Dwarka is an ancient city in India, located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat. Dwarka, known as Devbhoomi, is the only city that is part of both the Char Dham (four major holy places) and Sapta Puri (seven holy cities) described in Hinduism.
Dwarka is an ancient city in India, located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat. Dwarka, known as Devbhoomi, is the only city that is part of both the Char Dham (four major holy places) and Sapta Puri (seven holy cities) described in Hinduism. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is present in Dwarka. Let us tell you in this article, about some of the popular temples of Dwarka –
Dwarkadhish Temple –
Dwarkadhish Temple also known as Jagat Mandir is a Chalukya style of architecture, dedicated to Lord Krishna. The history of the city of Dwarka dates back to the time of the Dwarka kingdom in the Mahabharata. The five-storey main temple built of limestone and sand is grand and wonderful in itself. The 2200-year-old architecture is believed to have been built by his grandson Vajranabh, who built it on land acquired by Lord Krishna from the sea. There are other shrines within the temple which are dedicated to Subhadra, Balarama and Revathi, Vasudeva, Rukmini and many more. The devotees have to take a dip in the Gomti river before entering the temple from the Swarg Dwar. Thousands of devotees offer prayers at the Dwarkadhish temple on Janmashtami. 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; The temple opens from 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga in Dwarka –
Nageshwar Temple located in Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is situated on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat on the route between Gomti Dwarka and Bait Dwarka Island. The main deity here is Lord Shiva, popularly known as Nageshwar Mahadev. According to Shiva Purana, those who pray at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga are freed from all poisons, snake bites and worldly attractions. Apart from other Nageshwar temples, the idol or linga here faces south. A major attraction of the Nageshwar temple is the huge 80 feet high statue of Lord Shiva. The importance of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga stems from the fact that it is believed to be the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. On the festival of Maha Shivratri, grand celebration is celebrated at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple. 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; The temple opens from 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
Rukmini Devi Temple –
Dedicated to Lord Krishna’s wife Rukmini, this beautiful temple is located just 2 kilometers outside the city. Your heart will surely be happy to see the architecture of this temple built in the 12th century. The Hindu mythological story behind this temple begins with Rukmini Devi and her husband Lord Krishna, when on the way, Rukmini Devi with the help of her husband stops in the Ganges to quench her thirst. When Goddess Rukmini refused to give water to sage Durvasa when he asked for water, the sage cursed him to be separated from Lord Krishna, due to which this temple has been built some distance from the Dwarkadhish temple. The temple opens from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm. The temple opens from 6:00 am to 9:30 pm.
ISKCON Temple in Dwarka
If you are going to Dwarkadish temple, then definitely visit the ISKCON temple here. Housing idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha draped in rich costumes and embellished with flowers, it is a temple built entirely of stone. Although the ISKCON temple is not much different from other ISKCON temples around the world, but its more grandeur is made on sight.
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dwarka
This small and serene temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the must-see places in Dwarka for its serene and serene surroundings. Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the temple is surrounded by blue water, golden sand and calm breeze throughout the day. Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple, an ancient temple about 5000 years old, was built around a Swayambhu Shivling found in the Arabian Sea. The temple is submerged in the sea every year during the monsoons, which devotees consider as nature’s way of performing the religious process of abhishekam. The temple opens from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.
