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Submitted by motist on Monday, 29 January 2007  Page Views: 11774

Multi-periodSite Name: Dwarka.
Country: India Type: Ancient Temple
Nearest Town: Dwarka
Latitude: 22.237723N  Longitude: 68.967287E
Condition:
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4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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4Short walk on a footpath
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Dwarka. submitted by motist : Ruins of the ancient Dwarkadhish Temple(the Lord of Dwarka). Situated on the coast of the Arabian sea, Dwarka, Gujarat, is one of the most renowned places of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. It was once the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom. (Vote or comment on this photo)
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The Dwarakadheesh temple (Hindi: द्वारकाधीश मंदिर, Gujarati: દ્વારકાધીશ મંદિર) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'. It is situated at Dwarka, Gujarat, which is believed to have been built after the historic Dvarka city, the Kingdom of Krishna himself which submerged in to the ocean after the Mahabharata war. The main shrine of the 5-storied building, supported by 72 pillars, is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir, and is believed to be 2500 years old. The Dwarkadhish Temple is Pushti Marg Temple hence it follows the guidelines and rituals created by Shree Vallabacharya and Shree Vitheleshnathji. The present temple was built in 16th century CE, while the original temple was believed to have been built by Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha, over the hari-griha (Lord Krishna's residential place) and became part of the Char Dham pilgrimages considered most sacred by Hindus in India, after Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th century reformer and philosopher, visited the shrine and even today a memorial within the temple is dedicated to his visit. More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarakadheesh_Temple
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Dwarka.
Dwarka. submitted by motist : Ruins of the ancient Dwarkadhish Temple(the Lord of Dwarka). Situated on the coast of the Arabian sea, Dwarka, Gujarat, is one of the most renowned places of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. It was once the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Dwarka. submitted by motist : Dwarka (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Dwarka. submitted by motist : Situated on the cost of the Arabian sea, Dwarka, Gujarat, is one of the most renowned places of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. It was once the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom. Dwarka Warrior Stone (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Dwarka. submitted by motist : Situated on the cost of the Arabian see, Dwarka is one of the most renowned places of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. It was once the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom. ruins of the antciant temple "Dwarkadhish" (the Lord of Dwarka) (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Dwarka. submitted by motist : Sati Stone. Situated on the cost of the Arabian sea, Dwarka, Gujarat, is one of the most renowned places of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. It was once the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom. Sati Stone

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Dwarka. submitted by motist : Sati Stone 1. Situated on the cost of the Arabian sea, Dwarka, Gujarat, is one of the most renowned places of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. It was once the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom.

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Dwarka. submitted by motist : Dwarka. Dwarkadhish Temple (the Lord of Dwarka), during renovation after 2001 earthquake. Situated on the cost of the Arabian sea, Dwarka, Gujarat, is one of the most renowned places of pilgrimage for millions of Hindus. It was once the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom.

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Re: Dwarka by Anonymous on Tuesday, 05 July 2011
Dwarka is place where so many things to do and see. The temple is it self is one of the best place to see. Dedicated To : Lord Krishna Dwarakadhish temple is situated on the Gomti creek, is known as Jagat Mandir or Trilok Sundar, The city is known as Swarna Dwarka that means the golden Dwarka, due to its opulence. It is even in the reference of the immense Hindu heroic of Mahabharata that after Shri Krishna slaughtered Kansa, his maternal uncle his father-in-law was livid. In order to payback of his son-in-law, he molested Mathura seventeen times, seeking the help of Kalayavan, his friend. In order to hoard the people from the danger of the war, he relocated his resources from Mathura to Dwarka that was a land piece near the sea. Vishwakarma, by the extraterrestrial architect constructed and designed the city. Been a premeditated city, here the presence of lord was felt on the land and so was being bestowed as the capital. After his parting to the finishing domicile, the Yaduvansh (Krishna's clan) turn down. It is understood that the unique city got submerged in the waters after the departure of the Lord from the world. Originally believed that Dwarakadhish temple was constructed by Vajranabh, Lord Krishna was his great grandfather and it was constructed before more than two thousand five hundred years ago, it has an eye-catching structure rising form Arabian Sea. The temple’s elegantly carved shikhar, of 43 m in height and 52 m gigantic flag finished from yards of cloth which is visible from about the distance of 10 kms. The magnificence temple enchanced by the voyage of fifty six steps that heads towards the rear Gomti River side. The temple is constructed of squashy limestones and bears a sanctum, rectangular hall and vestibule porches on 3 sides. There are to gateways for the temple one is the Swarga Dwar which is the gateway to the heavens, where the pilgrims enter and other is Moksha Dwar which is the gateway to liberation, from here the pilgrims exit. Dwarakadhish temple is festooned with affluent carving and is a gem of architecture. This temple is on of the most imperative Moksh Dhams belonging to India. It has a marvelous river view of Gomti which flows from nearby the temple. It is crowded 1000’s of pilgrims very year. In the temple everyday pooja is conducted by Aboti Brahmins (a particular caste of Brahmins who perform pooja since centuries). Arti, Abhishek is done on regular intervals. Everyday the idol of the Lord is decked up in New Clothes, Flowers and Jewels. The major festival that is celebrated in the temple is Janmashtami, at this time of festival; the entire temple is garlanded with lights.
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