History and Importance of Dwarka
Dwarka, also pronounce as Dwarika sometime is situated at the western end of Gujarat on the coast of Arabian Sea, a municipality of Devbhumi Dwarka District. It is an ancient city of pilgrimage associated with the Lord Shree Krishna. Dwarkadhish Temple or Jagat Mandir is one of the main glories of the current Dwarka city along with many other pilgrimage spot. Dwarka puri is one of the Dham of CharDham and one of the Sapta Puri, the most holy religious city of India.
Thus hindu devotees and mainly all Vaishnav across the India come for Darshan of Lord Shree Krishna throughout the year. They come here to feel the place where Lord Shree Krishna ruled for a long time. As Lord Krishna moved from Mathura to Dwarka due to continues attacks from king Jarasandh on Mathura so for well being of people, Lord Krishna had established a golden city Dwarka in Dwapar Yug, around 5200 years ago.
Places to visit in Dwarka
Thus Dwarka has very rich and golden history from the ancient time. Dwarkadhish Temple was built around 2500 years ago but destroyed by Mugal Ruler so rebuilt in 16th century again. Sharda Peeth, one of the four Peeths of India is located in the campus of Dwarkadhish Temple. Bet Dwarka, Rukmani Temple, Sudama Setu, Gomti Ghat, Bhadkwswar Mahadev, Geeta Mandir, Hanuman Dandi, Dwarka Beach, Gomati Kund etc are famous pilgrimage of Dwarka. Devotees and tourist often visit these nearby places in Dwarka. Nageshwaram is believed to be one of the twelve Jyotirlinga, situated around only 15 km from Dwarka.
Special time to visit and facilities at Dwarka
Janmashtami and Holi are the main festival celebrated with great joy and devotion in Dwarka Temple. Gujarat Government and Adventure sports are in planning to start beach and water sport and rides including scuba diving in Dwarka. Government and Historian are also looking forward to find ancient city of Dwarka Underwater in Sea. Dwarka is very well connected by road, train network and airport, also public transport is available. Somanth is one of the other famous pilgrimages where devotee often plans to visit from Dwarka. Thus Dwarka is very famous spiritual place with tourist interest in Gujarat. For tourist and devotees, there are many options for stay in hotels, guest houses, resorts and Dharmashala in Dwarka.
Taluka / Tehsil: Dwarka, District: Devbhumi Dwarka, State: gujarat, Country: india.
Religious Importance: Hindu
