Dwarka Tourist Places: Why You Should Add this Enchanting Destination to Your Travel Bucket List

Dwarka is located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, it is believed that Dwarka was the capital city of Lord Krishna's kingdom. Also known as Devbhoomi Dwarka, Dwarka is the only city that is a part of both Char Dham (four principal holy places) and also Sapta Puris (seven sacred cities) of the Hindu religion. Dwarka was a part of the ancient kingdom of Krishna and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is also located in Dwarka. The beautiful beachside and the seashores are an added tourist attraction at Dwarka.

According to some legends it is said that the city was once engulfed by the sea and recent excavations reveal that a city did exist here. The name Dwarka translates to dwar meaning 'door' and ka meaning 'moksha' meaning the ‘door to salvation. The city of Dwarka is always flocked with devotees all around the year.

Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka

Dwarkadhish Temple also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The five storied main shrine is grand and marvelous in itself constructed of limestone and sand. The temple showcases intricate sculptural detailing done by the ancestral dynasties that ruled the region and the black magnificent idol of Lord Krishna. There are other shrines within the temple which are devoted to Subhadra, Balarama and Revathy, Vasudeva, Rukmini and many others. The eve of Janmashtmi is the most special occasion in any Krishna temple, the Dwarkadhish temple is adorned by thousands of devotees chanting prayers and rituals.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Dwarka

The Nageshwar Temple present in Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Located on the route between Gomati Dwarka and the Bait Dwarka Island on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat. Also called as Nagnath Temple, the main deity here is Lord Shiva. According to the Shiva Purana, those who pray at the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga become free from all poisons, snake bites and worldly attractions.