Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple
4.5
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Adventure68537261934
Bengaluru, India5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Beautiful holy shrine. For sr citizens darshan is very difficult due to huzle buzzle of a large no of devotees. There should be an exclusive entrance for Sr citizens & should not be mixed with normal crowds. Same procedure for ladies que.
Approach road to the temple is very narrow/crowded with lot of business activitiesToo many panda agents harassing devotees. There should be proper signage displays for each of the temples in the complex with unidirectional desciplined movement of devotees.Both dwaraka &bhet -dwaraka complexes should be administered on the lines of Somanath temple Trust.
Approach road to the temple is very narrow/crowded with lot of business activitiesToo many panda agents harassing devotees. There should be proper signage displays for each of the temples in the complex with unidirectional desciplined movement of devotees.Both dwaraka &bhet -dwaraka complexes should be administered on the lines of Somanath temple Trust.
Written 14 December 2023
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Pramod53
Indore, India63 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
One of the famous holy places of India. Very old temple of Lord Krishna. Bhet Dwarka is also place to keep its memories for a long time. Particularly journey from Dwarka to Bhet Dwarka. The migrated birds follow pilgrims/tourist sitting on steamer. People offer biscuits,grains etc. the birds catches these in the air when thrown towards them While returning one should visit Nageshwar Temple, one of the Jyotirlinga.
Written 6 April 2015
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Sonal p
ny37 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
They take festivals very seriously here...and enjoy them to the fullest. 20 minutes of fragrant colours thrown in the air and dancing to tantric chants..... very well maintained temple. If you are going close to holi, they celebrate it for 6 days leading up to holi.
Written 26 March 2015
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Subbi
16 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Very poor crowd managenent. The filthy approach roads to such a holy place was shocking & led us to wonder why and how those with bhakti in their minds are contributing to this rot. The least that can be done by the temple management and local authorities is to remove the age old unclaimed shoes & slippers strewn everwhere on the road. All approach roads to the temple region was reeking of urine smell. While the temple per se is maintained well, the ordeal one has to undergo to reach the temple drains us down totally. Avoid visiting this place.
Written 16 April 2024
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CarLinkMumbai
Mumbai, India12,430 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
After a leisurlly stroll by the river of Gomati, wading through the hawkers selling shells of different types, sizes and colours, few steps to the temple and atmosphere is charged with the serenity. It was an evening aarti time and sprinkling of colours and bhasma all pilgrims were drawn in the divinity. Jai Sri Krishna.
Written 31 March 2015
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NG042
Mumbai, India18 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Never have I seen an idol so aesthetically beautiful whether its a subtle early morning look or decked with the best of wardrobe. You will admire the way the women over here pamper their kanha. The atmosphere is amazing and you would feel like visiting the temple many times just to embrace every bit of the lovely blend of enthusiasm and pride. A must visit.
Written 24 February 2015
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SandeepSaxena-IIP
Dehradun, India488 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
Dwarka is one of the Four Main Centers of Pilgrimage (Char Dham) of India in the West part of India.
Dwarka which was known as Suvarna Dwarka (The Golden Dwarka) had been very prosperous and hence got the name. The Dwarkadhish temple honours Krishna Bhagwan and attracts thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country. The Dwarka of Krishna's time lies submerged under the Arabian Sea. Tradition has itthat Krishna's residence was at Bet Dwarka, a few kms from the mainland Dwarka.
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.
emple is very huge and ancient. Moreover at the time of digging the land lying vacant beside the building in 2010, the remains of even more Ancient temple (which shows that ancient temple was even more magnificent a picture of that is being uploaded here with.) have been recovered and now that area is now under the control of Archeological Dept of India. The rest area is renovated by the Shardapeeth.
The compound of Dwarkadheesh temple is very huge and vast accommodating several temples beside some important temples viz Durga Temple, Shiv Temple, are at the entrance then Pradyumn and Anirudh (son and grand son of Krishna) temple. Maa Devaki temple is in front of Dwarkadheesh main gate so as to allow him to see his mother every moment. temple belonging to Balramji is beside the dwarkadheesh. In fact except Rukumanyji,temples of whole family members and important Gods are there.
The deity of Dwarkadheesh is very charming and attracting hence devotees wants to remain watching it till the staff ask to move. I use to stand in the Que again and again to remain in front of him as much as I could. The most important aspect is that all temples here are very ancient and Jagrat (able to fulfill your wishes). Though I have never asked for any boon except love with Kanhiya.
