Information about Dwarka Somnath, Gujarat

Somnath Dwarka is the most popular pilgrimage center for Hindus, especially in Gujarat. This Dwarka Somnath package is generally very well connected by train, air (flight) as well as by road which starts from Ahmedabad. Gujarat is of religious and cultural importance in many places. Dwaraka, Somanath, Pawagadh, Bhadreswar, Shamlaji, Jain temples, etc. at Taranga are some of the places frequently visited by pilgrims and tourists.

There are many monuments and forts depicting the glory of ancient architecture with historical significance. Gujarat is also famous for the Gir forests that are making their final return to the Asiatic lions. The best time to visit Gujarat is during the months of October and March.

About Dwarka

Dwarka Vital Dham is one of the four Char Dham. Dwarka is derived from 'Dwar Se', a door, and in ancient times was considered the gateway to its flourishing port mainland. 'Ka' means 'Brahman' meaning, as a gateway to salvation.

It is called Dwarkamati and Dwarkavati. After being given to Mathura the house and adopted the capital of Shri Krishna. The place is held in such high regard as a Hindu pilgrimage site that it is considered one of the four Siddhanta holy places or Chardham, also famous as Mokshapuri.

Dwarka is also spelled Dwarka, and Dwaraka is a city and a municipality of Devbhoomi Dwarka district in the state of Gujarat, India. Dwarka Pramukh Dham is one of the four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites and one of the seven oldest religious cities in the country from Sapta Puri. Dwarka is often acknowledged to have been Dwarka kingdom, the ancient kingdom of Krishna, and has been the first capital of Gujarat.

The Dwarkadheesh temple was built around 200 BCE and was extended in the 17th century. Before the reallocation of the district, this city was part of the Jamnagar district. You can book a cab Dwarka from Ahmedabad for a comfortable and hassle-free journey.

About Dwarkadheesh Temple and its History and Architecture:

'Dwarakadheesh' is a Hindu temple to Lord Krishna, who is excited to have worshiped the Dwarkadhish Temple, also well known as the Jagat Temple and sometimes spelled here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'.

The main temple of the 5-story building, supported by 72 pillars Jagat Mandir or Nij Mandir is known as archaeological findings suggesting it to be 2200–2000 years old. The temple was extended in the 15th - 16th century. The Dwarkadhish Temple is a Pushtimarg temple; hence it follows the guidelines and rituals formulated by Shri Vallabhacharya and Shri Vitheleshnathji.

The Dwarakadeesh temple has a long history of 2500 years. The main deity of the temple is Lord Krishna. It is a beautiful temple with excellent creative expression. The main building of the temple is five stories high, and the main attraction of this magnificent structure made by it is supported by 60 roof pillars.

Lord Krishna in his black idol seems so striking and attractive that followers coming from this temple to offer prayers feel the existence of God in the temple. Other shrines are dedicated to Sathybhama Devi, Subhadra, Balarama and Revathy, Jambavathi Devi, Vasudeva, Rukmini Devi and Devaki presents within the temple premises. The thriving carvings and the creative anatomical design of the sacred place attract every visitor with its beautiful appeal.

About Somnath Temple

Somnath Temple is an important temple, consisting of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Situated in the Prabhas region near Veraval, this Somnath temple is situated on the west coast of Gujarat and falls in the Saurashtra region.

The temple of Somnath is easily accessible anywhere in Gujarat. Bus services are available to Somnath from all cities and cities of Gujarat. To ensure a comfortable journey, one can also opt for cabs from Ahmedabad to Somnath that can be hired across the state of Gujarat.

Somnath Temple stands as a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage. This ancient temple is mentioned in scriptures like Rigveda of Hindu origin. The term 'protector of the moon god' suggests Somnath. Lord Shiva is here depicted as the Jyotirlinga (linga of light), as the protector. Since the incredible temple of Somnath is said to be 'in perpetual form of pilgrimage', the temple has been broken for at least six times and each time it has been reconstructed.