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to this visit. Over the years and decades the carvings and sculptural detailing within the Near Gomti River, Dwarka, ISKCON Temple, Bhavan Road, temple grew in fame and size. More and temple. 361335, India Bharatiya Bhavan, Dwarka, Gujarat, more pilgrims visited the temple to pay 361335, India Also known as Jagat Mandir and Nija Mandir, homage to Lord Krishna. Rituals and Festivals The sacred flag atop the in Dwarka, Gujarat the temple holds a special significance to 3 Rukshamanee Mandir is one of the four holiest Hindu In 1241 A.D the temple was under attack by the devotees. It is made up of 52 yards of sites () in India. The other three Mohammad Shah and parts of the temple cloth and 52 flags joined together to form a being the was destroyed. 5 fought valiantly single piece. The flag carries the symbol of Temple in (Orissa), to save the temple and became martyrs. the Sun and the Moon. The various colours in Rameshwar Shrines dedicated to them lie close to the represent the various characteristics that () and temple. There have been other instances are positive and beneficial in life. Temple in Badrinath when this temple had been under attack, (Uttaranchal). Built in the ancient town of but no major damages were incurred. It was Devotees usually take a bath in the Gomti Dwarka, known for being the capital of Lord repeatedly restored and renovated by the river before entering through the Krishna, the temple is built along the banks ruling Swarga Dwar to take of the Gomti river. It also is the 108th Maharajas and Britishers. The last darshan. is the most dedicated to Lord attempted attack was in 1965 by the important festival here. The celebrations Rukshamanee Mandir, Okha .  Navy. begin with the Highway, 1.5 Kms from Main Town, Mangala Arti followed by the holy bath ( Dwarka, Gujarat, 361335, India The TempleThis is a temple, i.e, Abhishek), adorning of clothes ( Legend it follows the Vaishnavik rituals and Shringar), 4 Nageshwar Temple guidelines created by Swami Arti, offering food to Lord ( It is believed that the original Dwarkadheesh Vallabhacharya. The main is Lord Rajbhog) and many other rituals. Temple was built in 400 BC by Lord Krishna's Krishna. grandson, Vajranabha, who built it on top of 2 ISKCON Temple Lord Krishna's abode ( Hari Griha). ArchitectureIt is a 5 storeyed limestone structure supported by 72 pillars. There are two entrances to the shrine. The northern History one is called the Moksha Dwar (Gate to Salvation) and is Archeological studies show the temple to be accessible from the main market. The more than 2500 years old. Dwarkadhish southern gate is the Swarga Dwar (Gate to Temple became a part of the sacred Char Heaven) and it leads down some steps to Daarukavanam, Dwarka, Gujarat Dham after Adi Guru Shankaracharya paid a the Gomti river. Successive ruling dynasties 361345, India visit here sometime during the 8th century. have left their mark in the form of intricate A memorial within the temple is dedicated Located around 12 km from Gomti, Dwarka Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/dwarka page 3

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Dwarka, making your wait a little longer, but totally Teen Batti Chowk, , Dwarka, Near Bhadrakali Chowk, Dwarka, attracts thousands of devotees all round the worth it. Gujarat, 361335, India India year.  A Rs. 80 lso known as Nageshwar Mahadev, the A small and simple restaurant, temple was initially built to protect all the Kant Lodge offers you a wide variety of A good airconditioned restaurant serving pilgrims from the poison of evil attacks and dishes across cuisines. You can choose from local Indian food at reasonable prices. help them live a poison free life. And, it still North Indian dishes, a typical Gujarati Thali 5 Hotel Abhiva continues to serve the same or South Indian snacks like Dosas and Idlis. Try their special Dwarka Khichadi, easy on purpose. While, the Shivalingam faces the tummy and great to taste! You can also the South, the Gomugam can be observed in Kant Lodge restaurant is nibble on some delicious Gujarati snacks or the North. centrally located at Teen-Batti chowk, order up a full fledged Indian or Chinese making it easily accessible between your meal. Good for a hygienic meal in a 5 Gomati Ghat temple-hopping and sightseeing tours. comfortable setting, the bill here will also be easy on your pockets. 2 Chhappan Bhog Multi-Cuisine Restaurant 3 Arti Restaurant

Gomti Ghat, Dwarka, Gujarat, 361335, India

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+91-90990-79080, +91-90990-79081, Near Dwarikadheesh Temple, Eat +91-90990-79082 Dwarka, India 5 Places Rs. 120 http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-dwarka-lp-1137727 The in-house restaurant of Goverdhan A restaurant that serves good quality Indian Greens Resort, this multi-cuisine restaurant vegetarian food. 1 Kant Lodge has a strong focus on tradition Gujarati cuisine. A clean, simple and cosy restaurant, 4 Sharanam you'll find the service here friendly and warm. The food is prepared fresh here, Dwarka Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/dwarka page 4

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See A: Dwarkadhish Mandir B: ISKCON Temple C: Rukshamanee Mandir D: Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple E: Gomati Ghat Accommodation F: Mercure Dwarka - An Accorhotels Brand G: Hotel Shree Gurukrupa H: The Grand Dwarika I: Mercure Dwarka - An Accorhotels Brand J: Hotel Shree Gurukrupa K: The Grand Dwarika L: Mercure Dwarka - An Accorhotels Brand M: Hotel Shree Gurukrupa N: The Grand Dwarika Food O: Kant Lodge P: Chhappan Bhog Multi-Cuisine Restaurant Q: Arti Restaurant R: Sharanam S: Hotel Abhiva