Top Places to visit in Devbhoomi Dwarka, Khambhalia, Gujarat

Lord Sri Krishna temple in Gomati coast is holy, which temple is known as DWARKADHISH Temple. According to the opinion of the Department of Archaeology, This temple is 1200 years old. Logically estimated one great-grandson of Lord Sri Krishna Vajranabhe Earlier, around 1400 BCE samudrama dubhi surviving remnant of the house of umbrellas established.

The main temple at Dwarka, situated on Gomti creek, is known as jagat mandir (universal shrine) or trilok sundar (the most beautiful in all the three worlds). Originally believed to be built by Vajranabh, the great grandson of Lord Krishna, more than 2500 years ago, it is a glorious structure seeming to rise from the waters of the Arabian Sea. Its exquisitely carved shikhar, reaching 43 m high and the huge flag made from 52 yards of cloth, can be seen from as far away as 10 km. The grandeur of the temple is enhanced by the flight of 56 steps leading to the rear side of the edifice on the side of the river Gomti.

The temple is built of soft limestone and consists of a sanctum, vestibule and a rectangular hall with porches on three sides. There are two gateways: swarga dwar (gate to the heavens), where pilgrims enter, and moksha dwar (gate to liberation), where pilgrims exit.

Around five thousand years ago, a Shivalinga was revealed in the Arabian Sea, today we knowns as Shri Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir. In the month of June/July, the ocean itself perform abhishekam the Shivling, and for some time this temple becomes the part of the ocean. The most famous festival of the temple is Maha Shivratri, on the day of Shivratri, a grand fair is organized around the temple.

Built on the very edges of Dwarka is a Shaivite Temple of absolute bliss and rapture. Located on a hillock on the Arabian Sea to the extreme west of Dwarka, the Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple is quite close to Geeta Temple and Rukshamanee Temple. There are very few words to describe the ethereal beauty of the Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple. With a well-built path leading up to the hillock from the shore and stairs leading straight to the temple itself, accessing Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple is rarely an issue. As it is built off the shore, the ebb and flow of ocean water flood the surroundings of the temple as well the path leading up to it. This is not really much of a hindrance, but rather adds to the beauty of it all.

At Dwarka city there is a holy Gomatighat where there are many temple including Gomati Mataji temple. Gomatighat’s bath is a wonderful honor. By renovating this Ghat, More facilities and Safety has been made for Pilgrims.

On the banks of river Gomti, there is a Shiva temple, as well as smaller shrines of Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Krishna’s friend Sudama around the ghat, where pilgrims have worshipped for at least 100 years. One can also hire a boat and move across the river to get a panoramic view of Dwarka.

Gomti Ghat is situated at the mouth of the river. A bath in these waters is believed to purge the soul. The solemnity of this belief contrasts with the lively atmosphere of boys jumping into the waves and turning somersaults as people photograph them.Decorated camels,tea stands,and bearded men selling seashell jwelry by the water add to the ambience. The banks are dotted with innummerable shrines dedicated to Sarasvati, Lakshmi and Samudra (God of the Sea).

Since 1983, Shri Gayatri Shaktipeeth is the only temple of Gayatri Mata in Dwarka. One dharamsala is also associated to facilitate religious pilgrims. The devotees come here with great reverence for worshiping Maa Gayatri, and The temple is a very special gathering point for the Gayatri Family during Dham yatra. At least once a year, the Annakut is organized on the foundation day of the temple.

Shaktipeeths are a very important in context to the pilgrimage for Hindus. These sites hold a mythological importance for the Hindus. It is given in the Hindu mythological texts that Lord Brahma, the creator of the whole universe performed a yajna and asked lady Shakti to help him in creation of the whole universe and lady Shakti from the lord Shiva and helped him in creating the whole universe. It was decided that lady Shakti would be born in human form and take place by lord Shiva’s side as his wife to help him in his role of running this universe efficiently. Lord Brahma’s son performed a yajna to get lady Shakti as his daughter and it was already decided that lady Sati who was lady Shakti in human form would be wed to lord Shiva. But because lord Brahma’s fifth head was cut off by lord Shiva’s curse due to his lie, Daksha who was lord Brahma’s son hated lord Shiva and didn’t want his daughter lady Sati to be wed to him but lady Sati saw lord Shiva and fell in love with him and as result was married to him.

