The sacred city of Dwarka nestles on the banks of the Arabian Sea in the state of Gujarat, India. There are many interesting facts about Dwarka that make it a truly special destination. It is wrapped in intriguing layers of facts, legends, and myths. It is an important location on the Krishna circuit and also one of the Char Dham places designated by Adi Shankaracharya. Here we present some of the incredible facts about Dwarka that one must be aware of.

Dwarka – The Incredible City of Krishna

India is a land that has been sanctified by the presence of saints and avatars from the time of the genesis of the world. One such avatar was Krishna, who is believed to have been the 8th Avatar of the 10 avatars or Dashavatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna, during his lifetime, built the original city of Dwarka and made it his kingdom, moving there from Mathura.

Incredible Facts About Dwarka | Facts About Dwarkadhish Temple

Here are some amazing facts about Dwarka and the Shri Krishna temple in Dwarka.

• The importance of Dwarka is mentioned in the Prabhasa Kanda of the Skanda Purana
• The ancient city of Dwarka has mythological origins in the Dwapara Yuga more than 5,000 years ago
• Dwarka is described as Kushasthalipuri in the Skanda Purana
• Dwarkadhish Temple in Devbhoomi Dwarka is also known as Jagat Mandir or Trilok Sundar
• It is believed that Shri Krishna left behind 16 of his Kalas or Divine Powers on earth, and these powers were imbibed in the Krishna idol of Dwarka
• One of the four Amnaya Mathas that were established in the four cardinal points of India by Adi Shankaracharya is located in Dwarka

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The Flag changing ceremony at the Dwarkadhish temple is an important and traditional ritual of the temple, a 52-yard flag is changed 5 times a day. The flag is an offering by the devotees, and there is a waiting time of more than 2 years for devotees to get their turn to offer a flag at the Dwarkadhish temple. The Dwarkadhish temple flag has the symbols of the Sun and the Moon on it.

Mirabai, the legendary Saint, mystic, and ardent devotee of Krishna, is believed to have merged with the idol of Krishna in Dwarka.

The Gugalli Brahmins conduct all the rituals and worship at the Dwarkadhish temple. According to legend, Shri Krishna, himself brought the Gugalli Brahmins to Dwarka, to conduct religious rituals.

The city of Dwarka has a divine connection with faraway Udupi in Karnataka. It is believed that the idol of Krishna in Udupi has origins in Dwarka, and miraculously landed in Udupi via the sea, where it was established by Madhavacharya.

Click here to watch a video about the intriguing connection between Dwarka and Udupi.

It is fascinating to note that it is believed that the current Dwarka that we all visit and love is the seventh version of the ancient city. It is believed that Dwarka was submerged six times in the sea, including the original city built by Krishna. One of the versions of the Dwarkadhish temple is believed to have been built by a grandson of Krishna named Vajranabha.

The temple faced major damage in the year 1472, and the current structure was built in the 16th century during the rule of the Chaulukya dynasty. Going by accounts in the Mahabharata, Krishna established his Yaduvanshi kingdom in Dwarka between 3000 to 5000 years ago.

Expeditions done by the Marine Archaeology Unit of the National Institute of Oceanography between 1983 and 1981, off the coast of Dwarka have discovered submerged structures. These are believed to be part of the submerged city of Dwarka.

In conclusion, the city of Dwarka, and the Dwarkadhish temple, continue to be an enduring enigma, perplexing mankind with their mysteries and intrigue. The importance of Dwarka lies not only in the fact that it is an important pilgrimage centre but the fact that it is a bridge that connects history and mythology, truth and fiction, facts and myths.

We hope the intriguing facts and mysteries of Dwarka that we have presented here have interested you. If you are planning a trip to Dwarka, you can book your tickets right here through Cleartrip or Makemytrip or CheapAir or Priceline  and fly to Ahmedabad. If you are thinking of a  road trip from Ahmedabad, check out the rental car and bus options.

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