{"id":1620,"date":"2018-05-17T18:23:10","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T12:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2024-07-31T11:49:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T06:19:18","slug":"dwarka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/dwarka\/","title":{"rendered":"A spiritual getaway to Dwarka"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holy city Dwarka is believed to be the first capital of the Gujarat state. Perched on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula, on the banks of the Gomti River, Dwarka has been a religious haven for the faithful. Book a taxi in Dwarka<\/a> for a hassle-free trip to popular destinations and enjoy your journey to the fullest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The name Dwarka is literally translated as \u2018the gateway to heaven\u2019. And, its significance lies in it being one of the \u2018Char Dham\u2019 or religious sites for Hindu devotees. It is believed, that if you visit the Char Dham, within your lifetime, you will attain Moksha. According to mythology, the town of Dwarka is identified as the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna, who migrated from Mathura after killing Kansa, his uncle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Having a powerful mythological and historical connection, the town of Dwarka developed as a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus. Every year, thousands of devotees of Krishna, throng to this holy seat from all over the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching Dwarka<\/span><\/h2>\n

The town of Dwarka is well connected to major cities of Gujarat and other parts of Western India by railways and roadways. You can fly to Jamnagar Airport, which is about 45 KM away. From there you can opt for buses, taxis and private cars to commute to Dwarka. Alternatively, you can also book an <\/span>Ahmedabad car rental<\/span><\/a> if you\u2019re looking to explore other parts of Gujarat.<\/span><\/p>\n

To see<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dwarkadhish Temple<\/span><\/h3>\n

This shrine is the cornerstone destination of Dwarka. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this temple is said to be built about 2500 years ago. The Chalukya style architecture is flanked by a grand, five-storied main shrine. You would be marveled at the magnificence of the black stone idol of Krishna that resides within the shrine. There are other shrines, dedicated to acquaintances of Krishna, like that of Subhadra, Balaram, Vasudeva, Rukmini, and Revathy. <\/span><\/p>\n

The best time to experience the divine energy of this temple is during Janmashtami. The birth festival is Krishna is heartily celebrated here. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n