Dwarka (pronunciation ⓘ) is a town and municipality of Devbhumi Dwarka district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti river at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch facing the Arabian Sea.

Dvārakā, also known as Dvāravatī (Sanskrit द्वारका "the gated [city]", possibly meaning having many gates, or alternatively having one or several very grand gates), is a sacred historic city in the sacred literature of Hinduism, Jainism, [2][3] and Buddhism. [4][5][6] It is also alternatively spelled as Dvarika.

Jan 14, 2022 · One of the seven holy pilgrimage centres in India, the city of Dwarka is not only of religious importance, but also archaeological. The city's ancient incarnation, referred to in the epic...

Dwaraka Tirumala is an ancient holy shrine and a popular pilgrim centre in Andhra Pradesh. Dwaraka Tirumala is located at 15KM away from Bhimadole Junction. It is named after a great saint, “Dwaraka” who located the self-manifested idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara.

Feb 1, 2025 · Dwarka, town, southwestern Gujarat state, west-central India. It lies on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula, a small western extension of the Kathiawar Peninsula. Dwarka was the legendary capital of the god Krishna, who founded it after his flight from Mathura.

Oct 18, 2015 · According to Hindu mythology, Dvārakā was a city where Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, once lived. It is believed that Krishna was born in Mathura, just south of Delhi in the modern state of Uttar Pradesh. His uncle, Kansa, was the tyrannical ruler of this city and was eventually killed by Krishna.

Located around 30 km from the main town of Dwarka Beyt Dwarka is a small island and was the main port in the region before the development of Okha. While the island is enclosed by a few temples, white sand beach and coral reefs, the beach is also popular among tourists for its marine life, sea excursions, camping and picnics. 4. Dwarka Beach.

Dwarka, a city in Gujarat’s Dwarka district is situated on Okhamandal peninsula’s western shore and along the banks of River Gomti. Dwarka is one of the most significant Hindu pilgrimage destinations and is said to be the ancient and legendary capital of Lord Krishna’s kingdom.

Sep 27, 2015 · Dwarka implies ‘the city of gates. It also means the doorway to liberation. It has the distinction of being one of the sacred Char Dhams of India, one of the sacred Sapta-Moksha Puris, and one of the 108 Divya Desams mentioned in …

Dec 14, 2015 · 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?