The Shrinathji idol is the principal deity of the Nathadwara haveli, always shown with his left arm raised above his head lifting Mount Govardhana, while his other hand rests on his waist.

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The belief is that the image was taken out of Mount Govardhana in 1479 when Vallabhacharya was born.

He was an Indian Telugu philosopher who founded the Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism in the Braj region of India, & the philosophy of Shuddha advaita (Pure Nondualism)

In 1493, he arrived at Govardhana with two disciples and decided to construct a temple but due to attacks, destruction, and looting by different armies, the image traveled through many regions for a number of years.

Image: Vallabhacharya's discoveries of Shrinathji

Finally, Raja Raja Singh of Mewar announced he would offer shelter to the idol, but the chariot of Shrinathji got stuck at Sinhad nr Udaipur. Taking this as a sign from Shrinathji to stay here, they decided not to proceed further & Sinhad became the final dwelling of Shrinathji.

The U-shape tilak on the forehead represents the impression of Radha’s foot and the lotus garland is symbolic of Radha’s heart which Shrinathji keeps close to his own heart as an acknowledgment of love and dedication.

Presently, Shrinathji's worship is performed by direct male descendants of Vallabhacharya in a haveli (lit. palatial home) in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.

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