History of the place

Jarasandha is the father-in-law of Kamsa. Kamsa was the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. When Jarasandha attempted to kill the Lord in retaliation, his army was totally destroyed by the Lord. Jarasandha was spared by Krishna keeping in mind the future Kurukshetra war. One Kalayavanan also had a plan to attach Krishna. With a view to protect the Yadhava civilians, Lord Krishna shifted his headquarters to Dwaraka where a great city was built by divine sculptor Viswakarma and the lord of the ocean gave a vast land for the purpose. Dwaraka was originally called Golden City as it was built of gold. When Lord Krishna was to leave the earth after completing his Avatar mission, a hunter shot an arrow which hit the feet of the Lord. Dwaraka was drowned. The present Dwaraka came into being later on the Kutch bay in the Arabian sea.

Saints who worshiped

This is the 101st divya desam.

Temple History, Speciality, Miracle and Greatness

Lord Krishna is in standing posture facing west. The place was one known as Sudhamapuri - the birth place of Sudhama (Kuchela)he has a separate shrine. There is a separate shrine for Mother Tulsi. Dwaraka is one of the 7 mukthi sthala in India. The Lord blesses as Bala Krishna (morning), as Maharaja (afternoon) and in divine posture (night). Nageswaram Mahadevar temple, one among the 12 Jyothirlinga shrine is 12 km far from Dwaraka. According to Puranas, Dwaraka was built of gold. The temple is located on the banks of the river Gomathi. Bate Dwaraka where Krishna is believed to have stayed (also called Mool Dwaraka) can be reached by boat. Shrines for Devaki (Krishna's mother) and Balaraman (Krishna's brother) are there. 16 arathis is followed each day.

Pariharam

Devotees throng here and pray Krishna for all their wishes.

Pariharam Procedure

Devotees offer perform abhiseka and butter is applied to the Lord.

Pooja Types

Kameekam

Festival Period

Gokhulashtami, Deepavali, Holi and curd pot (mutka pot), Paavan Peda festival.

Dharshan Timings

IST 06:30 AM to 12:45 PM , 5:00 PM to 09:45 PM

How to reach

Dwaraka is 453 km from Ahmedabad, capital of Gujarat. From Ahmedabad, one has to change the train bound to Oga port to reach Dwaraka. Buses are also available from Ahmedabad.

Nearest Location

Railway Station: Dwaraka, Ahmedabad. Airport : Ahmedabad, Jam Nagar