The next darshana follows the first by hour and is called shringara. Shrinathji is dressed carefully
from head to foot, and a garland of flowers is placed around his neck. A Mukhiya holds
a mirror in front of him so that he can satisfy himself that, he is well dressed. This is his
play hour like that of any other child, and he is offered dry fruits and sweets representing food
brought to him by his beloved gopis. This explains why he is called gopivallabha
It is only after this meal that Shrinathji's flute is placed in his hand, so that
he can delight Swamiji - Shri Radha - with the tunes she loves. The ragas sung during
this darshana are Ramakali, Gunakali and Bilaval. The poet Nandadas is considered
the main singer.
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