Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir)
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Verified Sanctuary • Today, 06:20 AMOver 2,200 years antiquity (Vajranabha grandson of Krishna); Chalukya expansion

Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir)

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Dwarka, Gomti River Confluence, GujaratDeity: Lord Krishna (Dwarkadhish - King of Dwarka)
AALAYAMYATRA AI TEMPLE OVERVIEW
Grounded in Vedic Agamas & Epigraphy

Standing grandly where the Gomti river merges into the Arabian Sea, the Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir) is one of the four supreme Char Dham sanctuaries and Sapta Moksha Puris. The sanctum features a magnificent 2.25-foot black marble deity of Lord Krishna holding the Shankha, Chakra, Gada and Padma. The 52-yard sacred flag atop the spire is replaced five times every day.

Primary DeityLord Krishna (Dwarkadhish - King of Dwarka)
Historical PeriodOver 2,200 years antiquity (Vajranabha grandson of Krishna); Chalukya expansion
Ideal Visit Duration2 Days
Best SeasonOctober to March (Grand Janmashtami in August/September)
Special PrasadamDwarka Peda, Makhan Mishri & dry fruit Prasadam
Architecture Style78-meter 5-storey sandstone limestone spire supported by 72 exquisitely carved pillars

Daily Darshan Advice & Guidelines

Traditional and conservative clothing strictly required.

Early morning darshan ensures peaceful communion without extensive wait times.
Footwear deposit facilities and clean cloakrooms available near main Raja Gopuram.