Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara, Rajasthan
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Shrinathji Temple Timings

Shrinathji Temple is open 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, daily.

Lord Krishna, worshipped as Shrinathji (a seven-year-old form of Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill) · Nathdwara, Rajasthan

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Darshan hours (as published)
5:00 AM - 12:30 PM · 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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In Nathdwara, Rajasthan, Shrinathji Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, worshipped as Shrinathji (a seven-year-old form of Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill). It is also known as Shreenathji Temple; deity known as Shri Govardhan Nath Ji.

The most important seat of the Pushti Marg (Vallabh) sect of Vaishnavism. Worship follows a unique routine of eight daily darshans reflecting different moments in the deity's day, and the temple is the birthplace of the internationally acclaimed Pichwai painting tradition. According to tradition, the idol of Shrinathji manifested from Govardhan hill and was moved from the Mathura region to protect it from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Rajasthan carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Desert-state temples of devotion and marble artistry, from the rare Brahma shrine at Pushkar to the haveli worship of Shrinathji and the lace-like Jain carvings of Dilwara.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning5:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Verified directly on the temple's own official website (nathdwaratemple.org), which has a dedicated page for each of the eight daily darshans (Mangla, Shringar, Gwal, Rajbhog, Uthapan, Bhog, Aarti, Shayan - the official site's own menu labels the seventh darshan simply 'Aarti', not 'Sandhya Aarti'). Importantly, the official site describes each darshan only in qualitative/devotional terms (e.g. Mangla 'takes place before sunrise in winter, while in summer it is later') and does NOT publish fixed clock times for any of the eight darshans - timings genuinely shift day to day according to the Pushtimarg Tippani (a Vallabh-sampradaya almanac referenced elsewhere on the site), unlike a temple with a fixed daily schedule. The approximate clock-time ranges already listed here therefore remain sourced from secondary travel sites, not the temple's own website, and should be read as indicative only, consistent with the existing 'may vary seasonally' caveat.

Poojas and daily rituals

Eight daily darshans/aartis: Mangla (approx 5:00-6:00 AM), Shringar (approx 7:15-7:45 AM), Gwal (approx 9:15-9:45 AM), Rajbhog (approx 11:15 AM-12:05 PM), Uthapan (approx 3:45-4:15 PM), Bhog (approx 4:45-5:00 PM), Sandhya Aarti (approx 5:15-6:30 PM), Shayan (approx 8:15-8:45 PM)

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysJanmashtami and Kartik-month festivities are peak devotional occasions
Signature annual eventsJanmashtami celebrations, Annakut and the colourful Holi festivities

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
JanmashtamiAugust-SeptemberKrishna's birthday; the biggest festival, with midnight celebrations, decorations and a 21-gun salute.
AnnakutOctober-November (day after Diwali)A vast variety of food, including large quantities of rice, is offered to Shrinathji in gratitude.
HoliMarchThe festival of colours is celebrated with great fervour; the deity is dressed in colourful attire and natural colours are used.
DiwaliOctober-NovemberThe temple is beautifully decorated and priests perform special poojas.

History and architecture

Built or establishedTemple established in 1672

Architecture

Built in the Haveli style resembling the house of Nanda Maharaj (Krishna's foster father), with courtyards, service rooms and a main gate; the crown bears a shikhara/kalasha with seven flags representing the seven houses of Pushti Marg

History

According to tradition, the idol of Shrinathji manifested from Govardhan hill and was moved from the Mathura region to protect it from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. On the way, the cart carrying the idol sank into the mud at this spot, which devotees interpreted as the Lord's wish to stay, leading to the temple's establishment in 1672. The temple was built by Goswami Damodar Das Bairagi.

Planning your visit

Entry feeGeneral darshan free; online booking one-time registration around Rs 50 for mukh darshan and Rs 350 for sanmukh darshan
Dress codeClean, traditional attire expected. Women advised to wear sarees or traditional clothing (no mini skirts, shorts, sleeveless or crop tops); men may wear dhoti or trousers with a shirt/upper cloth. Mobile phones, bags and cameras are not allowed inside; lockers are available outside.
Best time to visitOctober to March (winter), when the weather is pleasant; festival periods are vibrant but very crowded, while summer (April-June) is best avoided
NearbyEklingji Temple (about 27 km), Haldighati (about 18 km), Charbhuja Temple, Rajsamand Lake (about 19 km), Kankroli Dwarkadhish Temple

How to reach

Nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur (about 60 km). Nearest railhead is Mavli Junction (about 28 km); Udaipur City Railway Station is about 43-50 km away. Nathdwara is about 46 km from Udaipur by road (about 1 hour) and is well connected by bus from Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: High. The officialWebsite (nathdwaratemple.org) was re-verified as live and genuinely official, and it confirms the eight-darshan structure, sequence and names (Mangla, Shringar, Gwal, Rajbhog, Uthapan, Bhog, Aarti, Shayan). However, the site deliberately does not publish fixed clock times for these darshans (they shift daily per the Pushtimarg Tippani/almanac), so the specific approximate times in the poojas field remain sourced from secondary travel sites rather than the official site itself, and no ritualSchedule array is added since no individually-sourced exact time exists to record. No darshan fee/registration pricing was found on the official site either, so entryFee is left unchanged.