The Ghats Of Gomati river: There are about 50 Ghats (Bathing platforms) on the right bank of Gomiti these are made of nice marble stone. During my last visit I find that some more ghats were being constructed in the style of as are at Triveni Sangam, Somnathji Jyorting Ling.
How to worship: In several documents, it is mentioned that at first take dips in Gomati have darshan of Gomati temple and there after of Dwarkadheesh. It is also mentioned that the 84 stairs at door of Dwarkadheesh to words the Gomati make us free from 84 Lakh yonis hence suggests that after bathing in the Gomati come to the temple climbing 84 stairs (as such it appears that in old days, this door was used as Main door of Dwarkadheesh.
Samundranath Temple: It is a very ancient temple and situated admits Sea and Gomati sangam point. Prachand Mahadeo, Swaminath Temple (in fact there are about hundered sites) worth to wacth.
Near by sites: Rukumani temple, Gopi Talab, Nageswar Jyotirling and Bet Dwarka (residence of Dwarkadheesh) are worth to visit. All these can be visited by dwarrka darshan Buses or hiring a cab in one day..
My last visit at Dwarkadheesh was 8 March 2011.
Reach Dwaraka
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Ahmedabad which is about 216 kms from Dwaraka.
By Rail:
Dwaraka is connected with direct trains with Ahmedabad on the western railway.
By Road:
Dwaraka is easily connected with various cities of Gujarat. It is about 216 kms from Ahmedabad and 798 kms. from Mumbai via Ahmedabad.
Dwarka which was known as Suvarna Dwarka (The Golden Dwarka) had been very prosperous and hence got the name. The Dwarkadhish temple honours Krishna Bhagwan and attracts thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country. The Dwarka of Krishna's time lies submerged under the Arabian Sea. Tradition has itthat Krishna's residence was at Bet Dwarka, a few kms from the mainland Dwarka.
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.
emple is very huge and ancient. Moreover at the time of digging the land lying vacant beside the building in 2010, the remains of even more Ancient temple (which shows that ancient temple was even more magnificent a picture of that is being uploaded here with.) have been recovered and now that area is now under the control of Archeological Dept of India. The rest area is renovated by the Shardapeeth.
The compound of Dwarkadheesh temple is very huge and vast accommodating several temples beside some important temples viz Durga Temple, Shiv Temple, are at the entrance then Pradyumn and Anirudh (son and grand son of Krishna) temple. Maa Devaki temple is in front of Dwarkadheesh main gate so as to allow him to see his mother every moment. temple belonging to Balramji is beside the dwarkadheesh. In fact except Rukumanyji,temples of whole family members and important Gods are there.
The deity of Dwarkadheesh is very charming and attracting hence devotees wants to remain watching it till the staff ask to move. I use to stand in the Que again and again to remain in front of him as much as I could. The most important aspect is that all temples here are very ancient and Jagrat (able to fulfill your wishes). Though I have never asked for any boon except love with Kanhiya.
The Ghats Of Gomati river: There are about 50 Ghats (Bathing platforms) on the right bank of Gomiti these are made of nice marble stone. During my last visit I find that some more ghats were being constructed in the style of as are at Triveni Sangam, Somnathji Jyorting Ling.
How to worship: In several documents, it is mentioned that at first take dips in Gomati have darshan of Gomati temple and there after of Dwarkadheesh. It is also mentioned that the 84 stairs at door of Dwarkadheesh to words the Gomati make us free from 84 Lakh yonis hence suggests that after bathing in the Gomati come to the temple climbing 84 stairs (as such it appears that in old days, this door was used as Main door of Dwarkadheesh.
Samundranath Temple: It is a very ancient temple and situated admits Sea and Gomati sangam point. Prachand Mahadeo, Swaminath Temple (in fact there are about hundered sites) worth to wacth.
Near by sites: Rukumani temple, Gopi Talab, Nageswar Jyotirling and Bet Dwarka (residence of Dwarkadheesh) are worth to visit. All these can be visited by dwarrka darshan Buses or hiring a cab in one day..
My last visit at Dwarkadheesh was 8 March 2011.
Reach Dwaraka
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Ahmedabad which is about 216 kms from Dwaraka.
By Rail:
Dwaraka is connected with direct trains with Ahmedabad on the western railway.
By Road:
Dwaraka is easily connected with various cities of Gujarat. It is about 216 kms from Ahmedabad and 798 kms. from Mumbai via Ahmedabad.
