Nathdwara Day Tour
Nestled amidst the Aravalli Hills, the charming town of Nathdwara is literally translates to "The Gateway of the Lord'. It is situated in the heart of Rajasthan, on the banks of river Banas and is a pristine picturesque location. It is also a sacred Hindu site and is flocked by thousands of tourists every year. Nathdwara is also famous for "Pichwai Paintings" which are traditional Rajasthani style paintings and terracotta work. It is considered the hub of traditional handicrafts, arts and artefacts.
This town also owes its name to this famous temple given the fact that Nathdwara literally translates to 'Gateway to Shrinathji'. This place is also considered to be a foodie's paradise with a lot of options available for the tourists. All in all, Nathdwara is a wealthy town in terms of its architecture and religious significance.
In Rajasthan’s Nathdwara, the tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the entire world was unveiled on October 29, 2022. The statue, which is referred to as ‘Viswas Swaroopam,’ means ‘Statue of Belief,’ is located in Nathdwara on a hillock called Ganesh Tekri and depicts all the characteristics, feelings, and expressions of Lord Shiva. Located around 45 kilometres from Udaipur, the statue possesses amenities including stairs and elevators. Additionally, it contains a VIP lounge, visitors’ room, administration office, and meditation room.
The largest Shiva statue in Rajasthan was unveiled to the public by the renowned spiritual guide Morari Bapu along with Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, assembly speaker CP Joshi and other famous personalities. It has been constructed by Sant Kripa Sanatan to boost up religious tourism in the state, which is a crucial part of Rajasthan tourism sector. The Nathdwara Shiva statue, which took 10 years to complete and was built on a hill of 51 bighas, is a big part of Madan Paliwal’s visionary proposal for the Miraj Group in Udaipur as per the reports.
