Gujarat
Tourist Place in Dwarakaa
| Location: | Dwarakaa, Gujarat, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 38°C,18°C: Winter:32°C, 14°C |
| STD Code: | 02692 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Dwarkadhish Temple, Somnath temple, Nageswar Mahadev, Bet Dwarka |
| Language: | Gujarati, Hindi, and English |
Dwarkadhish Temple
The main attraction here is the Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mandir dating back 2,500 years. The main structure is five-storeys high with a lavishly carved conical spire rising to a height of 157 ft. There are 60 columns supporting the roof of the audience hall of the Temple.
Somnath temple
The shore temple of Somnath is believed to have been built in 4 phases-in gold by Lord Soma, in silver by Ravi, in wood by lord Krishna and in stone by Bhimadeva. Tales of it's riches brought in a series of invasions, but each time the temple was raided, whether by Muhammad Ghazni who took back the silver doors and treasures or by Aurangzeb in a fanatical vein, it was restored by zealous Hindu worshippers to it's original glory.
Nageswar Mahadev
Nageswar Mahadev the Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This shiva shrine near Dwarka is one of these and is there- fore accorded great respect.
Porpandhar
Porbandar has a pleasant beach with beach villas. Its ancient maritime activities such as trade with Arabia, Africa and Persia have given way to a thriving industry of cement and chemical units.
Bet Dwarka
Bet Dwarka is also known as Bet Shankhoddar, Bet Dwarka is only 5 kms from Okha Junction in sea and Okha is 30 kms from Dwarka. It is said to be the place where Lord Krishna lived with his family when the ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura.
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