Dwaraka

Updated: Apr 27th, 2023 The underwater ruins of Dwarka make up one of the greatest archaeological mysteries of all time. Nobody knows what had happened there or how old the site really is. The place is a stuff of legend, but in this article, I’ll give you a summary of the recent archaeological findings that challenge the mainstream view of history . In short, there are reasons to suspect that the legendary city of Lord Krishna was actually real. 1. Dwarka (or Dvaraka) – The Ancient City of Northwestern India The holy city of Dwarka is based in the state of Gujarat at the shores of the Arabian Sea and has a population of about 39,000. According to Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic, it was established by Lord Krishna himself. The present town is understood to be the seventh one at the same place (this is partially confirmed by layers of ruins found underground). Dvārakā (‘Gateway to Heaven’) is one of the Sapta Puri (seven sacred cities) of Hinduism, and it is a goal of Tirtha (pilgrimage) for thousands of Hindus every year. Right now it looks like a simple fishing village, but it might have had a glorious past. 2. The Legends of Dwarka There are numerous legends about the city. The most prominent one is found After defeating and killing his uncle Kansa, Krishna decided to migrate with his people from Mathura to Dwarka with a purpose of establishing a new city (according to the legend, the “reclaimed” 96 square kilometers of land from the sea to do it). It is said that to...

Dvārakā, also known as Dvāravatī ( In the In the Hindu epics and the Description in the Harivamsa [ ] • In Harivamsa, Dvaraka is described as largely built on "submerged land", "released by the ocean" (2.55.118 and 2.58.34). • The city was the former "sporting ground of the King Raivataka" called "Dvāravāti", which "was squared like a chess board" (2.56.29). • Nearby was the mountain range • The city was measured by • It was built by Vishwakarman in one day (2.58.40) "mentally" (2.58.41 and 44). • It had surrounding walls (2.58.48 and 53) with four main gates (2.58.16). • Its houses were arranged in lines (2.58.41) and the city had "high buildings" (2.58.50 and 54) (2.58.53), which "almost touched the sky" (2.58.50), and had "doors that had the colour of white clouds" (2.58.48). • The fort walls of the city were "shining with the colour of the Sun and pots of gold" and "sounds emanating from grand houses sparkling with golden colour" (2.58.53). • It had a temple area with a palace for Krishna himself, which had a separate bathroom (2.58.43). • "The city is beautified on Earth by the ocean" like Indra's heavenly city is "beautified by an assembly of important jewels" (2.58.47 - 66, (2.58.49). Dvaraka in Hindu scripture [ ] Left: A painting from 15th century AD depicting scenes of Dvaraka in Harivamsa Right: A painting of Sudama walking to Dvaraka from late 18th-century. Description [ ] The following description of Dvaraka during Srimad-Bhagavatam; 10.69.1-12) in connection ...

The Ancient Dwarka Dwarka was the capital city of Bhagwan Shri Krishna. According to the Mahabharata, Dwarka drowned in the sea. Earlier, the existence of the Ancient Dwarka had been an enigma. The recent excavations undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India confirm the dating and provide evidence of the city. Moderate Article Table Of Contents About Dwaraka is a coastal town in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat. Traditionally, modern Dwaraka is identified with Dvaraka, mentioned in the Mahabharata as Krishna's city. Dwarka is one of the Chardham, four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, and is one of the Sapta Puri, the seven most ancient religious cities in the country. Dwarka is often identified with the Dwarka Kingdom, the ancient kingdom of Krishna, and is believed to have been the first capital of Gujarat. The story of Krishna as told in the sacred scripture Srimad Bhagavatam describes the scenario that led to the construction of Dwarka. Once, when Krishna was ruling the city of Mathura, the kingdom was repeatedly attacked by Jarasandha, the tyrant King of Magadha (the present-day Bihar, India), around 17 times. The Monarch lost to Krishna in all 17 battles, and he attacked Mathura the 18th time. At this stage, Krishna decided to build a separate city on an island on the Western coast of India, to save his citizens, his Yadava clan from the trouble of repeated wars. Archaeology Ancient Dwaraka sank into the sea and hence is an important archaeological site. The firs...

The discovery of the legendary city of Dvaraka which is said to have been founded by Sri Krishna, is an important landmark in the validation of historical relevance of Mahabharata. It has set at rest the doubts expressed by historians about the historicity of Mahabharata and the very existence of Dvaraka city. It has greatly narrowed the gap of Indian history by establishing the continuity of the Indian civilization from the Vedic age to the present day. The discovery has also shed welcome light on second urbanization in the so-called 'Dark age', on the resuscitation of dharma, on the resumption of maritime trade, and use of Sanskrit language and modified Indus script. Incidentally, scientific data useful for a study of sea level changes and effects of marine environment on metals and wood over long periods has also been generated by underwater exploration. All this was possible because of the dedicated and daring efforts of marine archaeologists, scientists and technicians of the Marine Archaeology Centre of the National Institute of Oceanography Dwarka Exploration Dwaraka is a coastal town in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. Traditionally, modern Dwaraka is identified with Dvaraka, mentioned in the Mahabharata as Krishna's city. Dwaraka was a port, and some scholars have identified it with the island of Barka mentioned in the Periplus of Erythrean Sea. Ancient Dwaraka sank in sea and hence is an important archaeological site. The first clear historical record of the lost ci...