Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwaraka
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The main tourist
attraction in Dwaraka is the Dwarkadhish temple
also known as Jagat Mandir. Besides this there
are various other temples in
Dwaraka.
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Dwarkadhish Temple / Jagat
Mandir |
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Dwaraka
is known all over the world for the Dwarkadhish temple,
the 'Lord of Dwarka'. This temple is also known as the Jagat Mandir or
the temple of the world. This temple was constructed
over 1400 years ago and houses the image of Lord
Krishna. This temple is one of the most famous
pilgrimage place for the Hindus and attracts pilgrims from all over the
world. This temple is magnificently built on the
traditional lines and has five floors supported by 60
columns. The temple is profusely carved from the base to
the pinnacle. The temple is built of sandstone. The
interior is simple while the exterior is covered with
elaborate carvings. Some of the major festivals of Janmashtami and Navratri are celebrated with great
enthusiasm and rejoicing in the Dwarka. After visiting
the main temple, some of the devotees visit the Shankhoddhar Beyt.
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Other Temples |
Besides the Dwarkadhish
temple, there is a
popular temple dedicated
to Rukmini, the Lord
Krishna's wife, who is
also considered as an
incarnation of Lakshmi,
the goddess of wealth
and beauty. There are
various other temples
which are dedicated to
Mirabai and Narsinh
Mehta and Shank Narayan.
Thre is also a temple which is dedicated to
the Matsyavatar, the
incarnation of Vishnu as a
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