Shrinathji Darshan - Shayan
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| Shayan Darshan |
Final Darshana of the day commences only after rasoiya boli, when the priest ascends the terrace of the haveli and calls out - Cook, come early the following day. After this, drumming heralds Darshana. Since it is time for Lord to retire, various eatables are offered to Shrinathji. A singer praises lord in his kiratana, which may take form of an expression of a beloved's emotion and is offered to both Shrinathji and Swaminiji. Paan-Beeda (betal leaves with spices) are again offered to him.
As Shrinathji is about to retire for the night, various arrangements have to be made. His bed chameber is readied for him, with a container of food, a pitcher of drinking water and Paan-Beedas. It is supposed that Shri Radha will join him during the night, her garments and jewels too are kept in readiness.
A carpet is spread on the ground leads from the image of Shrinathji to his bed chamber. It is presumed that he will walk on it in his spiritual, subtle form. The wooden platforms places in Doltibari for the devotees to stand on during darshanas are removed. This ensures that Shrinathji does not encounter any obstacles at night. To enjoy his lilas with his beloved gopis, if he desires the canopies stretched over the open courtyards to protect people from the scorching afternoon sun are also removed. This darshana is usually not held for the six months, from Chaitra Shukla 1 to Ashvin Shukla 9, when Shrinathji is suppose to visit Vraja and reveal himself to the Vrajavasis(residents of vraja).
The chief singer of this darshana is Krishanadas.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Shrinathji Darshan - Aarti
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| Aarti Darshan |
After the day’s exertions, his garments now are light. He is offered his flute so that he can enchant his devotees and his Cowherd friends.
To signal end of the day, sudarshana chakra on the roof of the haveli is offered consecrated food, and the seven Dhvajas (flags) are wrapped round their sticks until the next day. Chhitaswami is considered the chief musician for this darshana.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Shrinathji Darshan - Bhog
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| Bhog Darshan |
Shrinathji is fanned and a morchhala is waved beside him to remove the possible effects of the evil eye cast while he has been in full view of many people. The main singer for this period is Chaturbhuadas.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Shrinathji Darshan - Uthapan
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| Uthapan Darshan |
Jai Shri Krishna!
Shrinathji Darshan - Rajbhog
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| Rajbhog Darshan |
Shrinathji is seen in all his regal splendor, holding lotus in one hand and wearing an elaborate garland. Beeda (folded betal leaves containing spices), are placed near him, along with a pitcher of water, his beloved flute, cane to play with Genda (Ball) and a mirror. Fine perfumes are sprinkled over the kalash on the roof, and the air is redolent with its scent.
At the end of this darshana the load retires for three hours. This period is known as Anavasara. Recalling his siestas with Swaminiji in meadows of Vrindavana.
The chief kirtanakara of this darshana is Kumbhanadas.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Shrinathji Darshan - Gwal
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| Gwal Darshan |
Neither flowers nor his flute are shown during this darshana it is assumed that he will be playing with his cowherd friends.
Shrinathji Darshan - Shringar
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| Shringar Darshan |
It is only after this meal that Shrinathji's flute is placed in his hand, so that he can delight Swamiji - Shri Radha - with the tunes she loves. The ragas sung during this darshana are Ramakali, Gunakali and Bilaval. The poet Nandadas is considered the main singer.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Shrinathji Darshan - Mangla
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| Mangla Darshan |
Mangla is the first darshan of the day. The name Mangla underlines auspiciousness of beginning the day with a glimpse of lord. In winter this darshan takes place before sunrise, while in summer, it is later.
During Mangla darshan, the main doors of the sanctum are kept closed and are only opened after the customary initial rituals. This ensures that the drowsy divine child is not startled by large crowds rushing in to see him. It also accords with the mood of the darshan, which is bala bhava, the feelings of a parent concerned about a child's well - being another idea underlying the closed doors is that the svarupa should not be tempted to play with his young companions as opening doors might tempt him to run out!
In summer, Shrinathji is clad simply in an adbandha, a light dhoti. In winter, he keeps warm with a quilted coat. His flute is not placed in his hand, for it is felt that if he were to play it early in the morning, everyone would be enchanted and all work would come to a standstill! Arti is offered to Shrinathji during this darshana. This ritual banishes the evil spirits which hover around in the darkness of the night, seeking to cause harm. This morning darshana is dedicated to the memory of paramandadas, one of the asthachhapa poets. The kiratans Sung at this time are in one of the classical morning ragas - Lalita, Bhairava or Vibhasa.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Jai Shri Krishna!
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| The Haveli of Shrinathji, c. 19th century. |
The composition of this painting is elaborate and intricate. It is a topographical view of the haveli of Shrinathji (a temple where the deity Shrinathji, a form of Krishna, resides). The temple is in Nathdwara, near Udaipur in Rajasthan. The followers of Pushti Marga, a sect of Vaishnavism started by Vallabhacharya in the 15th century, consider this shrine as a holy site. The followers come from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. However, many Indians living abroad follow this sect as well. Pilgrims would acquire such paintings on their special pilgrimage to Nathdwara.
The foreground of the picture shows the open square in front of the main entrance of the temple. After a series of courtyards and gateways, one enters into the main shrine at the Sun gate. There are many people standing in front of the image of Shrinathji. There are also many baithaks (seats) of Shrinathji indicated such as that of Madanmohanji, Mukundrayji and Gokulnathji. Even the kitchen, where an annakuta (elaborate feast) is being prepared, is indicated.
Jai Shri Krishna!
Shrinathji Arrival at Nathdwara
Shrinathji’s idol was brought to Rajasthan from Govardhana near Vrindavan to protect it from the hands of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb who in 1665 was bent upon vandalizing the area of Vrindavan by widespread destruction of Hindu temples. When the Mughal army came to Govardhana, the devotees of the Lord showed them the titles and gifts given to the temple by the previous Mughal rulers. The army commander then ordered the deity to be taken away from Govardhana. For almost six months the statue stayed in Agra after which the custodians of the idol of Shrinathji left that place with the idol in search of a new heaven.While several other princes were diffident, it was Maharana Rajsingh of Mewar who dared to provide refuge. The idol went on a journey to Mewar which took 32 months to complete. The decision to settle the Lord here at Nathdwara involves an interesting story. When the wheel of the chariot carrying the Lord got stuck in the mud at a place called Sihar, the Rana saw it as a divine sign that Lord Krishna wished to settle here, and thus a temple was built at this spot and the holy township of Nathdwara grew around the temple.
In 1672 Lord Shrinathji was placed in a new Temple built in village Sihad, now called Nathdwara, on the banks of river Banas.
Jai Shri Krishna!
History of Shrinathji Temple, Nathdwara
This great Vaishnavite shrine was built in the 17th century on spot exactly identified by the Lord himself. The legends have it that the idol of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the destructive wrath of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. When the idol reached this spot, the wheels of bullock cart it was traveling in, sank axle deep in mud and refused to move further, at all. The accompanying priest realized that this was Lord's chosen spot and the Lord did not want to travel any further. Accordingly a Temple was built here.
This is a temple and place of pilgrimage among its believers.
Jai Shri Krishna!
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