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Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarka, Gujarat

One of the Char Dhams. Krishna's legendary kingdom. Marine archaeological excavations found submerged city structures off the coast, correlating with the tradition that Dwarka was submerged by the sea.

History

Traditional attribution to Vajranabha (Krishna's great-grandson). Current structure dates to 15th-16th century. Marine archaeology by S.R. Rao (1983-1990) found submerged structures matching descriptions.

🏛️ Architecture

Five-story limestone structure with 72 pillars, overlooking the Gomti river's confluence with the Arabian Sea. The Dwarkadhish idol depicts Krishna as a king, not the youthful cowherd.

Special Features

Char Dham site

Submerged city discovered offshore

72-pillar five-story structure

Bet Dwarka island temple

Krishna as king form

Festivals & Events

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Janmashtami

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Holi

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Rukmini Vivah

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Sharad Purnima

Visiting Information

Open 6 AM–12:30 PM, 5 PM–9:30 PM. Char Dham site. Located at the westernmost tip of Gujarat. Bet Dwarka island temple nearby (boat ride).

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