The Samudra Narayana Temple (Sangam Narayana) is an imposing temple at the convergence of the sea and Gomati. Panchanada Tirtha consists of five sweet-water wells bordered by seawater. At Chakra Narayana, Lord Vishnu was manifested as a stone marked with a chakra on the seashore. The Gomatiji Temple has an image of the Gomati River in it, said to have been brought down from heaven by Vasistha Muni.
About Rukmini Devi Temple
January 19th, 2010 by admin
Rukmini Devi temple is the dwelling of Lord Krishna’s wife Rukmini. It is a small temple but rich with wonderful architectural masterpieces of 12th century. The temple walls are decorated with eye-catchy paintings and portrays of the pastimes associated with Krishna. Amongst a huge array of temples belonging to different periods in the history of Dwarka, the temple of Rukmini, an personification of Lakshmi is answerable in creating it a major traveler’s hub.
Built sometime in 12th century, Rukmini Devi Temple is devoted to one among the 16, 108 wives of Lord Krishna. It is situated 1.5 km north of the main town and is regarded as architectural masterpiece in Dwarka.
Bhalka Tirth
December 30th, 2009 by admin
Bhalka Tirth : The spot where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and struck by a arrow while sleeping under the tree. It is said Lord Krishna was cremated at Dehotsarga at Triveni Ghat. Close by lies Somnath with its shrine built by Soma, the Moon God. The Majestic monument as it stands today is a recent replication of the earlier construction. It is said that the original temple built by the Moon God was of gold. After it was razed to the ground it was rebuilt by Ravana in silver. |
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