🙏 Dwarkadheesh Temple (Dwarkadhish)
India
About This Sacred Site
Dwarkadheesh Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat, is one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is believed to stand on the site of Lord Krishna's ancient kingdom. The five-story temple, also known as Jagat Mandir, towers over the Arabian Sea and is supported by 60 columns. Hindu tradition holds that the original city of Dwaraka was built by Krishna and later submerged by the sea. Archaeological excavations off the coast have revealed ancient submerged structures that fuel ongoing research.
Key Facts
- •One of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites established by Adi Shankaracharya
- •The five-story temple is supported by 60 columns and rises 157 feet
- •Believed to be over 2,500 years old, built on the legendary city of Lord Krishna
- •Underwater archaeological surveys have found ancient structures off the coast
- •The temple flag (Dhwaj) is changed five times a day and can be seen from far out at sea
Location
Coordinates: 22.2376, 68.9674
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