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Dwadash Jyotirlings - Nageshwar(Dwarika) - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
Dwarika is situated along the coast of the Arabian Sea on the western border of India, in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat.
    
It is not only one of the 4 dhams but is considered as one among the 7 moksh-daayi cities.
    
The compositions of the Vaishnav Alwar saints consider it as one among the 108 Divya-deshams.
    
Nageshwar Jyotirling which is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of Shiv is situated here. Shankaracharya had established his Western Math (Kalika Peeth) here.
    
It has been an important commercial centre and a harbour since ancient times due to its coastal location.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
Dwarika literally means ‘Door of Brahma’
    
  According to the Skand Puran, Brahma’s Manas Putras (sons born of the mind), Sanak, Sanandan and Sanat Kumar, worshipped Lord Vishnu and pleased him; as a result even Ganga descended as Gomti.
    
According to the Mahabharat and the Harivansh Puran, Dwarika was settled by Lord Krishna with the help of Vishwakarma.
   
The Lord is said to be present here replete with 16 art forms according to the Hindu beliefs.
    
Vajranabh, the grandson of Krishna is responsible for building the Jagat Temple over here.
    
According to the mythological beliefs, the Lord administers and governs the entire creation from here and hence the Lord’s idol is in royal attire.
   
Lord Shiv tells his son, Skand, in the Skand Puran that every step placed by a devotee in Dwarika is equivalent to performing one Ashwamedh Yagna.
 

Historical Facts

History: 
   
According to the Puranas, this city was established by Raiwat, a descendent of Vaivaswat Manu, which is why it is also known as Raivatpuri.
   
This place was very prosperous in the early years of the Christian era and was considered as the western entrance to India. This feature also gave it the name of Dwarvati.
   
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea refers to it as Baraca harbour, while Ptolemy’s Geography mentions about it as Barake harbour.
   
The oldest evidence in the form of an inscription is the Palitana copper plate of Sinhaditya from 574 A.D.
   
Aadi Guru Shankaracharya established his Kalika Peeth (Western Math) over here in the early years of the ninth century.
   
The idol of Dwarikadheesh was taken from the main temple to Dakor in the 13th century and a new idol was installed here.
   
After the Mughals, the region came under the control of the Marathas. Sayajirao Gaikwad also built a port here.
   
After 1817, the entire Gujarat came under the British control.
 

Main Places To See

Main Places To See: 
   
Jagat Temple (Dwarikadheesh or Trilok Sundar Temple):
 
Built in the Rudra-mahal style, this is the main temple in Dwarika. The entrance to the temple is called Swarg dwar (gate to heaven) and the exit is known as Moksh dwar (gate to salvation). The temple houses 5-feet tall and 4-armed statue of Dwarikadheesh made of black stone. Devotees believe that the feet of the idol are as soft as those of a normal, living human.
    
Rukmini Devi Temple:
 
This temple built in the Chalukya period is about 1.5 km from the city. Beautiful paintings of Rukmini and Krishna can be seen in the temple.
    
Sangam Narayan:
 
Situated at the confluence of the Gomti River and the sea, this temple is called Sundar Narayan Temple.
    
Chakrateerth Ghat:
 
The ghat at the confluence of the Gomti River and the sea is known as Chakrateerth. A bath here is considered as moksh-daayi (giver of salvation).
    
Gopi Taalab:
 
This is a pond on the way from Dwarika to Bet Dwarika. It is said that here the Gopis met Krishna for the last time. The mud in the pond is yellow in colour and is called Gopi Chandan.
   
Balka Teerth:
 
It was here that Shabar (a tribal) shot an arrow at Lord Krishna mistaking him to be a deer which lead to his death.
   
Nageshwar Mahadev:
 
This is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of Shiv and is at 11 km from Dwarika. His worship is considered as moksh-daayi. Nageshwar Jyotirling is associated with the story of Supriya Vaishya. According to the Ling Puran, Lord Shiv was pleased with Supriya and appeared here as a Jyotirling.
   
Kalika Math:
 
It was established by Aadi Guru Shankaracharya and is a key centre of Sanskrit education
   
Shankhodwar Dweep (Bet Dwarika):
 
This island is 30 km from Dwarika. It is believed that here, Lord Krishna assassinated Shankhasur. There are a number of temples of Shri Krishna and his family. Remains of a civilisation dating 2000 B.C. have been found from under the sea in Bet Dwarika. The Gujarat Tourism Department is attempting to showcase these archaeological remains by building an underwater glass museum.
   