Written 20 August 2014
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PranavKPandya
Ahmedabad, India274 contributions
May 2013 • Family
I have visited this holy city many times. And everytime i find the visit worth coming again. Dwarka is called one of the char dham, the other three being comprising Rameswaram, Badrinath and Puri. Its Located on the confluence of Gomati River and the Gulf of Kutchh.
There are very good hotels available at good rates all round the year. Rates are reasonable and food is also good.
The city infrastructure needs some boost like cleanliness, internal transport etc. The temple committee is taking many steps for pilgrimages for easy Darshan.
Temple is open from 7am-12:30pm and 5pm-9:30pm and to reach Dwarka you can take following ways.
By road: Dwarka is on the state highway from Jamnagar to Dwarka. Direct buses available from Jamnagar and Ahmedabad.
By train: Trains are connecting it to Jamnagar (137 km), Rajkot (217 km) and Ahmedabad (471 km), and some trains that continue all the way down the coast through Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, to the southern tip of India in Kerala.
By air: Nearest airport is Jamnagar (137 km.)
History of Dwarka :
Once Dwarka was also known as Suvarna Dwarka (The Golden Dwarka) had been very prosperous. The Dwarkadhish temple belongs to Lord Krishna and attracts thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country.
The Dwarka of Krishna's time lies submerged under the Arabian Sea. It is told that Lord Krishna's residence was at Bet Dwarka, a few kms from the main Dwarka.
The Dwarkadhish temple (also known as Jagat temple) and its Sikhar rises to 170 feet. The pataka or flag of the temple is changed three times a day.
Pilgrims and devotees vie with one another to pay for the flag. There are special tailors to stitch it. Before hoisting the flag it is taken round the temple by the donor. The five-storeyed temple stands on 60 pillars. The pilgrims enter the temple by Swarg Dwar (the gateway of heaven) and leave by Moksh Dwar (the gateway of salvation).
The temple has rich carvings. The ancient shrine has been supported by kings and commoners alike from its inception. It is one of the important moksh dhams. The Gomti River flows nearby.
The other temples in Dwarka are the Trikamji temple, Kalyanrai temple, the Patrani temple, Durvas temple, etc. Sharda Pith set up by Adi Shankaracharya imparts instruction in Sanskrit. Darukvan in the region is one of the Jyotirlingas
There are very good hotels available at good rates all round the year. Rates are reasonable and food is also good.
The city infrastructure needs some boost like cleanliness, internal transport etc. The temple committee is taking many steps for pilgrimages for easy Darshan.
Temple is open from 7am-12:30pm and 5pm-9:30pm and to reach Dwarka you can take following ways.
By road: Dwarka is on the state highway from Jamnagar to Dwarka. Direct buses available from Jamnagar and Ahmedabad.
By train: Trains are connecting it to Jamnagar (137 km), Rajkot (217 km) and Ahmedabad (471 km), and some trains that continue all the way down the coast through Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, to the southern tip of India in Kerala.
By air: Nearest airport is Jamnagar (137 km.)
History of Dwarka :
Once Dwarka was also known as Suvarna Dwarka (The Golden Dwarka) had been very prosperous. The Dwarkadhish temple belongs to Lord Krishna and attracts thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the country.
The Dwarka of Krishna's time lies submerged under the Arabian Sea. It is told that Lord Krishna's residence was at Bet Dwarka, a few kms from the main Dwarka.
The Dwarkadhish temple (also known as Jagat temple) and its Sikhar rises to 170 feet. The pataka or flag of the temple is changed three times a day.
Pilgrims and devotees vie with one another to pay for the flag. There are special tailors to stitch it. Before hoisting the flag it is taken round the temple by the donor. The five-storeyed temple stands on 60 pillars. The pilgrims enter the temple by Swarg Dwar (the gateway of heaven) and leave by Moksh Dwar (the gateway of salvation).
The temple has rich carvings. The ancient shrine has been supported by kings and commoners alike from its inception. It is one of the important moksh dhams. The Gomti River flows nearby.
The other temples in Dwarka are the Trikamji temple, Kalyanrai temple, the Patrani temple, Durvas temple, etc. Sharda Pith set up by Adi Shankaracharya imparts instruction in Sanskrit. Darukvan in the region is one of the Jyotirlingas
Written 16 April 2014
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pankaj8603
Calcutta, West Bengal, India3 contributions
Feb 2013 • Business
One of the most revered and oldest temples of India. It is said to be 5000 years old... however, the structure is renovated and well maintained. It is replete with historical facts and tales... marriage of Gomtidevi with sea, separate mandir of Rukmani bai, the curse of Muni Durbasa whereby the place became an abandoned place. The aarti of the temple is most charming only with musical instruments... the change of flags of the tower etc.... a great temple to visit..
