Dwarka Darshan With Cousins: Dhwaja ji Parivartan & Bhadkeshwar Mahadev 146 KM

Dwarka Darshan With Cousins: Dhwaja ji Parivartan & Bhadkeshwar Mahadev The Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir and occasionally spelled Dwarakadheesh, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna, who is worshiped in the temple by the name Dwarkadhish (Sanskrit: द्वारकाधीश, IAST: Dvārakādhīśa, meaning: 'Lord of Dvārakā'). The temple is located in Dwarka city of Gujarat, India, which is one of the destinations of Char Dham, a Hindu pilgrimage circuit. The main shrine of the five-storied building, supported by 72 pillars, is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir. Archaeological findings suggest the original temple was built in 200 BCE at the earliest.[1][2][3] The temple was rebuilt and enlarged in the 15th–16th century.[4][5] The temple became part of the Char Dham pilgrimage considered sacred by Hindus in India. Adi Shankara, the 8th century Hindu theologian and philosopher, visited the shrine. The other three being comprising Rameswaram, Badrinath and Puri. Even today a memorial within the temple is dedicated to his visit. Dwarakadheesh is the 98th Divya Desam of Vishnu on the subcontinent, glorified in the Divya Prabandha sacred texts.[citation needed] The temple is at an elevation of 12.19 metres (40.0 ft) above mean sea-level. It faces west. The temple layout consists of a garbhagriha (Nijamandira or Harigraha) and an antarala (an antechamber).[6] The original structure was destroyed by Mahmud Begada in 1473. The existing temple is dated to 16th century. The Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a five-story structure constructed primarily of limestone and sandstone.[18] The temple is supported by a total of 72 pillars that form the structural framework of the building.[19] The temple has two principal gateways: the northern entrance, known as the Moksha Dwara (Door to Salvation), opens toward the local market, while the southern entrance, called the Swarga Dwara (Gate to Heaven), leads to a flight of 56 steps descending to the ghats of the Gomati River.[20] The temple has an east–west length of 29 m and north–south width of 23 m. The temple is constructed of limestone and has intricate carvings. The temple spire rises to a height of 78 metres (256 ft).[19] A flag, hoisted over the spire, shows the sun and moon, which is believed to indicate that Krishna would be there until the sun and moon exist on Earth.[21] The flag, triangular in shape, is 50 feet (15 m) in length. This flag is changed four times a day with a new one and devotees pay a huge sum of money to hoist it by purchasing a new flag. The money received on this account is credited to the trust fund of the temple to meet the operation and maintenance expenses of the temple. #dwarka #dwarkadhish #jaidwarkadhish #roadtrip #cousins #tata #punch #tatapunch #bhadkeshwarmahadev #jagatmandir #beach #gujarat #youtube #youtubevlog #darshan