Popular Temple
Shri Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarka, Gujarat
The western seat of the Char Dham — Lord Krishna's historic capital city
At a glance
- Location
- Dwarka, Gujarat
- Presiding deity
- Lord Dwarkadhish (Krishna)
- Temple type
- Popular Temple
- Tradition
- Vaishnava
- Nearest railway station
- Dwarka railway station (~2-3 km)
- Nearest airport
- Jamnagar Airport (~137 km); Porbandar Airport (~105 km)
- Best time to visit
- October to March; Janmashtami is celebrated here with particular grandeur.
History
The Dwarkadhish temple stands on the Arabian Sea coast and represents the western seat of the Char Dham established by Adi Shankaracharya. Tradition holds this is the site where Krishna established his capital after leaving Mathura. The present five-storey structure dates to around the 16th century, though the original temple is believed to be far older. The temple flag is changed five times a day.
Spiritual significance
Dwarka itself is one of the seven Sapta Puri cities associated with moksha, and given the nearby Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, pilgrims often visit both sites together.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
6:30 AM to 9:30 PM, with a brief midday break.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
Dwarka railway station connects to Ahmedabad and other Gujarat cities; both auto and walking options are easily available from the station to the temple.
Continue your Krishna bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.