The final darshana of the day commences only after rasoiya boli, when the priest ascends the terrace of the haveli and calls out to the cook to come early the following day. After this, drumming heralds the darwshana. Since it is time for the Lord to retire, various eatables are offered to Shrinathji. A singer praises the Lord in his kiratana, which may take the form of a lullaby. Aquarter of an hour later, the vina is played and Shrinathji is offered a flute. The arati is performed in a mood expressive of a beloved’s emotion and is offered to both Shrinathji and Svaminiji. Bidis of paan, betal leaves with spices, are again offered to Him.

As Shrinathji is about to retire for the night, various arrangements have to be made: His bedchameber is readied for Him, with a container of food, a pitcher of drinking water and bidis of paan. It is supposed that Shri Radha will join Him during the night and her garments and jewels too are kept in readiness.

A carpet spread on the ground leads from the inage of Shrinathji to His bedchamber. It is presumed that He will walk on it in His spiritual, subtle form. The wooden platforms placed in the Doltibari for devotees to stand on during darshanas, are removed. This ensures that Shrinathji does not encounter any obstacles at night, should he decide to visit Vraja. The canopies stretched over the open courtyards to protect people from the scorching afternoon sun are also removed so that the cool breeze of athe night nay reach Shrinthji unhindered. The doors of Singh pole are left open so that He can go to Vraja to enjoy His lilas with His beloved gopis, if He desires.

This darshana is usually not held for the six months, from chaitra Shukla 1to Ashvin Shukla 9, when Shen Shrinathji is supposed to visit Vraja and reveal Himself to the vrajavasis, residents of Vraja.

The chief singer of this darshana is Krishnadas.

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