The bridge will become an added attraction for devotees and tourists as it will be illuminated with LED lights and will connect the Shri Dhwarkadheesh’s Jagat Mandir with Panchnad Tirth (Panch Kui).

Sudama Setu is dedicated to the name of Sant Sudama who was a great friend of Shri Dwarkadhish. This is a newly built suspension pedestrian Bridge over the Gomti river. Which connects Island to the mainland where temple of Shri Dwarkadhish is situated.

On the other side of the bridge there is awesome Dwarka Beach with Pristine blue colour water. From there you can also have the amazing memerizing view of Dwarkadhish Temple and Gomti Ghat along with City. Camel ride and bike ride are good to enjoy in the beach. Across this Setu is One old Laksmi Narayan Temple and Five Pandavas Wells. Sea Beach is about 200 hundred meters away from this place. For photography, This Setu and it’s surrounding Areas offer best opportunities. Along the river bank is paved way with seating arrangements till the place where Sea and River meet. An awesome Sunset can be witnessed from this meeting point. It was a wonderful experience with singing waves, winds and birds along the sea Beach.

At the end of the 8th century and beginning of the 9th century, Shree. Jagadaguru Adyasankaracaryaji had established up Shardapith which is one of the monastery out of 4 monastery of Adyasankaracaryajina. Currently sankaracaryaji is sitting in 78 Ministry.

Aadi Jagat Guru Shankaracharya, the most reserved religious dignitaries of Hindus, founded Shardha Peeth at Dwarka, one of the four pioneer seats, created set up in four different directions of India. True to its name Shardha, that is the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati, Dwarka’s Shardha Peeth is an important knowledge centre that propagates and preserves the Hindu religion, culture and Sanskrit language. Sharada Peeth is just adjacent to the mythological Dwarkadheesh’s Jagat Mandir. The ambience of the place is very holy and righteous and is the right place for one to find solace.

Shardha Peeth is believed to be over 250 years old and is visited every year by thousands of pilgrims from across India. Adi Shankaracharya found this Peeth in 491 AD for withholding the traditions and religious beliefs of India. This Peeth is also known by various names like Kalika Matha, which is in charge of the Sama Veda, the Paschimamnaya Matha and the Western Matha. Besides this it has also a collection of oriental materials which are believed to also have remains of old Dwarka that was submerged in the sea and some other old stony things. It also has preserved bomb-shells which Pakistanis threw during air-raids during 1965 war but could not damage Dwarka.

Located on the route between Dwarka city and Beyt Dwarka Island on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat is this important Lord Shiva Temple. It is enshrined by one of the 12 swayambhu (self-existent) jyothirlingas in the world, in an underground sanctum. A 25 m tall statue of a sitting Lord Shiva and a large garden with a pond are major attractions of this rather serene place. Some archaeological excavations claim five earlier cities at the site.

Nageshwar was believed to be known as ‘Darukavana’, which is an ancient epic name of a forest in India. Below are well-known legends attached to this mystical temple.

According to the legend, ‘Balakhilyas’, a group of dwarf sages worshipped Lord Shiva in Darukavana for long a time. To test their devotion and patience, Shiva came to them as a nude ascetic wearing only nagas (serpants) on his body. Wives of sages got attracted to the saint and went after him, leaving their husbands behind. Sages got very disturbed and outraged by this.They lost their patience and cursed the ascetic to loose his linga (one of the limited meanings is Phallus, but it has has a deeper theistic symbolism). Shiva linga fell on the earth and the whole world trembled. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu came to Lord Shiva, requesting him to save the earth from destruction and take back his linga. Shiva consoled them and took back his linga. (From Vamana Purana CH.6th & 45th). Lord Shiva promised his divine presence in Darukavana as ‘jyothirlinga’ for ever.

