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Shrinathji

श्रीनाथजी
Also known as: Śrīnāthjī, Nathdwara Krishna, Pushtimarg Deity

About

The presiding deity of the Nathdwara Temple in Rajasthan, central to the Pushtimarg tradition founded by Vallabhacharya. The deity is a form of Krishna as a seven-year-old child lifting Govardhan Hill. Represents divine grace (pushti) and the path of devotion.

Attributes

PushtimargGovardhan liftingChild KrishnaNathdwaraDivine grace

Symbols

Govardhan HillLotusCrownFlute
Consort
Radha

Associated Mantras

Om Śrīnāthjī Namaḥ
Shrinathji Stotram
Pushtimarg prayers

Festivals

JanmashtamiAnnakutHoliSharad Purnima

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaPushtimarg texts

Regions Worshipped

NathdwaraRajasthanGujaratPushtimarg tradition

Iconography

Black stone deity with left hand raised (lifting Govardhan). Crowned, adorned with jewels. Often depicted with Radha. Divine, protective expression.