Dwaraka (Tiru Dwarakai) – The Divine City of Krishna on the Kathiawar Peninsula
Divya Desam 73 of 108 | Region: Vada Nadu
Nestled on the Kathiawar Peninsula of Gujarat, Dwaraka is one of the most celebrated and ancient Divya Desams, closely associated with the legends and divine pastimes of Sri Krishna. This sacred city, steeped in history and mythology, continues to attract thousands of pilgrims and devotees from across the world.
Divine Highlights
- Moolavar: Dwarakadeesan (also known as Kalyana Narayanan)
- Thayar: Kalyana Nachiyar, Rukmini
- Theertham: Gomathi Nadhi (also called Samudra Sangamam)
- Vimanam: Hemakoota Vimanam
Dwaraka is famously believed to have been constructed by Lord Krishna himself with the expert assistance of Viswakarma, the divine architect. The current temple, established by Sambha, Krishna’s grandson, is renowned for its impressive five-storied tower and the unique practice where pilgrims enter through the Swarga Dwara (Gateway to Heaven) and exit through the Moksha Dwara (Gateway to Liberation).
Sacred Geography & Legends
Pilgrims take a holy dip at the confluence of the Gomati River and the sea, known as Samudra Sangamam, a place of profound spiritual significance. The nearby Bet-Dwaraka island holds special importance as the residence of Kuchela (Sudama), Krishna’s childhood friend, and the site where Krishna vanquished the demon Sankhasura.
Within the temple complex, shrines dedicated to Rukmini, Trivikrama, Devaki, Jambavati, and Lakshmi Narayanan add to the rich spiritual tapestry of this revered kshetram.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Periyaazhwar: 333, 398, 399, 415, 472
- Andaal: 507, 541, 594, 625
- Tondaradipodi Azhwar: 916
- Tirumangai Azhwar: 1504, 1524
- Tirumazhisaiazhwar: 2452
- Nammaazhwar: 3144
The sacred hymns composed by the Azhwars in the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham beautifully praise the Lord of Dwaraka, highlighting its spiritual importance.
Archaeological Significance
Excavations have revealed submerged remnants of the ancient city beneath the sea, corroborating legends about Dwaraka’s antiquity and its association with Krishna’s era. This lends historical depth to the divine narratives celebrated in scripture and tradition.
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