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This late 19th century painting shows Shri Nathji's temple complex.

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A. Kettle Drum Gate: Musicians play and sing here to
announce that Shri Nathji is prepared to receive
visitors to the temple

B. Govardhan Puja Courtyard: cows are invited for a feast
in this courtyard during the festival of Gopashtami

C. Suraj Pol (Sun Gate): pilgrims and visitors wait here
until the doors are opened; they then rush in to view
Shri Nathji

D. Doltibari: the room where viewers stand to see Shri
Nathji

E. Shri Nathji's Shrine: Shri Nathji stands here to greet
his visitors

F. Navanita Priyaji's Shrine: Navanita Priya means "The
Little Boy Who Loves Butter." The small gilt image of a
child with a ball of butter in his hand has its own
separate shrine at the Nathadwara temple.

G. Lotus Courtyard: visitors exit through this courtyard
after viewing Shri Nathji

H. Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace): a priestly family, hereditary
caretakers of Shri Nathji and Navanita Priyaji, resides
in this palace

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