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Top Dwarka Hotels
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Hotels(53)|Ratings(305)|Reviews(305) Last rated May 22nd 2013
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Dwarka is situated towards the western-most part of the Indian state of Gujarat. Located on the tip of the Saurashtra peninsula on the Arabian Sea, Dwarka was once referred to as the Golden City. Dwaraka has remarkable significance as per Hindu lore since the place is categorised under both the ‘Chardham’ sites and the ‘sapta-puris’ (seven sacred cities).
The name ‘Dwarka’ that came from two words – dwara (door) and ka (Brahma) – stood for ‘gateway to the spiritual union with Brahma’. Dwarka is one of the ancient cities of India with a history that dates back to the 1500 BC and is linked to the ancient Hindu texts like the Gita and Puranas. Dwarka is associated with the life of Lord Krishna, who is believed to be one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
According to legend, Dwarka was submerged in water after the death of Lord Krishna and the demise of the Yadava Dynasty. The present-day Dwarka was the Kushasthali of the ancient times which enjoyed a proud spot along the Saurashtra coast. It is believed that Dwarka was rebuilt six times by different civilisations and the present-day Dwarka is the 7th one.
The search for the lost city of Dwarka commenced in the early 1930’s. Archeologists of the Marine Archeology Unit (MAU) discovered the immersed township of Dwarka during their explorations which were conducted in 1983 – 1990.
This submerged township was built in six sectors and its general layout corresponded to the descriptions of the golden city of Dwarka as mentioned in the ancient texts. Copper coins, foundations of boulders, old constructions, pottery samples, etc. that date back to around 1500 BC were also excavated.
Present-day Dwarka sits on the right side of the river banks of the Gomati. Dwarka is a renowned historical and religious site and has the Dwarkadheesh Temple or Jagat Temple, which was built more than 2000 years ago. The Dwarkadheesh temple of Dwarka, built as per ancient Hindu architecture, is a five storey, ornate temple that rests on 60 pillars.
Nageshwar Mahadev, Rukmini Temple, Bhalka Tirth, Gomati Ghat Temples, etc. are some other popular pilgrim spots in Dwarka. Dwarka is also the seat of Adi Shankaracharya, who established four ‘maths’ in four different parts of India. The Sharada Peetha of Dwarka is a famous research centre of Sanskrit language.
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The holy town of Dwarka is visited by several tourists from across the globe, throughout the year. This place is famous for the main Dwarkadish Temple, which is also known as the Jagat Mandir. The present structure of Jagat Mandir was built during the 16th century, while the original temple was constructed by the great grandson of Lord Krishna.
At the banks of the Gomati River is the famous Gomati Sangam Ghat which features various ancient temples, including the Samudra Narayana Temple. There are around 12 ghats on the banks of this river out of which Samudra Narayana is the most famous.
Tourists can visit another famous Nageshwara Jyotirlinga Temple, which is situated at a distance of 10 km from the town. This is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, mentioned in the Shiva Purana. Gita Mandir, Rukshamanee Mandir and Somnath Temples are some of other popular temples located on the outskirts of Dwarka.
The religious town of Dwarka is also popular for the ancient Shardha Peeth, which was found by Adi Shankaracharya in 491 AD. This Peeth features an Indian Research Temple, a museum and a Shardha Vidhyapeeth Art College, where students learn about the Indian Culture and Archaeology.
Beyt Dwarka Beach and Dunny Point are the two popular tourist attractions in Dwarka. The former features 500 years old Lord Krishna Temple, along with shrines dedicated to Radha, Vishnu, Satyabhama and Lakshmi. Beyt Dwarka Beach and Dunny Point are also venues for different types of activities, such as bird watching, camping, boating, swimming, sunbathing and exploring marine life.
Travellers can also visit the nearby places in Dwarka like the Lighthouse, Rukmini Hrid, Brahma Kund, Sindhu Sadan, Gopi Talav, Hanuman Dandi Temple and many more. All these places are located close to the main town and can be visited by taking tongas, cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws or buses.
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