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SHRINGAR:

An hour after Mangla is the next darshan, Shringar. For this jhanki, Shrinathji is given a bath and then attired in colorful clothes, exquisite ornaments, beautiful flower garlands (mala), and pleasant perfumes depending on the season of the year. This is done with utmost care and love. His entire wardrobe has been decided by Shri Gusainji and is followed till today. The clothes he adorns are never worn again. The Mukhiyaji (priest/pujari) then holds a mirror in front of Shrinathji so that the Lord can satisfy himself that he is well dressed. A flute is placed in his hand, and he is given his walking stick. The significance of this darshan is that Mother Yashoda having bathed and dressed her little darling now allows everyone to adore her baby. He is offered dry fruits, nuts and sweets symbolic of delicacies brought to him by the gopi’s of Vraj. After this darshan, Shrinathji goes out to play with his friends. Seva is performed with the bhava of Shri Gokulchandramaji, and the kirtans and bhajans sung are composed by the poet, Shri Nandadasji.

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