Pindar:
 
Devotees perform Shraddh and Pind-daan (rites for the dead) at this holy site situated 30 km from Dwarika.
 

Main Festivals

Main Festivals: 
   
Some of the key festivals held in Dwarika annually are as follows:
 
Makar Sankranti
:
 Magh (January)
Yashoda Jayanti
:
 Magh (January)
Mahashivratri
:
 Magh (January/February)
Holi/Phool Dol Utsav
:
 Falgun (February/March)
Ramnavmi/Rukmini Vivah
:
 Chaitra (March/April)
Diwaso
:
 Aashadh (July)
Shri Krishna Janmotsav
:
 Bhadrapad (August/September)
Navratri
:
 Ashwin (September-October)
Diwali
:
 Kartik (October-November)
New Year
:
 first day of Kartik (November)
   
The biggest celebration in Dwarika is the Shri Krishna Janmotsav which is held in the Dwarikadheesh temple.
   
The key celebrations of Mahashivratri are held in the Nageshwar Temple.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Dharamshalas
 
 Hajarimal Dudhwala Dharmshala  Near the station
 Bhauji Premji Dharmashala  Near the temple
 Basantlal Raeshwar lal Premshala  Near the temple
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Toran Tourists
 Address
 Near sarkari gate, Dwarka - 361103 Gujarat
 Telephone
 +91 - 2892 - 234013
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Hotel Guru Prerana
 Address
 In front of Bhadrakali temple, Dwarka - 361103, Gujarat
 Telephone
 +91 - 2892 - 234512
 Fax
 +91 - 2892 - 236566
 E-mail  guruprerna@sancharnet.in
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Hotel Shridarshan
 Address
 Gwahar Road , Dwarka, Gujarat
 Telephone
 +91 - 2892 – 235034 / 235777
 E-mail
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Hotel City
 Address
 Gwahar road, Teen Batti, Sqare, Dwarika, 361335
 Telephone
 +91 - 2892 - 234312 / 235214 / 094262 08521 / 094277 76943
 Fax  +91 - 2892 - 234663
 E-mail
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Hotel Dwarka Residency
 Address
 Near Iskan Gate, Dwarka, 361335, Gujarat.
 Telephone
 02892 - 235032 / 235033 / 094262 08910 / 098242 87678
 Fax
 +91 - 2892 - 235033
 E-mail
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  0 metres  358.3 cm
 20.22˚ N  69.0˚ E
   
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
26.0
26.7
28.5
30.0
31.6
32.2
30.9
29.8
30.3
31.1
31.1
27.9
 Minimum
15.9
17.8
21.6
25.1
27.2
28.3
27.4
26.2
26.0
24.5
21.5
17.7
   
 
Important Information
The ideal time to visit Dwarika is between October and March.
 

General Information

General Information: 
 
 STD Code
 02892
 Puja Timings  Morning 7.00 to 12.30 / Evening 5.00 to 9.00
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 2892 - 234 523
 Ambulance
  108
 Hospital
 State Hospital, Dwarika
 Currency  Exchange
 State Bank of Saurashtra
 Opp. Vegetable Market, P. B. No. 1,
 Dwarika - 361335, Gujarat
 ATM Centre  State Bank of India
 Near the Temple square, Near Dwarka Temple,
 Dwarika - 361 347
 State Bank of Saurashtra
 Near the Vegetable market, Dist Aukha,
 Dwarka - 361 335
 State Bank of Baroda
 Mahajan Road Dwarka,
 Tel: +91 - 28920234535 / 235 788
 Post Office
 +91 - 2892 - 234 529
 Tourist Office
  +91 - 2892 - 234 013
   
 
Food
A number of restaurants in the market area serve good Gujarati food. Vegetarian food on thali basis is available near the temple.
 

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- जामनगर
- पोरबंदर
- राजकोट
- अहमदाबाद
- केशोद
- केशोद
- दीव
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Jamnagar  JMP
 Rajkot jn  RJT
 Veraval  VRL
 Porbandar  PBR
 Ahmedabad  ADI
 Bhavnagar  BVC
 Dwaraka  DWK
Road Distance from Destinations: 
 Dwarika  Betdwarika  30 km
 Jamnagar  137 km
 Rajkot  207 km
 Ahmedbad  432 km
 Porbandar  100 km
 Bhvanagar  380 km
 Somnath

 

  Porbandar  122 km
 Diu  95 km
 Rajkot  193 km
 Junagadh  90 km
 Ahemdabad  430 km
 Bhavnagar  246 km

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