When was dwarkadhish temple built

Dwarkadhish Temple Devboomi Dwarka. About Place Map Gallery. Visiting Hours. Photo Gallery. How to get there By Road The city is well connected by a robust state-run buses. Nearby Attractions. Beyt Dwarka. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Rukmini Devi Temple. Where To Stay. Toran Tourist Bungalow, Dwarka. Hotel Keshwara's Residency, Jamnagar. Mercure Dwarka. Registered Tour Operators Tour Operator. 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. Nearest airport is at Jamnagar and Porbandar. From these places by road or by rail can be traveled to Dwarkadheesh Temple.

Dwarka city has Dwarka railway station. User Rating:. Photo courtesy: Vishal Rathod. This five storied limestone structure stretching to a height of feet is supported by 72 pillars and is located in the heart of the city. A huge flag on its magnificently carved dome is made from 52 yards of cloth and can be seen from a distance of almost 10 kms. Interestingly, this flag, also referred to as Dwajaa, is changed five times a day. There are two entrances to this temple; the northern gate from the main market is called Moksha Dwar whereas the southern gate is called Swarg Dwar.

The latter leads to the Gomti river, 56 steps below. Devotees usually visit the Dwarkadhish temple after taking a dip in the Gomti river.

The festival to watch out for is Janmashtami that is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. Devotees of Lord Krishna from all around the world gather here to offer prayers and be the part of the revelries.

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