The revered place of Dwarka is undoubtedly ancient but its association with
Lord Krishna gives it a sanctity which captivates millions of pilgrims. It
is one of India's seven oldest towns or sapta puris, where he reigned for
decades as leader of a growing clan.
It is clear from the archeological remains that, Dwarka was a once popular
town with buildings constructed of stone and brick, even before the
Christian era. The remains point to a level of prosperity uncommon at that
period.
Accessibility
Air Lines : Jamnagar is the nearest airport and is about
150 kms away. Visitors can travel to Dwarka from Jamnagar either by road,
rail or bus.
Rail Lines : Dwarka lies on the metre gauge railway line
that runs from Viramgam to Okha. By rail, Dwarka is 378 kms from Ahmedabad,
217 kms from Rajkot and 137 kms from Jamnagar.
Bus Lines : An excellent State highway links Dwarka. State
Transport Buses ply to Dwarka from various places.
Lodging at Dwarka
Dwarka offers a wide range of accommodations in & around the city. You
can select the one which best suites your requirement.
Charming Spots near Dwarka
Jagat Mandir
Dwarka is famous for the temple of Dwarkadhish, the Lord of Dwarka' also
known as Jagat Mandir or temple of the world. It is supposed to have been
built over 1400 years ago, although many claim that it is much older. It
houses the image of Lord Krishna, which draws pilgrims from all over India
and abroad. The festival of Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated there every
year in the auspicious month of Shravan with great pleasure and amidst great
celebration.
Bet
Dwarka
Bet Dwarka is also known as Bet Shankhoddar. It is only 5 km from Okha
Junction in sea and Okha is 30 kms from Dwarka. It is said to be the place
where Lord Krishna lived with his family when the ruled at Dwarka. It is
also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Toruists make it a
point to visit the Krishna temple at this site.
The Sharada Peetha
This is one of the four Mathas founded by Jagat-guru Shankaracharya, all of
which exist to this day. The Matha runs an educational society, an arts
college and a Sanskrit Academy, which prepares scholars for doctorates in
Sanskrit and Indology.
Nageswar Mahadev
The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord
Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This
shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of these and is there- fore acquired great
respect.
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