Krishna traveled from Dwaraka to see Dharmaputra perform the Rajasooya yaga. Dharmaputra performed Krishna’s agra pooja. Sisupala degraded Krishna because he could not stand the honors being bestowed upon him. Krishna cut off Sisupala’s head and let go of Chakrayudha. According to the legend, Sisupala’s body gave way to a brilliant light that united with Krishna. Krishna therefore granted moksha to the one who had been cursing him nonstop.

Another widely recognized tale is that of Jarasandha Vadha. Arjuna invited Jarasandha to a wrestling match. However, Jarasandha urged Bhima to battle with him instead of engaging Arjuna in combat because he believed Arjuna lacked the same strength as him. Unknown to Jarasandha, Sri Krishna offered Bhima a hint that he would only be able to kill Jarasandha if he split him into two and threw the cut portions far apart as the conflict dragged on and even Bhima was growing exhausted. Of Bhima’s actions, Jarasandha was murdered. Following his demise, Krishna freed the prisoners held by Jarasandha and brought them to Dwaraka as well.

Dwaraka Temple History, Timings, and Darshan

It’s common knowledge that Krishna murdered Kamsa. The two wives of Kamsa, Asthi and Prasthi, rushed straight to their father, Jarasandha, and lamented their lot in life, claiming that Krishna had bereaved them. In a rage, Jarasandha quickly raised a sizable army and advanced against Mathura. As the troops approached, Sri Krishna and Balarama used their almighty strength to commandeer two chariots loaded with weaponry. Balarama and Krishna mounted the chariots and engaged the army of Jarasandha in battle, ultimately vanquishing it. When Krishna intervened to stop Balarama from killing Jarasandha, he informed him that the other evil asuras would hide underground and evade their destruction once Jarasandha was dead. They won’t be able to purge such negative aspects from society as a result. So that Jarasandha could reconstitute the demonic forces, he counseled Balarama to release Jarasandha! Jarasandha repeatedly assaulted Mathura, as Krishna had predicted, but each time Krishna and Balarama overcame him.

Meanwhile, a monarch by the name of Gargeya resided somewhere else in the Mathura neighborhood. He didn’t have any children. He used to be teased and called “bedi,” or a person without children, by the yadhavas.

The monarch became irate and resolved to carry out intense penance to have a son who would eradicate the Yadhava race. He prayed to Shiva, the Lord. The rishi was said to have survived solely on crushed and powdered iron fragments during his intense penance! Pasupathinatha blessed him eventually. The monarch gave birth to a boy. He went by Kaalayavanan. He was physically fit.

After giving him the kingdom, Gargeya left to perform tapas in the forests. Kaalayavanan eventually found out from Narada about his father’s humiliation at the hands of Yadhavas.

He therefore launched an army invasion of Mathura in an attempt to exact revenge on the Yadhavas. Krishna was aware that Kaalayavanan would decimate the Yadhava army, making it simpler for Jarasandha, their longtime foe, to seize Mathura in the future. Thus, Sri Krishna asked the Ocean King to provide him with a landmass of twelve yojanas in width. The Lord of the Ocean granted the request. The Lord asked Visvakarma to build a settlement on the reclaimed land. Visvakarma constructed a massive temple that included imposing roadways, tanks, and turrets. The location was considered the gateway to heaven, or entrance, since it was so breathtakingly beautiful. As a result, Dwaraka became the name of the location. Sri Krishna used his maya powers to bring all of the men and the cattle from Mathura here. Therefore, Lord Krishna brought the inhabitants of Mathura to Dwaraka to protect them from the enemy’s onslaught.

Later, when Krishna and Balarama were the only people in Mathura, Kaalayavanan invaded, as was to be expected. Krishna and Balarama frequently acted like humans because they saw their avatars as regular people rather than as manifestations of god. This explains the legend that Krishna and Balarama fled to their hills when Kaalayavanan besieged Mathura.

Kaalayavanan pursued them after laughing at what he saw. Krishna vanished after going inside a cave. Kaalayavanan trailed him as he entered the cave. However, Musukundan was taking a break in that cave to recuperate from the stress of fighting alongside the devas in the Devasura war when the asuras were vanquished. Kaalayavanan, who was arrogant, booted Musukundan. A strange boon befell the sleeping Musukundan: whoever awakens him from his sleep will be reduced to ashes. Musukundan’s eyes thus opened upon seeing Kaalayavanan, who had been reduced to ashes, when Kaalayavanan kicked him awake.

After seeing Krishna, Musukundan prayed to him to get moksha. Krishna promised him that his wish would come true in the future. It is said that this Musukundan visited Badarikasramam and afterward received a blessing from Narayana as payment for his intense penance.

