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Dwarka Pilgrimage, Hotels in Dwarka, Dwarka Tourism, Dwarka Temple, Facts of Dwarka

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Dwarika

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 Sharda 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 Mandir (Dwarikadheesha 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.
   
Sharda 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
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 Chaitra (March/April)  )
Chaitra
-
 (March/April)
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 Gov. Guest house, Hospital road, Dwarika-361103, Gujarat
Telephone
+91-2892-235032
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Hotel Guru Prerana
Address
In front of Bhadrakali temple, Dwarka - 361 103, Gujarat
Telephone
+91 - 2892 - 234 512
Fax
+91 - 2892 - 236 566
E-mail guruprerna@sancharnet.in
   
 
Category
Medium
Name
Hotel Shridarshan
Address
Gwahar Road , Dwarka, Gujarat
Telephone
+91 - 2892 – 235034 / 235 777
E-mail
   
 
Category
High
Name
Hotel City
Address
Gwahar road, Teen Batti, Sqare, Dwarika, 361 335
Telephone
+91 - 2892 - 234 312 / 235 214 / 094262 08521 / 094277 76943
Fax +91 - 2892 - 234 663
E-mail
   
 
Category
High
Name
Hotel Dwarka Residency
Address
Near Iskan Gate, Dwarka - 361 335, Gujarat.
Telephone
+91-2892 - 235 032 / 235 033 / 094262 08910 / 098242 87678
Fax
+91 - 2892 - 235 033
E-mail
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
 
Location
 
Geographical  Location Height  Above  Sea Level Average Annual Rainfall
Latitude Longitude 0 metres 358.3 mm
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
21
24
31
37
39
37
32
31
31
31
27
22
Minimum
11
13
18
25
28
29
27
27
26
22
16
12
   
 
Important Information
The best season to visit Dwarika is October- 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
 Civil hospital, Tel: +91 - 2892 - 234 272
Hospital
108
Currency  Exchange
Central Bank of India, Near the Temple square,
Near  Dwarka Temple, Dwarika- 361 347,
Tel: +91 - 2892 - 235 497
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
In the central market there are many restaurants which service quality and authentic gujarati food. Near the temple veg food on the basis of thali is served.
 

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Airports in the vicinity: 
Jamnagar
Porbandar
Rajkot
Ahemdabad
Keshod
Bhavnagar
Diu
Railway: 
Main Railway Stations Station Code
Jamnagar JMP
Rajkot jn RJT
Veraval VRL
Porbandar PBR
Ahmedabad ADI
Bhavnagar BVC
Dwarika DWK
Road Distance from Destinations: 
Dwarika Betdwarka 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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