Dwarka (pronunciation ⓘ) is a town and municipality of Devbhumi Dwarka district in the state of Gujarat. It is located on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti river at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch facing the Arabian Sea.

Jan 14, 2022 · The ancient India city of Dwarka, is said to have sunk beneath the Arabian Sea. Now, underwater archaeologists are looking for the foundations of its city walls to prove its existence.

Dvārakā, also known as Dvāravatī (Sanskrit द्वारका "the gated [city]", possibly meaning having many gates, or alternatively having one or several very grand gates), is a sacred historic city in the sacred literature of Hinduism, Jainism, [2][3] and Buddhism. [4][5][6] It is also alternatively spelled as Dvarika.

Feb 26, 2024 · While modern-day Dwarka is dotted with numerous temples and monuments telling the tales of Lord Krishna’s birth and life, other than the stunning Dwarkadhish Temple, the ancient city of Dwarka can be explored by scuba diving in Beyt Dwarka.

Dwaraka is a coastal town in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. Traditionally, modern Dwaraka is identified with Dvaraka, mentioned in the Mahabharata as Krishna’s city. Dwaraka was a port, and some scholars have identified it with the island of Barka …

Dec 14, 2015 · Dwarka was the kingdom of Lord Sri Krishna. Krishna built this opulent city in order to protect the residents of Mathura while He fought with Jarasandha and Kalayavana. Dwarka is one among the char dhams in India.

Oct 18, 2015 · The modern city of Dwarka (meaning ‘Gateway to Heaven’ in Sanskrit) is located in the north-western Indian state of Gujarat. This city is regarded as one of the most prominent Chardham (the four sacred pilgrimage sites of Hinduism), and one of the seven most ancient religious sites in the country (the other six being Ayodhya , Mathura ...

Nov 29, 2024 · Dwarkadhish temple is India's one of the most famous temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and situated in Devbhoomi Dwarka district.

Mar 29, 2024 · Nestled at the tip of Gujarat’s Saurashtra peninsula, Dwarka is a sacred pilgrimage site and a captivating archaeological puzzle. This city, integral to India’s religious fabric as one of the four principal holy places and a part of the illustrious seven, hides its …

Dec 22, 2024 · Dwarka, town, southwestern Gujarat state, west-central India. It lies on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula, a small western extension of the Kathiawar Peninsula. Dwarka was the legendary capital of the god Krishna, who founded it …