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As per the Legend, Lord Krishna and Rukmini went to Ashram to invite Sage Durvasa to Dwarka. Sage laid a condition that he will visit Dwarka only when his Chariot will be pulled by Lord Krishna and Rukmini. Agreed Krishna and Rukmini started their return journey. While on their way to Dwarka, Rukmini felt thirsty. Lord Krishna dug the Earth with his ring and water flowed out. Rukmini quenched her thirst. Sage Durvasa angered as Rukmini quenched here thirst prior to Guru. Angered sage cursed Rukmini to stay away from Krishna for 12 years. He also added that Rukmini remains here and stay thirsty. Hence, Rukmini Mata mandir is away from Dwarkadish Temple.

The devotees used to offer water in this temple on the name of their ancestors.

1. One Full Tanker Cost: Rs.1000
2. Half Tanker Cost: Rs.500

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Temple remains open on all days.

Rukmini Temple Dwarka Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 5:00 am – 12:00 pm

Afternoon Hours: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The above-mentioned timings might differ on special days.

Festival days: Krishna Janma Ashtami, New year, Festival days, Nov and Dec month.

Darshan waiting Time: 20 – 30 mins.

Best to Time to visit: Nov-May.

How to reach Rukmini Temple Dwarka?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Jamnagar which is 140 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Dwarka which is 6 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Dwarka to the Mandir.

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The above-mentioned Dwarkadhish darshan timings might differ on festival days.

Darshan Ticket Cost: Free Entry for all

Darshan Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Darshan waiting Time: 30 – 45 mins on Normal Days.

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Dwarkadhish temple timings

The above-mentioned Dwarkadhish temple timings might change on special days.

Dwarkadhish temple Darshan timings

• Morning Hours: 6:30 am to 11:30 am
• Evening Hours: 5:00 am to 9:30 pm

The crowd will be high during weekdays and festival days. Darshan might take 60 to 90 mins on special days.

Best Time to visit: Sep to May 1st week.

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Dwarka Temple History

As per the Legend, Lord Krishna killed the demon Kamsa (his maternal uncle) in the wrestling area and made Ugrasena (his Maternal Grandfather) as the king of Mathura. Knowing Kamsa’s death, his father-in-law, demon Jarasandha started attacking Mathura along with this friend Kalyavana. They together invaded on Mathura 17 times. Keeping the safety of their citizens, Lord Krishna then decided to move the capital from Mathura to Dwarka.

Lord Krishna invited Viswakarma (divine architect) to build the capital on the coast of Saurashtra. Viswakarma then built the Golden Capital City which was gifted by Samurdadeva. It is said that the beautiful Dwarka city was built on 12 Yojanas. It is said that original Dwarka was built in 24 hours by the divine architect.

Dwarka into the Sea

As soon as Lord Krishna end his Avatar, Yadavas started quarrelling among themselves and lost the control. Balarama Deva too left his Avatar on seeing this and no heads to take care. Sea raised high and Submerged the Golden city Dwarka.

The present form of the temple was built during 16th Century AD. It is a five-storeyed Gopuram and was built on 72 pillars. Temple is located 40 ft above the sea level. The entrance to the temple faces towards West.

This temple was renovated by the King Khanderao in 1861 AD. King of Baroda, Gaikwad contributed in adding the golden tower to the shikhara in 1958 AD. This temple came under the control of Govt. Of India in 1960 AD

Dwarka Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 6:30 am – 1:00 pm

Evening Hours: 5:00 pm – 9:40 pm

How to reach Dwarka Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Jamnagar which is 141 km away

By Train

1. Jamnagar station is well connected with Mumbai, Ahmedabad.

By Road

1. Dwarka is well connected with all parts of Gujarat.

Dwarka Temple Images

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Timings might change on special days. Darshan will not be on specific timings in a day.

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1. Sarada Math

   This is one of the 4 Math which was established by Adi Sankaracharya and stands for Sama Veda.

2. Gomi Ghat

   Gomati Sangam Ghat is the sacred place where River Gomati joins the Arabian Sea near Dwarakeswar Temple in Dwarka. It is believed that a holy dip in this  Ghat will purify the soul

3. Gayatri Temple
4. Light House
5. Sunset Point
6. Birla Temple
7. Trilok Art Gallery
8. Siddhnath Mahadev
9. Bhadkeshwar Mahadev

   Bhadkeshwar Mahadev  Temple is located on a hill surrounded by the sea. The path to the temple closes during evening hours as the water level rise high. This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and the deity is called by Chandra Mouliswar. The Linga was recovered by Adi Sankaracharya at the Sangam of Gomati, Ganga and Arabian Sea by the Acharya.

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Dwarka Darshan Tickets

1. Online booking is not available for these Special Aarti.
2. Free Luggage Room timings: 6:00 am – 1:15 pm
3. Free Shoe Keeping Center Timings: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The above-mentioned Dwarka Temple Timings might differ on festival days.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

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