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Dwarka History The town of Dwarka in Gujarat has a history that dates back centuries, and mentioned in the Mahabharat epic as the Dwaraka Kingdom. Situated on the banks of river Gomti, the town is known of being the capital of Lord Krishna. Archaeological excavations have uncovered underwater stone structures which have been described as showing settlement during proto-historic times. Evidence such as a stone block with script, the way the stones were dressed showing that dowels had been used, and an examination of anchors found on the site suggest that the harbour site dates only to historical times, with some of the underwater structure being late Medieval. Coastal erosion was probably the cause of the destruction of what was an ancient  The Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir and occasionally spelled "Dwarakadheesh" (Gujarati: દ્વારકાધીશ મન્દિર; Sanskrit and Hindi: द्वारकाधीश मन्दिर), is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'. The main shrine of the 5-storied building, supported by 72 pillars, is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir, archaeological findings suggest it to be 2,200 - 2,000 years old.Temple was enlarged in the 15th- 16th century.The Dwarkadhish Temple is a Pushtimarg temple, hence it follows the guidelines and rituals created by Shree Vallabhacharya and Shree Vitheleshnathji. Important Links

Important Resources on Krishna & Dwarka

http://pndwarka.com
pndwarka.com is something more than an addition to several other sites on Dwarka. pn signifies short form of 'punya nagari' or 'pavitra nagari' (i.e. a righteous town). And why not, Dwarka has been a righteous town ever since the Lord Krishna chose it for his seat.

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http://www.krishna.com
All about Krishna. 2,798 pages on self- and God-realization, Bhakti, and spiritual life as found in the teachings of Lord Krishna, the speaker of Bhagavad-gita.

 
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http://www.iskcon.com
iskcon.com is the official website of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness

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http://www.dwarkadhishtemple.org
Shree Dwarkadhish Temple
Shri Bhakti Nidhi Trust Inc.
717 Washington Road,
Parlin, NJ 08859

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http://www.indiantemplesportal.com
Portal of Indian Temples

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http://www.templenet.com
Resource of Indian Temples

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http://www.krishnajanmashtami.com
Janmashtami is a time for commemorating Sri Krishna's birth. The jubilation reaches its peak during midnight-an auspicious time when Lord made his divine appearance on Earth. Celebrations include a number of special poojas, incessant bhajan chanting and other religious rituals.

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http://www.colorsofgujarat.com/index.html
Gujarat has a colorful profile.Number of historic monuments, religious places, industrial complexes and educational institutions glorify the cultural pride of Gujarat. It reminds us of great traditions of Lord Krishna to Mahatma Gandhi.

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http://mathuravrindavan.com
Important Resource on Mathura & Vrindavan

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http://www.krishna.org
Prabhupada Hare Krishna News Network

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http://www.asitis.com
Bhagavad Gita As It Is Original by Prabhupada.

Hotels @ Dwarka

Hotel Damji www.hoteldamji.com Hotel Dwarkesh www.hoteldwarkesh.com Hotel Darshan www.nivalink.com/darshan/ Hotel City Palace www.hotelcitypalacedwarka.com Hotel Guru Prerna www.nivalink.com

OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF JAGAD MANDIR - DWARKA
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