Shree Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarkadhish Temple Lord Sri Krishna temple in Gomati coast is holy, which temple is known as DWARKADHISH Temple. According to the opinion of the Department of Archaeology, This temple is 1200 years old. Logically estimated one great-grandson of Lord Sri Krishna Vajranabhe Earlier, around 1400 BCE samudrama dubhi surviving remnant of the house of umbrellas established.

The main temple at Dwarka, situated on Gomti creek, is known as jagat mandir (universal shrine) or trilok sundar (the most beautiful in all the three worlds). Originally believed to be built by Vajranabh, the great grandson of Lord Krishna, more than 2500 years ago, it is a glorious structure seeming to rise from the waters of the Arabian Sea. Its exquisitely carved shikhar, reaching 43 m high and the huge flag made from 52 yards of cloth, can be seen from as far away as 10 km. The grandeur of the temple is enhanced by the flight of 56 steps leading to the rear side of the edifice on the side of the river Gomti.

The temple is built of soft limestone and consists of a sanctum, vestibule and a rectangular hall with porches on three sides. There are two gateways: swarga dwar (gate to the heavens), where pilgrims enter, and moksha dwar (gate to liberation), where pilgrims exit.

History of Dwarkadhish Temple
An exciting story of the temple is in its history. According to the tradition, it is believed to have been built by Vajranabha (Krishna's grandson) over Hari-Griha. Hence, the temple Dwarkadhish refers to Lord Krishna, the Lord of Dwarka. The temple is considered one among the Char Dham sacred pilgrimage sites among Hindus after Rameshwaram, Badrinath and Puri. This was after the visit of Adishakaracharya, the 8th-century theologian, and philosopher who established the Sharda Peeth at this place. The Dwarkadhish temple is the 108th Divya Desam of Shri Vishnu in the world which is glorified in the Divya Prabhanda texts.

Architecture of Dwarkadhish Temple
The enchanting temple is made of limestone and sand. Its majestic five-storey tower is supported by 72 pillars and an intricately carved spire that's 78.3m high. It has an exquisitely carved Shikhar that soars 42 m high with a flag made of 52 yards of cloth. The flag consists of sun and moon symbols, personifying Lord Krishna's reign over the temple, as long as the sun and moon exist. The grandeur of the temple is enriched by the two gateways Swarg Dwar (where pilgrims enter) and Moksha Dwar (where pilgrims exit) and comprises of a vestibule, sanctum and a rectangular hall with porches on its either sides. Outside the south doorway of the edifice, 56 steps lead to the banks of the Gomti river.

Best Time To Visit Dwarkadhish Temple
Located in the mouth of Gomti river, the Dwarkadhish temple in Gujarat is a famous pilgrimage site. It was built more than 2500 years ago and the most visited tourist site throughout the year. Since the weather remains pleasantly warm during winter, the recommended time of visit is October to march.
The festivities at the temple is during the Janmashtami, hence you can pay a visit in September to witness the traditional rituals and celebrations.

How To Reach Dwarkadhish Temple
Reaching Dwarkadeesh temple is more accessible from the city. Situated just 1.6 km from Dwarka, one can board a local bus or book a taxi.