Located in Gujarat, The Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Being a  Pushtimarg temple, the temple follows the guidelines and rituals created by Shree Vallabhacharya and Shree Vitheleshnathji. It is believed that the original temple was built by Lord Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha, over Krishna's original residential place. The present temple is constructed in 15-16th century in Chalukya style. In the 8th Century, Adi Shankaracharya visited the temple and it became part of the much revered Char Dhaam pilgrimage.

Location Gujarat, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad

Legend

According to the legends, Lord Krishna established his capital at Dwarka on the bank of the Gomti Creek. Krishna's great grand son, Vajranabh, built the present temple Dwarkanath. It is believed that the temple was erected in one night under Vajranabh's direction by supernatural agency.

This temple is part of famous Saptapuri Yatra and Char Dham Yatra.

Architecture

The current temple is built in Chalukya style of architecture. The temple covers an area of 27 metre by 21 metre. The temple is a 5 storey structure, made of limestone and is supported by 72 pillars. The temple spire is 78.3 Metres high. The temple, though not changed dramatically, shows the influence of different dynasties in its sculptural detailing

Culture

As the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, the culture here resembles closely to that of Yaduvanshis. People here live a life of piety. Garba, raas, and butter stealing acts of little Krishna, are practised with great religious fervour.

Darsan Info

Mangal Darshan: 7:00 AM-8:00 AM

Abhishek Pooja: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM (Darshan Closed)

Shringar Darshan: 9:00 AM-9:30 AM

Snanbhog: 9:30 AM-9:45 AM (Darshan Closed)

Shringar Darshan: 9:45 AM-10:15 AM

Shringarbhog: 10:15 AM-10:30 AM (Darshan Closed)

Gwal Bhog: 11:05 AM-11:20AM (Darshan Closed)

Darshan: 11:20 AM-12:00 PM

Rajbhog: 12:00 PM-12:20 PM (Darshan Closed)

Darshan: 12.20 PM-12.30 PM

Anosar: 13:00 PM (Darshan Closed)

First Evening Darshan: 5:00 PM

Uthappan Bhog: 5:30 PM-5:45 PM (Darshan Closed)

Darshan: 5:45 PM-7:15PM

Sandhya Bhog: 7:15 PM-7:30 PM (Darshan Closed)

Shayanbhog: 8:00 PM-8:10 PM )Darshan Closed)

Darshan: 8:10 PM-8:30 PM & 8:35 PM-9:00 PM

Bantabhog and Shayan: 9:00 PM-9:20 PM (Darshan Closed)

Darshan: 9:20 PM-9:30 PM

Darsan Dresscode

No imposed dress-code but devotees perform various rituals in traditional attire.

As with most of the grand temples, it is a high security area. Electronic gadgets are not allowed inside.

Temple Rituals

Dhwaja Aarohan It is considered important to enter and exit from two dwars (gates) i.e. Swarg Dwar & Moksh Dwar Gomti Snan To complete the pilgrimage, one has to offer prayers to the Chatur Vyuhas (Balram, Shri Krishna, Pradhumna, and Anirudhji)

Special Rituals

Devotees may perform Dhwaja Aarohan by contacting the temple administration. Dwarka is one of the Moksha Dham (Place of liberation) hence various rituals for ancestros are also performed here.

Additional Info

 

Arti Restaurant, Sharanam Restaurant, Amrutrus, Maruti

 

Supermarket : Available