Dwarka, home of lord Krishna

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Photo of Dwarka, home of lord Krishna by ashish shukla
Day 1

Dwarka

Located on the western tip of the Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, Dwarka is popularly known as the "home of Lord Krishna". The name Dwarka literally translates to dwar meaning 'door' and ka meaning 'moksha' meaning the ‘door to salvation. And so the aura of the religious town reverberates with spiritual holiness and chants of the devotees seeking moksha. Dwarka boasts of being the only city that is a part of both Char Dham (four principal holy places) and also Sapta Puris (seven holy cities) mentioned in the Hindu religion.

For this reason, it enjoys a remarkable religious significance and attracts thousands of pilgrims all year round. In addition to this, the town is replete with grandeur temples, marvellous architecture and places of cultural significance. The beachside and the seashores are an added tourist attraction. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is also located in Dwarka.

Legend has it that the city was once engulfed by the sea and recent excavations reveal that a city did exist here. Dwarka can offer you the most spiritual and holy bit of Gujarat. The temples here have a culture and significance as rich as the legends, mythology and beliefs that surround them. They are also marvels and gems of architecture as they are of Hindu mythology. Your serene experience from the temples and the spiritual spirit of the town will only be complimented be the beaches that city has to offer.

Photo of Dwarka, Gujarat, India by ashish shukla
Photo of Dwarka, Gujarat, India by ashish shukla
Photo of Dwarka, Gujarat, India by ashish shukla
Photo of Dwarka, Gujarat, India by ashish shukla
Photo of Dwarka, Gujarat, India by ashish shukla
Photo of Dwarka, Gujarat, India by ashish shukla
Photo of Dwarka, Gujarat, India by ashish shukla