Sacred Facts · At a Glance
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Primary Scriptures
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vahana: "Nandi (sacred bull)" sacred_colours:
- saffron
- white
- gold sacred_flowers:
- lotus
- tulasi
- jasmine sacred_flowers:
- lotus
- tulasi
- champaka sacred_trees:
- peepal
- bilva (bael)
- tulasi sacred_animals:
- Nandi (sacred bull)
- peacock
- elephant sacred_colours:
- saffron
- white
- gold
vahana: "Nandi (sacred bull)"
primary_scriptures:
- title: "Skanda Purana — temple kshetra mahatmya" type: "purana" festival_dates:
- "Maha Shivaratri (Feb–Mar)"
- "Diwali (Oct–Nov)"
Dwarkadhish Temple — Krishna's Capital
The Lost City
One of the Char Dham and Sapta Puri pilgrimage sites, believed to be Krishna's capital after he left Mathura. The temple stands on the banks of the Gomti river. Archaeological excavations offshore have revealed submerged structures suggesting an ancient port city.
The Five Flags
The temple's flag atop the shikhara is changed five times daily; devotees believe Krishna still resides in Dwarka in his invisible form. The flag is 52 yards long and bears the sun and moon symbols.
Underwater Archaeology
Marine archaeological surveys have discovered stone walls, pillars, and a grid-like city plan underwater, fueling speculation that the legendary submerged city of Dwarka may have a historical basis.
Sources & provenance
- 📜Primary sourceBookDiana L. Eck. India: A Sacred Geography (2012)
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