RAJBHOG:

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The main darshan of the day is Rajbhog, and the most elaborate. Shrinathji is seen in his entire majestic splendor. Before the darshans open, one hears the call of the sevak to fetch Shrinathji’s mala quickly. This is done because when Shrinathji lived in Govardhan, his garden was at a distance and the pujari had to call out loudly for his mala. As a routine, this is the signal for the darshans to open. After the call for Shrinathji’s mala, Shivji (Shiva) is called for taking Shrinathji’s darshans. It is believed that Shivji is seated on the round semicircle in the Dolti Bari or darshan gallery, doing Shrinathji’s darshans. That is why no one should step on the circle during these darshans. This darshan is open for a longer time than the others.

Note: Excerpt from ‘In Adoration of Krishna: Pichwais of Shrinathji – Tapi Collection’ by Kalyan Krishna and Kay Talwar.

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