About Dwarka
Dwarka, on Gujarat’s Saurashtra peninsula, is revered as Lord Krishna’s kingdom, steeped in Hindu mythology and boasting rich archaeological heritage. The city’s legendary Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Krishna, symbolizes its historical and religious importance, tracing roots back to ancient civilizations and serving as a timeless beacon of India’s cultural and spiritual legacy.
Dwarka
At the heart of Dwarka city stands the temple with the high shikhara from which a huge saffron flag flies in the wind. This is the ancient and holy Dwarkadhish Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna…
Lord Krishna’s City
After ruling from Mathura for some time Lord Krishna took his clan on a long exodus across north India to the coast of Gujarat. Here he built a new city by the sea….
Dwarkadhish Temple
At the heart of Dwarka city stands the temple with the high shikhara from which a huge saffron flag flies in the wind. This is the ancient and holy Dwarkadhish Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna
Pujas & Festivals
The most important festival at the Dwarkadhish Temple is Janamashtami, the day of Lord Krishna’s birth. Like in Mathura where he was born, this is a day…
Other Places of Interest
Like all ancient pilgrimage towns, Dwarka has many temples redolent with legends and religious traditions. The main Dwarkadhish Temple is a Chaar Dhaam with the temples at Badrinath, Puri…
Travelling to Dwarka
Dwarka is in the state of Gujarat and stands on the Arabian Sea by the west coast of India in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. It is in the Saurashtra region on the Gulf…
