Dwarkadhish Temple

📍Dwarka, Gujarat

The soaring Char Dham temple of Dwarka, the 'King of Dwarka' Krishna's own city, believed raised over his royal residence. Its five-storey spire and giant flag are visible from far out at sea.

Primary Deity

Krishna

Location

Dwarka, Gujarat

Pilgrimage Circuit

Char Dham

Best Time to Visit

October to March for pleasant coastal weather; Janmashtami (August–September) is the grandest celebration.

Significance

Dwarka is one of the four Char Dham and one of the seven Sapta Puri cities that bestow liberation. As the legendary capital of Lord Krishna, it holds a supreme place in Vaishnava devotion, linking the Mahabharata to living worship. Janmashtami here is celebrated with immense joy. Darshan of Dwarkadhish is believed to grant great spiritual merit.

About

The Jagat Mandir of Dwarkadhish rises about 78 metres on 72 intricately carved pillars beside the confluence of the Gomti and the Arabian Sea. Its huge flag, bearing the sun and moon, is changed five times a day in a ceremony devotees consider a great blessing to sponsor. Legend attributes the original shrine to Krishna's great-grandson Vajranabha, and the nearby Bet Dwarka island is revered as the Lord's residence with his family and friend Sudama. The temple is a cornerstone of Krishna devotion and of Gujarat's spiritual landscape.

Part of the Char Dham

The Char Dham (Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram) are the four sacred abodes at the cardinal corners of India that every Hindu aspires to visit once in a lifetime. This temple is one of the 5 sacred sites of the Char Dham.

Other temples in this circuit

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Badrinath Temple

📍 Badrinath, Uttarakhand

The holiest Vishnu shrine of the Himalayas and one of the four Char Dham, set at 3,133 m between the Nar and Narayan peaks. Its brightly painted facade beside the Alaknanda river is one of the most iconic sights in Hindu pilgrimage.

Char DhamVishnu

Jagannath Temple Puri

📍 Puri, Odisha

One of the four Char Dham, home to Lord Jagannath and his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, worshipped as unique wooden deities. It is world-famous for its colossal annual Rath Yatra chariot festival.

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Kedarnath Temple

📍 Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

The highest of the 12 Jyotirlingas at 3,583 m in the Garhwal Himalayas, and part of both the Char Dham and Panch Kedar circuits. Reaching it is one of the most demanding and rewarding pilgrimages in India.

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Rameshwaram Temple

📍 Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

Both a Jyotirlinga and a Char Dham shrine on Pamban Island, celebrated for its breathtaking pillared corridors — the longest of any Hindu temple in India. It is where the north and south of sacred India meet.

Nearby Temples

Krishna

Somnath Temple Dwarka

📍 Dwarka, Gujarat

The sacred Dwarkadhish shrine, believed built by Krishna's great-grandson Vajranabha over the Lord's original residence. Dwarka is both a Char Dham and one of the seven holiest cities of Hinduism.

0 m away

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Nageshwar Temple

📍 Dwarka, Gujarat

A Jyotirlinga near Dwarka on the Saurashtra coast, marked by a towering 25-metre seated statue of Lord Shiva visible from far away. Its name means 'Lord of the Nagas (serpents)'.

10.6 km away

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deity is worshipped at Dwarkadhish Temple?

Dwarkadhish Temple is primarily dedicated to Krishna.

Where is Dwarkadhish Temple located?

Dwarkadhish Temple is located in Dwarka, Gujarat.

What is the best time to visit Dwarkadhish Temple?

October to March for pleasant coastal weather; Janmashtami (August–September) is the grandest celebration.

Which pilgrimage circuit does Dwarkadhish Temple belong to?

Dwarkadhish Temple is one of the 5 temples in the Char Dham.

Why is Dwarkadhish Temple significant?

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