Bet Dwarka :
Also known as Bet Shankhodar, was a full fledged port before the development of Okha Port. It was the residing of Lord Krishnas Queens. In the Temple of of the Bet, the idols of the queens such as Lakshmiji, Radhaji, Satyabhamaji, Jambuvantiji are main.On the Island there are 23 Shivalays, 20 Vaishnav Temples, 9 Hanuman Temples, 6 DeviTemples including other many temples.The Old Shankhnarayan Temple is belived to be built around V.S 1774. The Mahaprabhuji Baithak was built here by Shrimad Vallabhacharyaji in V.S 1535. There is also a place for Balramji. Bet Dwarka is about 3 KMS from Okha port.
Okha Port :
The natural harbour of okha was made into a port by the Gaikwad Dynasty ruler of Baroda , Shri Sayaji Rao Gaikwad on 14th February 1926 . Before that in 1925AD,Jamnagar Okha railway line had become operational. Before Okha port was developed, Arambhada was the main port and people used this place for going towards Bet Dwarka for pilgirmage. Mendarda Port was also used for the purpose.
Gopi Talav :
Gopis used to take bath in this lake so its called gopi talav. the red mud aroundt the lake is called `Gopi Chandan' here there are small and big Dharamshalas, Anandabawa Ashram, Kabir Ashram and Birla Dharamshala.
Shardapeetha :
Aadh Shankracharya in 491 AD, founded this peetha himself as the 4th peeth. Aadh Sankracharya had founded 4 peeths for withholding the traditions of India. Dwarka Shardapeeth operates Sharda Vidyapeeth Art College, an Indian Research Temple and a Museum.
Madhavpur :
Lord Krishna and Rukshmaniji married in Madhavpura , which is 60 KMS from Porbander. A large fair is held here in March – April. Dehotsarg, at Treveni Ghat is believed to be the site of Lord Krishnas mortal incarnations cremation. The Ahir community women of this area wear black even today.
Nageshwar Mahadeva Temple :
contains one of the 12 Shiva jyotirlings in an underground sanctum. It is 17 km from Dwarka. The jyotirling enshrined in the temple of Nagnath attracts thousands of pilgrims all round the year. This powerful jyotirlinga symbolizes protection from all poisons and those who pray to the Nageshwar therefore become poison free. This Shivaling is facing South, with the Gomugam facing East. There is a story for this position. A devotee by name Naamdev was singing bhajans in front of the Lord. Other devotees asked him to stand aside and not hide the Lord. To this Naamdev asked them to suggest one direction in which the Lord does not exist, so that he can stand there. The enraged devotees carried him and left him on the southside. To their astonishment, they found that the Ling was now facing South with the Gomukh facing east.Lord Shivas huge sitting idol here near Nageshwar Mahadev Temple is awe inspiring.
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