Dwarka

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Located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, Dwarka is believed to be the capital city of Lord Krishna's kingdom. Known as Devbhoomi Dwarka, Dwarka boasts of being the only city that is a part of both Char Dham (four principal holy places) and also Sapta Puris (seven sacred cities) mentioned in 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 beachside and the seashores are an added tourist attraction. Legend has it 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. Besides being an ancient city, Dwarka also upholds bits of the lifestyle from those times with its traditions. One such tradition isgiving rice at the temple of Guru Vallabhacharya at Beyt Dwarka. It is believed that Lord Krishna's childhood friend, Sudama used to provide the former with rice. A variety of such religious beliefs and customs are carried out at the temples here as well. Funeral rites, also known as 'Pind Daan' in some regions are traditionally observed in Dwarka as well. These practices are mostly held at the Gomti Ghat region of the city. Dwarka is said to have housed traceable marks of human occupancy since the 200 AD. Besides hosting honorable mentions in the Hindu epic of Mahabharat, the holy city of Dwa...

Mentioned in numerous ancient Hindu texts, the city of Dwarka was thought to have been no more than a myth. That is until the 1990's, when its remnants were found off the shore of India. Throughout history, countless ancient cities have been built across the globe. Some of these cities were so impressive that poems were recited in their honor, and some were so majestic that people thought But sometimes, myths are not far from facts. One such example is a legendary lost city said to have existed in present-day India. The City of Dwarka is said to have been built by a heavenly deity, and its existence is attested in one of the holiest ancient Hindu texts, the As mentioned in the Mahabharata Legends say that Krishna, one of the most powerful deities mentioned in the Mahabharata, founded Dwarka. The Mahabharata tells us that Dwarka was the capital of the Amnarta Kingdom. In Hindu epics and the Puranas, Dwarka is called Dvaravati and is one of seven Tirtha (pilgrimage) sites for spiritual liberation. The Hindu Atlantis Dwarka is considered the Hindu Dwarka sank like Atlantis. In the Mausala Parva of the Mahabaratha, the submergence of Dwarka is witnessed by Arjuna–a protagonist in the Mahabharata– who describes the catastrophic event as follows: The sea, which had been beating against the shores, suddenly broke the boundary that was imposed on it by nature. The sea rushed into the city. It coursed through the streets of the beautiful city. The sea covered up everything in the c...

Dwarka was the kingdom of Lord Sri Krishna. Krishna built this opulent city in order to protect the residents of Mathura while He fought with Jarasandha and Kalayavana. Dwarka is one among the char dhams in India. It is also one among 108 Divya Deshams glorified in the Divya Prabhandas of Alwars. Why Krishna constructed Dwarka City? King Kamsa had two queens Asti and Prapti. They were the daughters of Jarasandha, the king of Magadha Province (Currently Bihar). After the death of Kamsa, his two wives became widows and they returned to the shelter of their father since Kamsa had no grown-up sons. [wp_ad_camp_1] The queens explained the death of Kamsa and their awkward positions to Jarasandha. The king was ashamed to hear the pitiable condition of his daughters and decided to kill all the members of Yadu Dynasty. He began to make extensive arrangements to attack Mathura with his innumerable military strength. Jarasandha prepared thirteen military phalanxes to revenge the death of Kamsa. Each military phalanx consisted of thousands of chariots, elephants, horses and infantry soldiers. With all this strength, he encircled Mathura, the capital of Yadu Dynasty. Krishna saw the immense strength of Jarasandha and perceived that the residents of Mathura were overwhelmed with fear. Krishna had descended on this earth to diminish the overpopulation of demons; therefore He took this as an opportunity to fight and kill them. With a small army, Krishna and Balarama came out of the city o...

What comes first in your mind when you hear the word ‘Travel?' Vacation? Food? Memories? Certainly, the word itself brings a smile and excitement on our faces, isn’t it? Traveling is definitely an ideal stress buster as it draws us out of our daily routine and gives us an opportunity to regroup, rejuvenate, and start life from a new phase. Dwarka is one such destination that not only has splendid tourism but an experience that’s worth remembering. Dwarka, popularly known as the “ Home of Lord Krishna” is a religious and mythological city. Being a part of The holy city of Dwarka is well connected by roads and railways from various cities in By Rail: Dwarka has decent connectivity through railway. There are direct trains available from By Road: Dwarka serves great connectivity to several major cities of India and the State of Gujarat itself. Reaching Dwarka by bus is easy as there are various private bus services which run at regular Intervals. The state transport service of Gujarat provides buses to Dwarka and other nearby cities as well. By Air: Dwarka does not have its own airport; the nearest airport to the city of Dwarka is Getting Around: In the city of Dwarka, getting around locally is not difficult either. There are several local buses that you can use to travel within the city, but if you want it to be easier, you can hire an auto-rickshaw. For sightseeing in the neighboring region, getting a cab is the best option. Like any other city in Summer (March – June): All ...

The ancient Indian city of Dwarka is known in Hindu culture to have been the great and beautiful city of Krishna. The Hindu writings say that when Krishna left the Earth to join the spiritual world, the age of Kali began and Dwarka and its inhabitants were submerged by the sea. The tales of the submersion can also evoke a tsunami like the one that struck India in 2004.