As part of the Marine National Park near vadinar, Ecosystems are found on the narara island. Where one can go by road. For visiting this place one has to take prior permission of Conservator of forests, Jamnagar.

Place is located near Vadinar. Nearest city is jamnagar which is around 40-50 kms away. Best time to visit this place is early morning because sea water is very less and you will see most of sea animals like octopus, star fish, jelly fish, crabs etc. Better to hire guide so that they will help you find sea animals. Place is quite peaceful and should be visited with friends and family on weekends.

This Marine National Park is approx 50 to 60 kms from Jamnagar, Gujarat (approx 1 to 2 hrs drive) on Jamnagar Dwarka Highway. Best time to visit the place is at low tide, so plan your visit by checking with local guides. You can find lots of guides here, who will guide you upto the mid of the sea in the low tide. As one walks further one can see the clear waters of the sea.

Five kilometers east of the Beyt Dwarka main Sri Krishna temple there is a magnificent and unique temple for Lord Hanuman. It is more popularly known as Dandi Hanuman Temple. How this temple is unique is more interesting. To know how unique the temple is, let us take a brief stroll into the mythological lanes of Ramayana. While there are many version about Ahi Ravan, Mahi Ravan and Makaradwaj the following descriptions of Sri Ahi Ravan and Mahi Ravan is unique to the Maharashtra Bajanasampradhaya especially followers of Sri Aanantha Dhanaya Deva.

One can see a club placed between them. It seems there is no need for the club here. Sri Hanuman in relaxed and joyous mood, Sri Makaradwaj is also seen enjoying what he is doing and relaxed. There is no club or any other weapon in the hands of these two. In Gujarat the joyous mood, merry and melancholy are expressed with ‘Dandi’. It is no wonder that this temple where Sri Hanuman and Sri Makaradwaj are virajman is called ‘Dandi Hanuman’, meaning joyous Hanuman.

Shri Halar – Tirth Aradhanadham is located on the bank of the Sinhan River in the Midst of the pleasing sound of the rippling waves of water of the dam, near the gardens of various fruits, on the shore of the western sea, This impressive tribute to Jainism spread over 40 acres of land bordering the on the Jamnagar Dwarka highway Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat, India. The serene and peaceful and environment friendly complex is an excellent example of Jain architecture and structure. It is a pilgrimage destination for Jain devotees from all corners of the world.

For getting peace of mind, Jain temple and Lord Jineshwara are both very useful. They are the main support of spiritual sadhana. Knowing this Vaghjibhai decided to construct a big marvelous temple in Aradhana Dham for the People native and foreign. He asked blessings from shri Mahasenvijayji Maharaj. But what a great tragedy! Pujyashri was also gone away. But his divine power helps from Heaven in the creation of Holy Halar Tirth. In 2043 Ashadha Suda Bij foundation was laid by Vaghjibhai under the aucipicious of Acharya Dev Shrimad Vijay Pradyotansuriswarji Maharaj and Param Pujya Panyas Pravar Shri Vajrase Vijayji Maharaj.

Sr.No Hotel/Guest House Name Address Contact No.

