Shrinathji Idol

The Shrinathji Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shrinathji located in Nathdwara. It is considered an important pilgrimage centre by Vaishnavas. The svarupam, the divine form of Shrinathji, is said to be self-manifested. According to legends, Krishna self-manifested from a stone and emerged from the Govardhan Hills. In 1466, a Braj resident went to Govardha…
The Shrinathji Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shrinathji located in Nathdwara. It is considered an important pilgrimage centre by Vaishnavas. The svarupam, the divine form of Shrinathji, is said to be self-manifested. According to legends, Krishna self-manifested from a stone and emerged from the Govardhan Hills. In 1466, a Braj resident went to Govardhan Mountain to search for his lost cow when he saw the raised left arm of Shri Govardhanathji. He called other Braj residents to show this to them.
  • Location: Nathdwara
  • Completed: 1672
  • Affiliation: Hinduism
  • District: Rajsamand
  • Deity: Shrinathji (form of Krishna)
  • Festivals: Krishna Janmashtami, Holi
  • State: Rajasthan
Data from: en.wikipedia.org