Historical Period5c CE
Mythological; archaeological evidence from 1500 BCE; temple built 400-500 CE
3000 BCEGupta EraPresent
Sacred Facts · At a Glance
Mantra
Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya" || "Hare Krishna Hare Rama
- Gender
- male
- Sacred Offerings
- Makhan (butter) · Dudh (milk) · Chhappan Bhog (56 dishes) · Flowers
Primary Scriptures
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Sacred Geography
Dwarka is one of the four Char Dhams and represents the earthly kingdom of Lord Krishna. The city is mentioned extensively in the Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana as a magnificent metropolis with beautiful palaces, gardens, and temples.
Main Temples
- Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir) — Main temple with 5-story structure built in 1482
- Bet Dwarka — Ancient island where Krishna's palace stood, 30 km from main city
- Rukmini Temple — Dedicated to Krishna's principal wife
- Gomti Ganga — Sacred confluence where pilgrims take holy dips
Krishna's Life in Dwarka
- Arrived after escaping Mathura (15th day of Shravan, 3236 BCE)
- Defeated Jarasandha 17 times
- Married Rukmini (love marriage) and 16,107 other wives (freed from curse)
- Established Dwarpara era of righteousness
- Left Earth at age 125 years during solar eclipse
Archaeological Evidence
Marine archaeologist Dr. S. R. Rao's excavations confirmed:
- Prehistoric settlements at Bet Dwarka
- Proof of maritime trade with ancient civilizations
- Stone anchors and pottery matching Mesopotamian finds
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraOm Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya" || "Hare Krishna Hare Rama
- Offerings
- Makhan (butter)Dudh (milk)Chhappan Bhog (56 dishes)Flowers
Sources & provenance
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