Dwarka underwater

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Alternative News and Views in the Post-Truth World • Home • DONATE • ऑल्ट न्यूज़ हिंदी वेबसाइट • About • Editorial Policy • Alt News Policy on Hate Speech • Methodology for fact checking • Sourcing of information • Privacy Policy • Transparency of funding • Editorial Team • Directors • Correction policy • Contact • Subscribe via Email • More A set of images has been posted on social media with the claim that these represent the submerged city of Dwarka on the western coast of India. “Shri Kishna’s Dwarka, The sunken city in Gujarat. As described in the Mahabharata. It is real yet the Christian world says there is no proof!”, reads the message posted along with the photos. Dwarka is a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees of Lord Krishna, and is considered to have been the kingdom of Krishna in ancient times. Shri Kishna’s Dwarka, The sunken city in Gujarat. As described in the Mahabharata. It is real yet the Christian world says there is no proof! — JIXSA (@jiks) The above tweet has been retweeted over 2400 times since it was posted on September 30. There are four images showing elaborate sculpture and architecture, three of which are underwater according to these pictures. Alt News found that three of these pictures had been published by Postcard News in a write-up of January 2018, on the ancient city of Dwarka. FACT CHECK: PHOTOS NOT FROM DWARKA Alt News found that these photos are unrelated to Dwarka. Let us take a look at each of them. PHOTO 1 Alt News reverse-sea...

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.

Through underwater excavations and explorations, researchers are fervently working to comprehend the events that could have caused the submergence of this once glorious city. As scholars delve deeper into the enigmatic past of Dwarka, they hope to shed light on the circumstances that consigned this legendary city to the depths of the Arabian Sea, providing us with invaluable insights into a bygone era and the rich cultural tapestry of India.

The legends surrounding Dwarka, the land of Lord Krishna, have filled generations with wonder and awe. The ancient city of Dwarka now lies many fathoms below the sea which you can visit through an underwater scuba trip – indeed, a unique history lesson awaits you! For thrill seekers and mythology buffs, to go Scuba Diving and see the Remains of Ancient Dwarka Underwater is one of the crazier things to do in Dwarka when you stay at a Club Mahindra resort in Gujarat. Scuba diving in Dwarka happens off the coast of Dwarka near an island called Bet Dwarka. It is here that you can see the underwater remains of ancient Dwarka that were recently excavated by archaeologists. The beaches of the town of Dwarka are full of tour companies that offer you the training you need, to go Scuba Diving in Dwarka and see the Remains of Ancient Dwarka Underwater. The diving experience itself is unlike any other. Leaving behind the limitations of gravity, you can glide effortlessly beneath the waves, marvelling at a whole new world you’ve seen only on screen. When you go Scuba Diving in Dwarka and see the Remains of Ancient Dwarka Underwater, be sure to pick a reputed dive company that offers proper training and more importantly, safety protocols. Some companies also offer you a chance to be photographed underwater, as you explore the remains of ancient Dwarka. Besides the submerged remains of Dwarka, there are also beautiful coral reefs spread out along the seafloor. The waters here are also cl...

In 2001, during routine pollution studies in the Gulf of Khambhat (formerly Cambay), on the north-west coast of India, sonar equipment on National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) survey boats detected regular, geometric shapes. Divers investigated and found large, rectangular blocks embedded 30-40m below water. The manmade blocks, possibly foundation stones of buildings, reignited curiosity about an ancient city that had flourished centuries before Egyptian and Chinese civilisations, and which was devoured by the sea. Image credit: Alamy The area where the sonar images were taken was around 8km x 1.6km – about the size of the city of Manhattan or 150 times larger than the early known settlement of Jericho in today’s West Bank. On the other side of the bay today stands the city of Dwarka. Its name means ‘gateway’, and its location made it the entry way for traders coming from west Asia to India via the Arabian Sea. The city was the first capital of the state of Gujarat and is one of the country’s seven sacred cities. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Archaeological excavations here show it was a busy port from around 200 BCE. Legend has it that the Dvaraka kingdom was founded by Lord Krishna 5,000 years ago as Golden Dvaraka Image credit: Met Museum In the 1930s, the Archaeological Survey of India began excavations around the pilgrimage site at Bet Dwarka, about 30km north of today’s Dwarka. They uncovered evidence of settlers from the late H...

India is a diverse nation with complex geography and sets an example for the world with its various cultures and traditions. In India, there are many ancient and great temples around the nation, each with its own set of It is believed about India that we have many mysteries that are above the ground, and also many more mysteries that are buried underneath its soil and they are waiting for the right time to be unearthed. One from many such truths is the lost city of Dwarka which has closed his eyes with all the mysteries and is waiting for the correct time to be unveiled. Dwarka is a town located in the coastal state of City of Dwarka is directly linked to India’s history and Lord Krishna’s life. It is one of the places from the chaar dhaam yatra and every year crores of pilgrims visit this place. Dwarka has existed since Dwaparyug and continues to stand as a solid pillar, as recorded in all historical writings such as Skanda Purana, Vishnu Purana, Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, and Hariyamsha. Dwapar yug, as per the civilization. Dwarka has been the Karma land of Lord Krishna, who is the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna was born in the city of Mathura but he moved to Dwarka after killing his uncle Kansa for the atrocities he was committing. Lord Krishna built the city of Dwarka and in Mahabharata Dwarka has also been called as Krishna’s city. Dwarka submerged into water due to various reasons. Dwarka being a magnificent city, What was the reason that it got submerged i...