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Frequently asked questions about Shrinathji Temple

What is the timing of Shrinathji Temple?

Shrinathji Temple is open 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, daily. Verified directly on the temple's own official website (nathdwaratemple.org), which has a dedicated page for each of the eight daily darshans (Mangla, Shringar, Gwal, Rajbhog, Uthapan, Bhog, Aarti, Shayan - the official site's own menu labels the seventh darshan simply 'Aarti', not 'Sandhya Aarti'). Importantly, the official site describes each darshan only in qualitative/devotional terms (e.g. Mangla 'takes place before sunrise in winter, while in summer it is later') and does NOT publish fixed clock times for any of the eight darshans - timings genuinely shift day to day according to the Pushtimarg Tippani (a Vallabh-sampradaya almanac referenced elsewhere on the site), unlike a temple with a fixed daily schedule. The approximate clock-time ranges already listed here therefore remain sourced from secondary travel sites, not the temple's own website, and should be read as indicative only, consistent with the existing 'may vary seasonally' caveat.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Shrinathji Temple?

As published, morning darshan runs 5:00 AM - 12:30 PM and evening darshan runs 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Verified directly on the temple's own official website (nathdwaratemple.org), which has a dedicated page for each of the eight daily darshans (Mangla, Shringar, Gwal, Rajbhog, Uthapan, Bhog, Aarti, Shayan - the official site's own menu labels the seventh darshan simply 'Aarti', not 'Sandhya Aarti'). Importantly, the official site describes each darshan only in qualitative/devotional terms (e.g. Mangla 'takes place before sunrise in winter, while in summer it is later') and does NOT publish fixed clock times for any of the eight darshans - timings genuinely shift day to day according to the Pushtimarg Tippani (a Vallabh-sampradaya almanac referenced elsewhere on the site), unlike a temple with a fixed daily schedule. The approximate clock-time ranges already listed here therefore remain sourced from secondary travel sites, not the temple's own website, and should be read as indicative only, consistent with the existing 'may vary seasonally' caveat.

Is there an entry fee at Shrinathji Temple?

General darshan free; online booking one-time registration around Rs 50 for mukh darshan and Rs 350 for sanmukh darshan

What is the dress code at Shrinathji Temple?

Clean, traditional attire expected. Women advised to wear sarees or traditional clothing (no mini skirts, shorts, sleeveless or crop tops); men may wear dhoti or trousers with a shirt/upper cloth. Mobile phones, bags and cameras are not allowed inside; lockers are available outside.

Which festivals are celebrated at Shrinathji Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Janmashtami, Annakut, Holi. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Shrinathji Temple?

October to March (winter), when the weather is pleasant; festival periods are vibrant but very crowded, while summer (April-June) is best avoided

How do I reach Shrinathji Temple?

Nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur (about 60 km). Nearest railhead is Mavli Junction (about 28 km); Udaipur City Railway Station is about 43-50 km away. Nathdwara is about 46 km from Udaipur by road (about 1 hour) and is well connected by bus from Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Who is the presiding deity at Shrinathji Temple?

Lord Krishna, worshipped as Shrinathji (a seven-year-old form of Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill)

What is the history of Shrinathji Temple?

According to tradition, the idol of Shrinathji manifested from Govardhan hill and was moved from the Mathura region to protect it from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

How reliable is the information on this Shrinathji Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated high. The officialWebsite (nathdwaratemple.org) was re-verified as live and genuinely official, and it confirms the eight-darshan structure, sequence and names (Mangla, Shringar, Gwal, Rajbhog, Uthapan, Bhog, Aarti, Shayan). However, the site deliberately does not publish fixed clock times for these darshans (they shift daily per the Pushtimarg Tippani/almanac), so the specific approximate times in the poojas field remain sourced from secondary travel sites rather than the official site itself, and no ritualSchedule array is added since no individually-sourced exact time exists to record. No darshan fee/registration pricing was found on the official site either, so entryFee is left unchanged.