Dwarka - Wikipedia
WEBDwarka (pronunciation ⓘ) is a town and municipality of Devbhumi Dwarka district in the state of Gujarat. It is located on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti river at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch facing the Arabian Sea.
Dwarka: India's submerged ancient city - BBC
WEBJan 14, 2022 · The ancient India city of Dwarka, is said to have sunk beneath the Arabian Sea. Now, underwater archaeologists are looking for the foundations of its city walls to prove its existence.
Dvārakā - Wikipedia
WEBDvārakā, also known as Dvāravatī (Sanskrit द्वारका "the gated [city]", possibly meaning having many gates, or alternatively having one or several very grand gates), is a sacred historic city in the sacred literature of Hinduism, Jainism, [2][3] and Buddhism. [4][5][6] It is also alternatively spelled as Dvarika.
Dwarka: The Home of Krishna is a Gateway to Heaven and an …
WEBOct 18, 2015 · Dvārakā is mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two great epics of ancient India, as well as the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Skand Purana, Vishnu Purana and the Harivamsha. According to Hindu mythology, Dvārakā was a city where Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, once lived.
Underwater Dwarka: Exploring The Sunken City In Modern India
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · While modern-day Dwarka is dotted with numerous temples and monuments telling the tales of Lord Krishna’s birth and life, other than the stunning Dwarkadhish Temple, the ancient city of Dwarka can be explored by scuba diving in Beyt Dwarka.
Dwarka | Holy City, Hindu Pilgrimage, Coastal Town | Britannica
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Dwarka, town, southwestern Gujarat state, west-central India. It lies on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula, a small western extension of the Kathiawar Peninsula. Dwarka was the legendary capital of the god Krishna, who founded it after his flight from Mathura.
Dwarka – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBDwarka is a city and a municipality in Gujarat, India. Dwarkadish temple is one of the finest in India, and it dominates the city's small skyline. Sunset point near the Gomti river and its ghats are exceptionally beautiful at all times of day, though perhaps a …
Top 15 Things To Do In Dwarka City, Gujarat - Inditales
WEBMay 14, 2018 · Dwarka is an ancient city and a municipality of Devbhoomi Dwarka district in the state of Gujarat in northwestern India. There are a lot of historical places to visit for travellers who want to explore and learn something.
Dwarka | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBThe modern Dwarka is today one of the seven sacred towns of Hinduism, visited each year by pilgrims worshiping Krishna. The search for its submerged part began in the 1930s, and the first archaeological excavation took place in 1963.
Dwarka India- Dwarka Temple, Dwarka Temple India, Dwaraka …
WEBThe holy Dwarka temple is located in the state of Gujarat located on the West of India. It is an important pilgrimage for all Hindus and is considered to be the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna. In the bygone era, it is said that Dwarka was known as Kushasthali.