ISCKON Temple A Beautiful Landmark of Dwarka

Dwarka is an ancient cities of India situated in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. According to legends, the Dwarka city was the dwelling place of Krishna. It is believed that due to and destruction by the sea, Dwarka has submerged six times and modern city is a 7th city to be built in the area. Dwarka consider as one of the seven oldest cities of India. It is believed that the city was stabilised by Lord Krishna.  The oldest temple of Dwarka is stablised by the Shambha, the grandson of Lord Krishna.

Dwarka is one of the four main pilgrimages Hindu sites popularly known by the name Chardham and is also regarded as one of the seven most ancient holy cities in the country under the name Sapta Puri. The city witnesses a large number of devotees and pilgrims all the year round owing to its fame for being the capital city of the mystical ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna. In accordance with that, the most popular places to visit in Dwarka include temples devoted to Lord Krishna.

ISKCON Temple Dwarka

ISKCON Temple Dwarka

If you are also one of these devotees, one of the best places to visit here is the beautiful ISKCON temple. It was opened in 1996 and is situated just a three minute walk away from the Dwarkadhish temple. One of the most important features of this temple is that it is entirely made out of stone and is also home to a beautifully furnished guest house with 20 rooms for devotees and pilgrims. It is a great place to visit with your family and friends. While you are here, you are sure to lose yourself in the serenity and peace of mind this place has to offer. You can be a part of the numerous devotees singing and dancing in praise of the Lord as well. This temple is famous for offering its visitors with the break from the hustle bustle of city life.

Apart from this, other notable places to worship in Dwarka include the beautiful Dwarkadhish temple which is popular by the name Jagat Mandir amongst the devotees. It is a five storeyed building and is supported by 72 pillars. The Nageshwar Shiva temple in Dwarka is another attraction that pulls in a lot of travellers all the year round. It is said to be one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and is quite popular amongst pilgrims. Similarly the Rukshamanee temple of Dwarka has a rich historic background and is famous for its religious significance.

If you are into shopping, then you are going to love it in here. You can roam on Dwarka streets to lay your hands on some of the finest pieces of artwork, fine jewellery and trinkets, handicraft items, showpieces and accessories. Dwarka is also famous for its beautiful Patola sarees. Fabrics with mirror works, shells and beads are also gaining popularity among tourists in the area. So no matter what you are looking for and no matter for which you are shopping for, Dwarka can be your one stop destination for shopping. Moreover most of the hotels in Dwarka are located ideally with respect to all these tourist hotspots to give a definite advantage to the tourists.

So whether you are a devotee seeking a spiritual retreat or a wandered looking for a memorable visit, Dwarka is a great place to visit for travellers of all priorities. So pack your bags and head to this beautiful historic city and drown yourself in its rich history and cultural heritage.

Near by Attractions in Dwarka


Dwarkadheesh Temple
Dwarkadheesh Temple

Dwarkadheesh Temple, 2500 year dates back temple is situated at the north bank of the Gomti Creek. The temple is also called Jagat Mandir. This temple is a perfect example of ancient architecture.

Rukmini Devi Temple
Rukmini Devi Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna’s wife Rukmini. This architectural masterpiece is situated 1.5 km from the Dwarka city. This temple is said to date back t the 12th century.

The temple walls are decorated with beautiful paintings depicting her pastime with Krishna.

Gomati Ghat Temples
Gomati Ghat Temples

This place where Gomati, the descended Ganga, meets the sea at Chakratirtha Ghat. It is to believe that to take bath where Gomati meets the sea it offer liberation.

There are so many small temples surrounding with Ghats.


Except these Bhadkeshwar Temple, Sunset Point, Shri Jagat guru Shankaracharya Math, Ved Havan, Light House, Shardapith Math Museum are other holy and tourist places of Dwarka, where should visit once.

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