1 Vrindavan Guest House Near Homeguard Office 234755

2 Siddhnath Guest House Opp. Siddhnath Temple 234812

3 Hotel Devang Hospital Road 234071

4 Satnam Wadi Guest House Swaminarayan Road 234629

5 Shivam Guest House Gomati Road

6 Hotel Dwarkesh Behind Ramdhun temple 234800

7 Jalaram Guest House Opp. Swaminarayan Temple 234236

8 Hotel Sundar Palace Devibhuvan Road 234372

9 Dwarka Puri Guest House Devibhuvan Road 234055

10 Hotel Trimurthi Teen Batti Chowk 234147

11 Hotel Chandni Jawahar Road 235060

12 Yamuna Guest House Bhadrakali Road 234476

13 Hotel City Palace Jawahar Road 234312

14 Kokila Dhiraj Dham Hospital Road

15 Muralidhar Guest House Sardar Patel Road 234317

16 Uttam Guest House Jodha manek Road 234234

17 Hotel Mira Station road 234031

18 Vandana Guest House Station road 234440

19 Aaradhna guest house Shivrajsinh Road 234336

20 Hotel Shreeji Jawahar Road 234692

21 Hotel Darshan Jawahar Road 235034

22 Hotel Krushnashay Visot Street 234218

23 Hotel Krishna Jawahar Road 234515

Hotels / Guest Houses / Dharmshalas / Ashram's information in Dwarka city

24 Hotel Shiv Teen Batti Chowk 235618

25 Hotel Aarti Bhadrakali Road 236626

26 Hotel Guruprena Bhadrakali Road 234512

27 Hotel Gokul Bhadrakali Road 234154

28 Hotel Maruti Bhadrakali Road 234722

29 Aadhunik Guesthouse Bhadrakali Road 234131

30 Hotel Ganga Bhadrakali Road 235132

31 Bhadrakali Guest House Bhadrakali Road 234445

32 Hotel Laxmi Bhadrakali Road 234680

33 Hotel Swastik Sardar Patel Road 234132

34 Hotel Vaibhav Sardar Patel Road 234222

35 Shivam Guest House Station road 234382

36 Hotel Radhika Opp. ST Depo 234754

37 Hotel Pujan Opp. ST Depo 235166

38 Dwarka Residency Station road

39 Hotel Shiv Ganga Aaditya Road

40 Hotel Gomti New Reliance Road

41 Hotel Raj Palace Near Library

42 Hotel Gopal Near Homeguard office

43 Hotel Radhadhav Jawahar Road

44 Hotel Bansi Jodha manek Road

45 Hotel janki Reliance road

46 Hotel Madhav Vegetable market

47 Hotel Damji Shivrajsinh Road

48 Hotel Shiv Rejency Station road

49 Hotel Saidham Station road

50 Hotel Shri Nidhi Station road

51 Hotel Vaishali Station road

52 Hotel Nand Nandan Jodha manek Road

53 Hotel Shri Rama Jodha manek Road

54 Hotel Kailash Jodha manek Road

55 Hotel Kinara Sarniya Street

56 Hotel The Dwarika Highway road

57 Hotel Krishna Highway road

1 Birla Atithi Gruh Bhadkeshwar Road 234249

2 Gayatri Atithi Gruh Ratneshwar Road 234433

3 Ladhukara Dharmshala Siddhnath Road

4 Dwarkadhishis Atithi Gruh Behind the Vegetable Market 234381

5 Bangal Dharamshala Vegetable Market Chowk

6 Lohana Atithi bhavan Hospital Road 234417

7 Kalyanvabhavan Dharamshala Saiyajirao Road 235617

8 Agreshan Bhavan Opp. library 234473

9 Damani Atithi Gruh Siddhnath Road 234189

10 Jay Ranchod Dharamshala Swaminarayan Road 234526

11 Brahmashtriya Dharamshala Swaminarayan Road 234949

12 Radhabai Patel Dharamshala Swaminarayan Road 234230

13 Sardar Patel Vadi Swaminarayan Road 234670

14 Rameram Dharamshala Gomati Road 234660

15 Sri Ram Niranjan Dharamshala Gomati Road 234769

16 JekurBhuvan Dharamshala Devibhuvan Road

17 Devibhuvan Dharamshala Devibhuvan Road

Atithi Gruh / Dharamshala

