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History of Dwarkadheesh Temple

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Dwarka is one of four most holy pilgrimage sites (Chardham) of Hindu faith and is associated with Lord Krishna’s life. Located on the western most tip of Saurastra (Gujarat), this giant ornate shrine is one of the most imposing five-storied structures of Hindu architecture in Gujarat on the confluence of river Arabian sea and Gomti .
According to the epic Mahabharata, the city in due course was submerged by the sea.
Dwarka is sanctified as the place where Lord Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. The Puranas mention the 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva which manifested in different parts of the country. One of these is located in Dwarka and is known as the Nageshwar Mahadev. The Nij Mandir or Jagat Mandir forms the sanctum of the Dwarkadish temple and dates back to 2500 years. Jagat Mandir has its own hall of audience and a conical spire. The roof of the hall is supported by 60 columns and the main temple rises five storeys high. The spire rises to a height of 157 feet and is richly carved. One of the most popular temples in Dwarka is that of Rukmini, Krishna’s wife, considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and beauty. The Sharad Peetha, one of the four Maths established by Jagatguru Shankaracharya, is also situated here.

History of Bhalka Tirth

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The spot where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and struck by a arrow hile sleeping in a deerskin. It is said Lord Krishna was cremated at Dehotsarga at Triveni Ghat.
Closeby lies Somnath with its shrine built by Soma, the Moon God. The Majestic monument as it stands today is a recent replication of the earlier construction. It is said that the original temple built by the Moon God was of gold. After it was razed to the ground it was rebuilt by Ravana in silver. When the silver temple was knocked down it was reconstructed in wood by Krishna and when this was pulled down an edifice of stone was erected by Bhimdev. Relics of the old Somnath shrine have been preserved in a museum housed in a temple. An interesting Sun Temple is alsolocated in Somnath. Somnath is also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas or Shiva shrines in India.
Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Krishna), celebrated in the month of August/September, is a major festival of Dwarka.

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History of Gomati Ghat Temples

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Behind the Dwarkadish temple, flows the sacred Gomit river, the descended Ganges. The river meets the sea at Chakra-tirtha Ghat and it is believed to be one of the holy bathing center for devotees. There are a number of temples across the ghats, namely, the Panchanada Tirtha, Samudra Narayana Temple,Gomatiji Temple and Chakra Narayana.
Except these Bhadkeshwar Temple, Sunset Point, Shri Jagatguru Shankaracharya Math, Ved Havan, Light House, Shardapith Math Museum are other holy and tourist places of Dwarka, where should visit once.

About Samudra Narayana

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The Samudra Narayana Temple (Sangam Narayana) is an imposing temple at the convergence of the sea and Gomati. Panchanada Tirtha consists of five sweet-water wells bordered by seawater. At Chakra Narayana, Lord Vishnu was manifested as a stone marked with a chakra on the seashore. The Gomatiji Temple has an image of the Gomati River in it, said to have been brought down from heaven by Vasistha Muni.

About Rukmini Devi Temple

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Rukmini Devi temple is the dwelling of Lord Krishna’s wife Rukmini. It is a small temple but rich with wonderful architectural masterpieces of 12th century. The temple walls are decorated with eye-catchy paintings and portrays of the pastimes associated with Krishna. Amongst a huge array of temples belonging to different periods in the history of Dwarka, the temple of Rukmini, an personification of Lakshmi is answerable in creating it a major traveler’s hub.
Built sometime in 12th century, Rukmini Devi Temple is devoted to one among the 16, 108 wives of Lord Krishna. It is situated 1.5 km north of the main town and is regarded as architectural masterpiece in Dwarka.

Bhalka Tirth

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Bhalka Tirth :
The spot where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and struck by a arrow while sleeping under the tree. It is said Lord Krishna was cremated at Dehotsarga at Triveni Ghat. Close by lies Somnath with its shrine built by Soma, the Moon God. The Majestic monument as it stands today is a recent replication of the earlier construction. It is said that the original temple built by the Moon God was of gold. After it was razed to the ground it was rebuilt by Ravana in silver.

Samudra Narayana

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The Samudra Narayana Temple :
(Sangam Narayana) is an imposing temple at the confluence of the Gomati and the sea. Panchanada Tirtha consists of five sweet-water wells surrounded by seawater. At Chakra Narayana, Lord Vishnu was manifested as a stone marked with a chakra on the seashore. The Gomatiji Temple has an image of the Gomati River in it, said to have been brought down from heaven by Vasistha Muni.

Gomati Ghat Temples

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Gomati Ghat Temples :
Gomati, the descended Ganges , meets the sea at Chakra-tirtha Ghat. To take bath where the Gomati meets the ocean is said to offer liberation. the back entrance of the Dwarkadish Temple , you can see the Gomati River . The temple is located almost at the spot where the Gomati meets the ocean.

Rukmini Devi Temple

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Rukmini Devi Temple :
This small temple, 1.5km north of town, is an architectural masterpiece. Rukmini is the most important of Krishna ’s 16,108 wives. The temple walls are decorated with beautiful paintings depicting her pastimes with Krishna . This temple is said to date back to the 12th century.

Dwarkadheesh Temple

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Dwarkadheesh Temple :
The temple of Dwarkadheesh , also known as Jagat Mandir, is built on the north bank of the Gomti stream. The temple dates back to 2,500 years. Architecturally the temple is constructed on the same plan and system as most of the Hindu sacred edifices of antiquity. Sixty columns support the roof of the audience hall of the Jagat Mandir. The main temple is five-story high with the generously carved conical spire rising to a height of 157 feet.