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Dwārka sits on the route: 25 minutes from Mithapur.
Dwārka is a town located in Gujarat, India. With a population of 38,873, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Dwārka sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dwārka to your route.
The Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir and occasionally spelled Dwarakadheesh, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna, who is worshiped in the temple by the name Dwarkadhish (Sanskrit: द्वारकाधीश, IAST: Dvārakādhīśa, meaning: 'Lord of Dvārakā'). The temple is located in Dwarka city of Gujarat, India,Read more
which is one of the destinations of Char Dham, a Hindu pilgrimage circuit. The main shrine of the five-storied building, supported by 72 pillars, is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir. Archaeological findings suggest the original temple was built in 200 BCE at the earliest. The temple was rebuilt and enlarged in the 15th–16th century.
The temple became part of the Char Dham pilgrimage considered sacred by Hindus in India. Adi Shankara, the 8th century Hindu theologian and philosopher, visited the shrine. The other three being comprising Rameswaram, Badrinath and Puri. Even today a memorial within the temple is dedicated to his visit. Dwarakadheesh is the 98th Divya Desam of Vishnu on the subcontinent, glorified in the Divya Prabandha sacred texts. The temple is at an elevation of 12.19 metres (40.0 ft) above mean sea-level. It faces west. The temple layout consists of a garbhagriha (Nijamandira or Harigraha) and an antarala (an antechamber). The original structure was destroyed by Mahmud Begada in 1473. The existing temple is dated to 16th century.
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Dwārka is located in Gujarat, India, Asia. The coordinates are 22.2394 latitude, 68.9678 longitude.
Dwārka has a population of approximately 38,873 people, making it a town in India.
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