Devibhuvan Dharamshala Devibhuvan Road

18 Mchchoya Ahir Samajwadi Behind the Jalaram Temple

19 Vrujvihari Dharamshala Teen Batti Chowk 234116

20 Kanbhuvan Dharamshala Teen Batti Chowk

21 Shetrapal dev ch. Trust bhavan Aditya Road

22 Balaram bhavan atithi gruh Bhadrakali Road 234838

23 Visharolia atithi gruh Bhadrakali Road 234077

24 Har Govind Dharamshala Aditya Road 234766

25 Marwadi Dharamshala Station road

26 Yatrika Nivas Shivrajsinh Road 236105

1 Aanand Kutir Opp. Siddhnath Temple 234107

2 Sanyas Ashram Hospital Road

3 Vrudhashram Hospital Road

4 Swamy Shuddhvicharanand Ashram Bhadkeshwar Road 234051

5 Swami Narayan Temple Dharamshala Swaminarayan Road 234230

6 Bikaner Dharamshala Gomati Road

7 A.P. Swaminarayan Devibhuvan Road 234690

8 Iskon (Hareram Harekrishna) Devibhuvan Road 234606

9 Meerabai Temple Teen Batti Chowk

10 Kandas Bapu Ashram Kanadas Bapu Ashram Marg 235390

11 Sanatan Seva Mandal Station road 234034

12 Kabir Ashram Highway Road 235253

13 Bharat Sevashram Sangh Station road 234157

Temples / Religious Institution Managed Ashram / Innkeeping

1 Kharava Samaj Vadi (Sagar Bhuvan) Siddhnath Road 234691

2 Ahir Samaj Vadi Ratneshwar Road

3 Place of Rabari Caste (Mula Bhagat) Siddhnath Road 234528

4 The place of Darji Samaj Vadi Saiyajirao Road

5 Rajput Seva Samaj Swaminarayan Road 234006

6 Kutchi Samaj vadi Gomati Road 234865

7 Luhar Samaj Vadi Gomati Road

8 Gokul Bhuvan (Lohana caste) Siddhnath Road 234191

9 Lohana Mahajan Vadi Swaminarayan Road 234959

10 Brahmapuri Gugali Caste Devibhuvan Road 234105

11 Vishwakarma Dharamshala (Luhar Samaj) Teen Batti Chowk 234735

12 Prajapati Dharamshala Gomti Kinare 234106

13 Gurjar Kshatriya Samaj (Shyam Vadi) Kanadas Bapu Ashram Marg 234002

14 Place of Hindu Vagher Samaj Vadi Mulu-manek road 236075

15 Satvara Samaj Vadi Shivrajsinh Road 235251

16 The place of Mochi Samaj Out of the east door

17 Place of Vanand Samaj Aditya Road 235963

18 Ramanandi Sadhusamaj Dharamshala Bhadrakali Road 234936

19 The place of the Charan Samaj Jawahar Road

20 Abbotti Brahampuri Shivrajsinh Road

21 Raja Veer Vikram Sindhi Dharamshala Shivrajsinh Road 234669

22 The place of the Soni Samaj Jodha manek Road

23 Maheshwari Bhavan Shivrajsinh Road

24 Maheshwari Sadan Aditya Road

1 Circuit House Hospital Road 235235

2 Toran Guest House Shankaracharya road 234013

3 234029

Cast of Samaj Vadi

Government / Semi-Government / Guest House of Corporations

District Panchayat Guest House Siddhnath Road

4 Forest Guest House Bhadkeshwar Road

5 Yatriarka Aavas Vikas Atithi Gruh Bhadkeshwar Road

6 Dwarkadhishi Atithi Gruh Shivrajsinh Road 234090

Flight

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Dwarka. Nearest airports are Jamnagar Airport and Porbandar Airport. Dwarka 95 km away Porbandar Airport (PBD), Porbandar Dwarka 110 km away Govardhanpur Airport (JGA), Jamnagar,Gujarat.

By Train

Dwarka is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains. Railway Station(s): Dwarka (DWK)

By Bus

You can easily get regular buses to Dwarka from other major cities of the country. Bus Station(s): Dwarka

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