Dwarka – Considered a holy city, is well known for its temples and as a pilgrimage centre for Hindus. Many tourists and devotees visit this city throughout the year as it is also well known for its mesmerizing location and tourist spots. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Dwarka are as below:
DWARKADHISH TEMPLE
The Dwarkadhish Temple, also called Jagat Mandir, located in the heart of Dwarka, is a Vaishnava temple. It was built by Raja Jagat Singh Rathore; hence it is called Jagat Mandir. The temple spire rises to a height of 78 meters (256 ft), and a very large (52yards) flag (DHWAJA) with symbols of the sun and moon is hoisted on it.
| DWARKADHISH TEMPLE TIMINGS | |||
| MORNING TIMINGS | EVENING TIMINGS | ||
| 6.30 | Mangla Arti | 5.00 | Uthappan |
| 7.00 to 8.00 | Mangla Darshan | 5.00 to 5.30 | First Darshan |
| 8.00 to 9.00 | Abhishek : Darshan Closed | 5.30 to 5.45 | Uthappan Bhog: Darshan Closed |
| 9.00 to 9.30 | Shringar Darshan | 5.45 to 7.15 | Darshan |
| 9.30 to 9.45 | Snanbhog : Darshan Closed | 7.15 to 7.30 | Sandhya Bhog: Darshan Closed |
| 9.45 to 10.15 | Shringar Darshan | 7.30 to 7.45 | Sandhya Arti |
| 10.15 to 10.30 | Shringarbhog: Darshan Closed | 8.00 to 8.10 | Shayanbhog: Darshan Closed |
| 10.30 to 10.45 | Shringar Arti | 8.10 to 8.30 | Darshan |
| 11.05 to 11.20 | Gwal Bhog: Darshan Closed | 8.30 to 8.35 | Shayan Arti |
| 11.20 to 12.00 | Darshan | 8.35 to 9.00 | Darshan |
| 12.00 to 12.20 | Rajbhog: Darshan Closed | 9.00 to 9.20 | Bantabhog(Shayan):Darshan Closed |
| 12.20 to 12.30 | Darshan | 9.20 to 9.30 | Darshan |
| 13.00 | Anosar, Darshan Closed | 9.30 | Darshan Mandir Closed |
| Note: All timings are standard in nature, subject to change by mandir administration. | |||
GOMTI GHAT
Gomti Ghat consists of steps leading to the Gomti River, which is also a holy place for pilgrims to take a dip in the river, before visiting Dwarkadhish temple.
SUDAMA SETU
The Sudama Setu, a cable-stayed bridge over the Gomti River connecting mainland Dwarka (Dwarkadheesh’s Jagat Mandir) with Panchkui thirth.
PANCHKUI TIRTH & BEACH
Panchkui is a “pilgrimage site” on the other side of the Sudama Setu which consists of five sweet-water wells surrounded by seawater, there is also a beach at Panchkui.
GAYATRI TEMPLE AND BEACH
Gayatri temple is temple of goddess Gayatri located near sea shore where there is a beach.
LIGHTHOUSE & GANESH TEMPLE
There is a lighthouse at the Dwarka Point on the Dwarka peninsula, which provides a panoramic view of the city. Ganesh temple is one of the best locations in Dwarka to visit located near the sea shore next to light house which provides the mesmerizing view of sea.
SUNSET POINT
Sunset point is located near the sea shore and is the perfect point to watch the sun being set.
BHADKESHVAR TEMPLE
Bhadkeshvar temple is temple of lord Shiva located in between the sea. It can only be visited during low tide. It is a must watch site.
RUKHMANI DEVI TEMPLE
The Rukhmani Devi Temple, dedicated to Rukhmani, Krishna’s chief queen, is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away from Dwarka. The temple is said to be 2,500 years old.
BET DWARKA
Bet Dwarka, an island in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Dwarka. Considered the original residence of Krishna. Rice is the traditional offering here to the deity as it is believed that Sudama offered rice to his childhood friend Krishna. We need to travel by boat to reach Bet Dwarka.
HANUMAN DANDI
Hanuman Dandi temple is another notable temple located in Bet Dwarka, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away from Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka. The legend associated with the birth of a son to Hanuman, who is considered celibate, is that the sweat of Hanuman was consumed by a fish which then gave birth to a son named Makardhwaja
NAGESHWAR MANDIR
Nageshvara_Jyotirlinga Mandir is a temple dedicated to Shiva, and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (meaning radiant sign of The Almighty) is deified here in a subterranean cell.
GOPI TALAB
There is a lake “Gopi Talab” in Bet Dwarka where Gopis met lord Krishna, known for Gopi Chandan, meaning “sandal paste from Gopi”; this mud is found in the bed of the lake. This fragrant mud is applied as a sanctity symbol by devout Hindus on their forehead.
