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