Dwarka Temple

                                    Dwarka Temple

 

Dwarka Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Krishna and is located in the town of Dwarka in Gujarat State, India. Dwarka was the capital city of Lord Krishna’s Kingdom. Dwarka Temple is also known as Jagat Mandir (Temple of the Universe). This temple is one of the 4 temples that are a part of Char Dham Pilgrimage. The temple is more than 2000 years old and is considered very powerful by the devotees

Significance:

    Dwarka Temple is one of the 4 temples that are a part of Char Dham Yatra. Hindus plan to visit these 4 shrines at least once in their lifetimes. Traditionally the journey starts at Jagannath Temple Puri, and goes clockwise to Rameshwaram Temple followed by Dwarka Temple and ending at Badrinath Temple
    The original Dwarka Temple was built by none other than Vajranabha, Lord Krishna’s grandson. It was built right above Krishna’s residential place
    A flag is hoisted atop the Dwarka Temple 5 times a day. Sun and moon are shown on the flag. Pilgrims and devotees compete with one another to pay for the flag. Special tailors are appointed to stitch the flag. The flag is taken around the Dwarka Temple by the donor before hoisting
   
    Every devotee dreams of visiting the Dwarka Temple on Janmashtami day. It is a very remarkable event at Dwarka since Dwarka is known as Mokshapuri. Thousands of devotees from India and all over the world come here to celebrate this festival

Temple Timings:

    6:30AM to 1:00PM
    5:00PM to 9:30PM

Poojas:

    Janmashtami Pooja
    Mangala Arti
    Abhishek Snan
    Shringar
    Shringarbhog
    Shringar Arti
    Madhyahan bhog
    Rajbhog
    Anosar
    Utthapan
    Shyanbhog and Shyan Arti
    Mahabhog
    Parna Nom

Things to do:

    Nageshvara Jyotirlinga – A prominent Jyotirlinga located around 10 kms from Dwarka. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and is believed to be the first one
    Gopi Talav – The location where Krishna played with his Gopikas. You can also see the small pond where Krishna used to do his mischiefs with the Gopikas
    Bet Dwarka – This is the actual place where Lord Krishna used to live. This island is around 28 kms from Dwarka and there are boats available to ferry people to this island
    Rukmini Devi Temple – Do you know why the water in Dwarka is salty? Visit this temple to find out why. This temple is around 8 kms from the city and is isolated
    The Light House – This is a famous place on the sea-coast of Dwarka. This is the place to visit if you are seeking tranquility and inner peace. You can watch the sights of beautiful fish in the sea and the fishermen catching them

How to Reach:

    By Road: Dwarka is well connected by Road from different parts of Gujarat
    By Train: Dwarka Railyway Station is just 2 kms from the temple. It is well connected from Ahmedabad and Jamnagar
    By Air: Nearest Airport is Jamnagar, around 145 kms from Dwarka Temple

Where to Stay:

    There are many budget hotels near Dwarka Temple. One can also find many Dharmashalas if you are travelling in a group