About the temple: Dwarkadish temple is in the city Dwarka of Gujrat.
This temple is one of the ancient and biggest Hindu pilgrimage in India.
It is in fact one of the four most holy pilgrimage in India.
Dwarka city is called as Golden Dwarka or Swarna Dwarka because of its prosperity.
This five storied architectural masterpiece is located on the confluence of river Gomti and Arabian sea and related to the life of Lord Krishna.
This architectural master piece is also known as the Mokshapuri (gate to liberation), which was built by Vajranabhji, the great grand son of Lord Krishna around 400 BC.
The Architecture of the temple: The structure of the temple is typical Chalukyan style which rises up to the height of 51.
8 mts.
Dwarkadish Temple is also known as Jagat Mandir and it has two shikhars.
There are 60 excellent carved pillars on the giant temple more over the influence of various dynasties like Pallaval, Guptas, Martraks, Chavdas and Chanakyas are beautifully depicted on the sculptures of the temple.
There are two entrance of the temple, one is in the north which is known as Moksha Dwaar and Swarg Dwaar is in the South.
The spire of the temple is 78.
3 m high.
There is a myth regarding the temple that it was constructed by Vishwakarma in a single day.
This temple is considered as a rchitectural gem.
The idol of the temple is in Nij Sikhar.
The idol of Lord Dwarkadish is about 2.
25 ft in height and made up of shiny black stone.
It is a beautiful idol of the Lord carries a conch, wheel, gada and lotus.
Other attractions: Along with Dwarakadish temple there are other temples which are also of great attractions to the tourists.
These are Trikamji, Kalyanrai, the Patrani, Durvas, Sharda Pith and Darukvan which is one of the 12 jyotirlingas.