Dwarka is one of four most holy pilgrimage sites (Chardham) of Hindu faith and is associated with Lord Krishna’s life. Located on the western most tip of Saurastra (Gujarat), this giant ornate shrine is one of the most imposing five-storied structures of Hindu architecture in Gujarat on the confluence of river Arabian sea and Gomti [...]
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History of Bhalka Tirth
January 19th, 2010 by admin
The spot where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and struck by a arrow hile sleeping in a deerskin. It is said Lord Krishna was cremated at Dehotsarga at Triveni Ghat.
Closeby lies Somnath with its shrine built by Soma, the Moon God. The Majestic monument as it stands today is a recent replication of [...]
History of Gomati Ghat Temples
January 19th, 2010 by admin
Behind the Dwarkadish temple, flows the sacred Gomit river, the descended Ganges. The river meets the sea at Chakra-tirtha Ghat and it is believed to be one of the holy bathing center for devotees. There are a number of temples across the ghats, namely, the Panchanada Tirtha, Samudra Narayana Temple,Gomatiji Temple and Chakra Narayana.
Except [...]
