Pichwai pujari

: Shrinathji in his pichwai’s is usually depicted in a standing pose with one arm raised and the other hand resting on his waist, symbolising Krishna lifting Gowardhan hill.

The position of the main ‘pujari’ (priest) at the Shrinathji temple is a hereditary role often passed down within specific families associated with the temple.The pujari often holds a leadership position within the local and broader community. This particular painting lays emphasis on the lineage of priests that have performed their duties towards the Lord depicting them all around the border of the painting. The current priests’ performing the Aarti are witnessed by Lord Indra and his consort on ‘Airawata’ (divine white elephant) and Lord Brahma and his consort on ‘Hamsa’ (celestial swan)