Written 24 February 2013
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Travelerglasgow
Bishopton, UK63 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
We visited Dwarkadhish Temple in January 2013. The place was crowded and one had to climb number of steps before you reached the main temple. A couple of priests latched on to us and were very persistent for us to donate money for providing meals for the brahmins which started Rupees 27000 for a year and came down to Rs. 3000 for one month. They seemed to have a network and addressed me by my name and which hotel I was staying. The experience was eerie and unreal.We waited for the evening Arti, and by then the crowd grew further and there was hardly room to stand.I came away feeling disappointed and was very irritated by the persistent priests.
On the other hand our visit to Somnath Temple was very enjoyable and there were no priests who followed us. There is a large paved area in the temple grounds. The walk to the main temple is on a level path. The place was clean and less crowded than Dwarkadhish Temple. The sunset over the Arabian Sea was beautiful and peaceful. I would recommend a visit in the evening and allow yourself time to sit peacefully and enjoy as there are no hustlers
On the other hand our visit to Somnath Temple was very enjoyable and there were no priests who followed us. There is a large paved area in the temple grounds. The walk to the main temple is on a level path. The place was clean and less crowded than Dwarkadhish Temple. The sunset over the Arabian Sea was beautiful and peaceful. I would recommend a visit in the evening and allow yourself time to sit peacefully and enjoy as there are no hustlers
Written 31 January 2013
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Shubham Swarnkar
Jodhpur, India
Hii,
I want to visit dwarka in the last week of March 2021 with my family ( 6 people), so kindly tell me a plan to follow. This is first visit to dwarka for me and my family.
Written 4 March 2021
I am planning to visit Dwarkadheesh Temple and understand that it's in Jamnagar. what other places I can visit near to temple if I have only 2 days to stay.
Written 9 July 2017
It is around two hours from Jamnagar by train.
You need two days to cover Dwarakish and other local attractions( like Nageswar Jyothilinga temple, Rukmani temple, Gopi Talab, Beyt island etc.)
Somnath is too far away to cover in two days.
Written 10 July 2017
The Gomti, Gumti or Gomati River (Hindi: गोमती Gomtī) is a tributary of the Ganga River. According to Hindu mythology the river is the daughter of Sage Vashist, and bathing in the waters of the Gomati on Ekadashi (the eleventh day of the Sanatana Dharma-Hindu calendar) can wash away one's sins.[1] According to the major religious work, Srimad Bhagavatam, the Gomati is one of the many transcendental rivers in India.[2] It is the river where sacred Gomti Chakras are found.[3]The Gomti a monsoon and ground water fed river originates from Gomat Taal which formally known as Fulhaar jheel, near Madho Tanda, Pilibhit, India. It extends 960 kilometres (600 mi) through Uttar Pradesh and meets the Ganges River near Saidpur, Kaithi in Varanasi district.
After 20 kilometres (12 mi) from its origin, a very small river, the Gaihaaee, meets it. The river is a thin stream until it reaches Mohammadi Kheri (about 100 km from its origin), a tehsil of Lakhimpur Kheri district, where it is joined by some tributaries like Sukheta, Choha and Andhra Choha. From here the river is well defined. Later other tributaries join this river. These are Kathina at Mailani and Sarayan at a village in Sitapur district. Another major tributary is the Sai River, which joins near Jaunpur. At the sangam (confluence) of Gomti and Ganges, the famous Markandey Mahadeo temple is situated.
After 240 kilometres (150 mi), the Gomti enters Lucknow, through which it meanders for about 12 kilometres (7 mi). At the entrance point water is lifted from the river for the city's water supply. In the Lucknow area, 25 city drains pour untreated sewage into the Gomti. At the downstream end the Gomti barrage impounds the river converting it into a lake.
The cities of Lucknow, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sultanpur Kerakat and Jaunpur are located on the banks of the Gomti and are the most prominent of the 15 towns in its catchment area. The river cuts the Sultanpur District & Jaunpur city into two equal halves and becomes wider in Jaunpur.
Written 23 April 2017
It's approximately nine hours by road. And train also takes around the same time. Exact distance I will have to Google myself. :)
Written 30 August 2015
Dwarka is around 450 km from Ahmedabad. Earlier it used to fall under Jamnagar district but now I guess Dwarka itself is a district.
Written 25 August 2016
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