |
| Completed | 1672 |
Who is Yamuna husband?
The river is also worshipped as a Hindu goddess called Yamuna….Yamuna in Hinduism.
| Yamuna | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Surya (father) Sanjna (mother) |
| Siblings | Yama, Shani, Tapati, Revanta, Ashvins and Vaivasvata Manu |
| Consort | Krishna as one of his Ashtabharya |
| Children | 10 children including Shruta |
Is Krishna married Yamuna?
After a stay of few days there, Krishna and Kalindi returned to his capital Dwarka with their entourage and duly married each other . Yamuna bountifully makes her love for Krishna accessible to all her devotees and with her divine powers increases their bhaktibhava (feeling for devotional love).
Who is Goswami Vishal Nathdwara?
Goswami Vishal Nathdwara as an Additional Director, Non -Executive & Non – Independent Director and designated as an Advisor on the Board of the Company. Based on the declaration received from Chi.