Dwarkadhish Temple, Jamnagar, Gujarat
Dwarkadhish Temple, Jamnagar, Gujarat
Located at the western end of Peninsula Saurashtra in Gujarat, Dwarka is known as 'House Lord Krishna' and is believed to have become the first capital of Gujarat. Also, Dwarka is one of the leading Dham char for Hinduism and among seven of the most ancient religious cities (Sapta Puris) in India. The meaning of literal Dwarka is 'gate to heaven' in Sanskrit, because the word Dwar Gate and Ka refers to Lord Brahma. For this reason, this city attracts thousands of pilgrims throughout the year as part of the Dwarka tour package.
Previously called Mokshapuri, Kahasasastrali, and Dwarkavati, Dwarka was mentioned in the ancient Epic Mahabharata. According to legend, the city is described as the capital of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna killed Cruel King Kansa in Mathura. To avenge Kansa's death, Jarasandh, Kanca's father-in-law, attacked Krishna's kingdom 17 times and to avoid further clashes, Lord Krishna shifted his mother from Mathura to Dwarka, a city specifically created by Vishwakarma, the god of Hindu architecture at 12 yojana (96 km Square) Land blessed by the deity of the sea.
It is believed that the city of Dwarka was submerged by the ocean after Krishna's death. It was said that the city was rebuilt six times and the city today was the seventh. There are also several archeological signs to support the belief that the ancient Dwarka carried under the current Dwarka and extend to Beyt Dwarka in the north, Okhamadhi in the south, and Pindara in the East. Underwater studies recently in Dwarkka beach water by breast milk revealed the existence of the city originating from the 2nd Millennium BC. Searching for lost cities has been going on since the 1930s. Excavation work carried out between 1983 and 1990 revealed that a city was built in six sectors. The fortified wall, elongating more than half a mile has also been excavated.
Dwarka at this time is a leading pilgrimage site that boasts several temples. Among the temples, the 2000-year-old Dwarkadhish Temple is the most famous and is also the location of Dwarka Peeth, which is also called Sharada Peeth, one of the four Pearhs founded by Adi Shankaracharya. Temple of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gomti Ghat, Rukmani Devi Temple, Beyt Dwarka, Gopi Talav, Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir, and Swaminarayan Temple are some of the important pilgrimage places to visit in Dwarka. In addition to his temples, the city is also popular for beaches such as Dwarka Beach, Shivrajpur Beach, and Okhamadhi Beach. Scuba Diving is the most popular activity for those who want to see the remnants of Dwarka's underwater.
Being a holy city, Dwarka boasts several accommodation options starting from Dharamshalas to Guest House, Medium Hotels, and Luxury Hotels. All hotels are located close to Dwarkadheesh Temple. Eating facilities in Dwarka varies in nature. Former vegetarian, cuisine here is full of all the items from the Gujarati kitchen. Gujarati Thali specifically is a must among every tourist.
Jamnagar Airport is the nearest airport which is about 126 km from Dwarka and has a flight from Mumbai. Dwarka train station is well connected by trains with Okha, Tuticorin, Guwahati, Gorakhpur, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Somnath, Allahabad, Varanasi, Puri, Rameswaram, Jaipur, Bhavnagar, Kochi, and Viramgam, and Viramgam. Dwarka has road connectivity with Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Amreli, Porbandar, Somnath, Gandhidham, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Baroda, Bhavnagar, Letter, Jamnagar, and Junagadh.
The ideal time to visit Dwarka comes from October to March while the peak season from November to February when the city experiences winter. If you specifically want to participate in the Festivity of the Janmashtami Grand Festival, visiting the city during August and September will be a concern. The whole city became alive during this time and thousands of people traveled to Dwarka to visit the temple and participate in the fair. In addition, Holi, Navratri, and Rath Y