Dwarka

Dwarka is famously known as holy city and kingdom of lord Krishna located in Devbhoomi Dwarka district in Gujarat state.

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The nearest Airport to Dwarka is the Jamnagar Airport approximately 130 km away.

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The nearest railway station is Dwarka Railway Station.

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Dwarka, Jamnagar, Gujarat

Sited at the western tip of the Saurashtra headland, Dwarka relishes amazing significance in Hindu wisdom. It is the only place deliberated in both one of the four major holy places (Char Dham), as well as one of the seven antique towns (SaptaPuris) to stop over. This is why lots of travelers and antique scholars have come here over the period. Visit the enormously attractive Jagat Mandir temple which is bounded on one side by the ocean shoreline and on the rear by the town of Dwarka. It is also visited by great numbers of visitors for its connotation with the great bhakti saint MeeraBai.

Also visit the Shree Dwarkadhish Mandir when you are here along with several notable temples, like Rukmini Devi Temple, GomtiGhat, and Beyt Dwarka. There is also a lighthouse at the land end point of Dwarka where sunset and sunrise look so good. Taking pictures is prohibited in many temples of Dwarka and you are not supposed to visit the temples in an impure state. Temples are opened throughout the year for darshan. State Highway with Jamnagar and Okha also connects to Dwarka. The nearest airport is Jamnagar.

One of the famous Char Dham pilgrimages, Dwarkadhish Temple is located in the city of Dwarka, Gujarat. Dwarka is situated on the bank of the Gomti River in Saurashtra. Historically, it is considered the capital of Lord Krishna. According to locals, Dwarkadhish Temple was originally built more than 2,500 years ago in honor of Lord Krishna by his great-grandson Vajranabha.

Dwarka is known as the capital of Lord Krishna's Kingdom. It is also believed that Dwarka was submerged 6 times in the sea, and what we see today is now his seventh avatar. The original structure of Dwarkadhish Temple was destroyed by Mahmud Begada in 1472 and was later rebuilt in the 15th century. The main part of the temple is five stories high and reaches a height of over 30 feet. In addition to its religious and historical significance, it is also popular with travelers for its impressive architecture. Quiet beaches and breathtaking views.

Dwarka is very well connected by all means of transport such as road and air, Dwarka also has its own train station, trains connecting Dwarka with all major cities (Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Surat, Vadodara, Goa, Mumbai, etc.) 

Dwarka is visited by pilgrims all year round. But the ideal time to visit Dwarka is in the winters when the weather is pleasant;

  • Winter from November to February
  • Summer from April to October
  • Monsoon from July to September 

The temple opens at 6:30 in the morning with Mangal Arati and stays open (with short-term interruptions) until 1 p.m. The temple is closed from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The temple remains open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Places to Visit Near Dwarka:

1. Beyt Dwarka:

Bet Dwarka or Beyt Dwarka is a very sacred pilgrimage destination. It was supposed to be the original home of Lord Krishna during his reign. Beyt Dwarka is enclosed by numerous sandy beaches and is also recognized as Dunny Point, which is encircled by the sea from three sides.

2. Nageshwar Mahadev Temple:

The template of Nageshwar Mahadev is one of the 12 Jyotirling of Shiva.  Somnath Mahadev and is located in Gujarat. The Jyotirlinga is located in an underground shrine. The central attraction of this temple is a 25-meter high statue of Lord Shiva established in a big garden with a beautiful pond surrounding the statue.

3. Rukmini Devi Temple:

Rukmini Devi temple is devoted to Goddess Rukmini and is believed to be around 2500 years old. It is just 2 kilometers away from Dwarka in Gujarat, India. Quite just like the predominant Dwarka temple the Rukmani Devi temple is designed in North Indian Temple Style.

4. Shivrajpur Beach:

Shivrajpur Beach is a lovely seaside with clean waters and white sands. The beach gives gorgeous sunsets to the tourists. Shivrajpur seaside is exceedingly maintained and is taken into consideration to be a wonderful wonder for its visitors. Dwarka is just 13 km away from the Shivrajpur seaside.

5. Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple:

Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva was designed over 5000 years ago. The temple gets submerged within the ocean each year throughout monsoons, which devotees believe to be nature's way of performing the religious process of Abhishekam for the remainder of the year, the temple is visited typically for worshiping and for the scenic beauty.

Best Time to Visit Dwarka:

The best time to visit Dwarka is during the winter season between November and February.

Best time to visit:
January,February,March,April,September,October,November,December
Activities at this place:
Cultural Heritage, Temple Pilgrimage

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