NATHDWARA, UDAIPUR,
RAJASTHAN
NATHDWARA
Nathdwara stands for Nath & Dwar which means the doors to Lord.
Nathdwara is a place where resides the Lord Shrinathji.
Nathdwara is situated on the right bank of the Banas River near Udaipur in
Rajasthan.
Lord Shrinathji is the great sanctity for the Vaishnavas of Pushtimargi or
Vallabha section which is devoted to Krishna as a child
Nathdwara is known for its Pichhwais (large painting on cloth depicting legends from the life of Lord Krishna) and Haveli music (devotional music, akin to Dhrupad - singing, with compositions meant for various seasons, festivals and sections of the day).
SHRINATHJI, YAMUNAJI &
MAHAPRABHUJI
“Mara Ghat ma virajta Shrinathji, Yamunaji, Shri
Mahaprabhuji.”
Shrinathji – is the Lord Krishna
Yamunaji – is the daughter of Divine Sun and queen of Lord Krishna & flows in form of divine river
Yamuna.
Mahaprabhuji – is another name of Shri
Vallabhacharyaji who was not only a Saint, but also a great Philosopher and founder of Pusthi Marg.
Shri Yamunaji
Shri Yamuna is the fourth element of Shrinathji. Shri Yamuna is the daughter of Surya (Sun) and sister of Yam. She is symbol of Mukti from the evils of Yam and light. Yamunaji is the “ISHT DEVI” of Pushtimarg.
Yamuna’s another name(form) is Kalindi who is also the daughter of
Surya. Kalindi is the fourth patrani of Krishna. Yamunaji however is not the wedded wife of krishna, but is beloved of Shri Krishna.
Radha is the First beloved of Shri Krishna (Radha is the reverse of
Dhara). Dhara takes away the being from Lord Shiva due to its
TRIGUNATMA character. On the contrary Radha with the strength of
Bhakti and Samarpan makes atma meet parmatma.
Gopanga is also sacred beloved of Krishna.
Third beloved of Krishna is “ Ananya Purva ” a daughter of Rishi who did
Katyani Vrat.
Yamunaji had emerged from the heart of Surya Narayan and landed at
Mount Kalindi. She had flown on the earth for the benefit of its disciples to have Bhakti Bhav.