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{{short description|City in Rajasthan, India}}
{{Use British English|date=September 2012}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}

{{Infobox settlement
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Rajasthan]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Rajsamand district|Rajsamand]]
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| governing_body = [[C.P. Joshi]] MLA
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[[File:Third eye circle, Nathdwara.jpg|thumb|Third eye circle, Nathdwara]]
'''Nathdwara''' is a city in the western state of [[Rajasthan, India]]. It is located in the [[Aravalli hills]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/nathadwara/nath2.shtml |title=JSIS.washington.edu |publisher=JSIS.washington.edu |access-date=20 November 2011}}</ref> on the banks of the [[Banas River]] in [[Rajsamand]] District, 48 kilometres north-east of [[Udaipur, Rajasthan|Udaipur]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiasite.com/rajasthan/udaipur/nathdwara.html |title=Nathdwara City Udaipur, Nathdwara Vacation in Udaipur India, Nathdwara Vacation in Rajasthan India |publisher=Indiasite.com |access-date=20 November 2011}}</ref> This city is famous for its temple of [[Lord Krishna|Krishna]] which houses the deity of [[Shrinathji]], a 14th-century, 7-year-old ''"infant"''<ref>http://www.bhagwatsewa.com/wpblog/?p=66</ref> incarnation of Krishna. The deity was originally worshiped at [[Mathura, Uttar Pradesh|Mathura]]<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kmcLLEBmPHwC&q=aurangzeb+iconoclast+nathdwara&pg=PA45 |title=Art and artists of Rajasthan: a ... – Rādhākr̥shṇa Vaśishṭha |isbn=9788170172840|last1=Vaśishṭha |first1=Rādhākr̥Shṇa |last2=Vashistha |first2=R. K. |year=1995 }}</ref> and was shifted in the 1672 from [[Govardhan hill]], near [[Mathura, Uttar Pradesh|Mathura]] along holy river [[Yamuna]] after being retained at [[Agra]] for almost six months. Literally, Nathdwara means 'Gateway to Shrinathji (God)’.<ref name="books.google.co.in">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kAMik_6LbwUC&q=aurangzeb+iconoclast&pg=PA238 |title=Rough guide to India – David Abram |isbn=9781843530893|last1=Abram |first1=David |last2=(Firm) |first2=Rough Guides |year=2003 }}</ref> Nathdwara is a significant [[Vaishnavite]] shrine pertaining to the [[Pushtimarg|Pushti Marg or the Vallabh Sampradaya or the Shuddha Advaita]] founded by [[Vallabha Acharya]], revered mainly by people of [[Gujarat]] and Rajasthan,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eternalmewar.in/User/Research/WikiDescription.aspx?Id=Nathdwara |title=Eternal Mewar – Encyclopedia |publisher=Eternalmewar.in |access-date=20 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726164023/http://www.eternalmewar.in/User/Research/WikiDescription.aspx?Id=Nathdwara |archive-date=26 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> among others. [[Vitthal Nathji]],<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ObFCT5_taSgC&q=Vitthalnath+vallabha&pg=PA245 |title=The Encyclopaedia of Indian ... – Amaresh Datta |isbn=9788126018031|last1=Datta |first1=Amaresh |year=1987 }}</ref> son of Vallabhacharya institutionalised the worship of Shrinathji at Nathdwara.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blessingsonthenet.com/travel/showplace4.asp?place=Nathdwara# |title=Nathdwara, Temple, Krishna, Rajasthan |publisher=Blessingsonthenet.com |access-date=20 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929162317/http://www.blessingsonthenet.com/travel/showplace4.asp?place=Nathdwara |archive-date=29 September 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{better source needed|date=January 2020}}

==Shrinathji Temple==
{{main|Shrinathji Temple}}
The shrine at Nathdwara was built in the 17th century at the spot as exactly ordained by Shrinathji himself.<ref name="udaipur1">{{cite web|url=http://www.udaipur.org.uk/temples/nathdwara-temple.html |title=Nathdwara Temple- Shrinathji Temple Nathdwara, Shrinathji Temple Nathdwara Rajasthan, Shrinathji Temple India |publisher=Udaipur.org.uk |access-date=20 November 2011}}</ref> The idol of the Lord [[Krishna]] was being transferred from [[Vrindaban]] to protect it from the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] ruler [[Aurangzeb]].<ref name="books.google.co.in"/> 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. 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 I|Raj Singh]] of [[Mewar]]. Shrinathji Temple is also known as 'Haveli of Shrinathji' (mansion).<ref>{{cite web |url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-06/travel/31386348_1_lord-krishna-nathdwara-temple |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120517043252/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-06/travel/31386348_1_lord-krishna-nathdwara-temple |url-status= dead |archive-date= 17 May 2012 |title= Nathdwara, an abode of Lord Krishnaaa|author= Tanvi Trivedi|work= [[The Times of India]] |date= 6 May 2012}}</ref>

==Geography and Transport==
Nathdwara is located at {{Coord|24.93|N|73.82|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Nathdwara.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Nathdwara |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=20 November 2011}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 584 metres (1919 ft). Located just 48 km north-east of [[Udaipur]] in Rajasthan, this town is easily reached by air, road or nearest rail-head.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001|alt=As of the 2001 India census}},<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Nathdwara had a population of 37,007. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nathdwara has an average literacy rate of 73.0%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 65%. In Nathdwara, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Artists of Nathdwara==
{{Main|Nathdwara Painting}}
[[File:Painter at work, Nathdwara.jpg|right|thumb|A painter at work, Nathdwara.]]
Nathdwara Artists are a group of artists working around the precincts of the famous Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan. They are noted for Rajasthani-style paintings, called "Pichwai Paintings", belonging to the [[Mewar]] School. The paintings revolve around the image of [[Shrinathji]], the enigmatic black-faced figure of [[Krishna]], who is shown holding up Mount [[Govardhan]]. Several authoritative books have been published on this subject.<ref name="hindu.com artists">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/06/20/stories/2004062000110200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040825023301/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/06/20/stories/2004062000110200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 August 2004|title=Dyed in the colour of Krishna|access-date=3 September 2010 | location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=20 June 2004}}</ref>

Apart from Pichwai Paintings, the artists also produce small-scale paintings on paper. Themes from Krishna legend predominate. Mentioned under notable citizens are some of the famous artists who have won accolades/awards in the past.<ref name="shri nathji at home">{{cite web|url=http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/nathadwara/nath3.shtml|title=Shri Nathji at Home|access-date=3 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624110849/http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/nathadwara/nath3.shtml|archive-date=24 June 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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