Mangla Aarti Attendance
OfficialPre-dawn first aarti of the day — most auspicious.
45 min
Highest Vaishnava merit of the day.
Free
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Shri Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir)
Lord Dwarkadhish (Krishna)•Dwarka, Gujarat
Official Temple WebsiteTimings
Opens 4–5 AM
See full schedule below
Main Festivals
4 major
Janmashtami
Dress Code
Traditional
Details below
Entry
Free
Pujas are paid
Book Puja via Darshya
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Official Temple Booking
Direct booking on the temple's official site
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Watch Live Darshan
Real-time video stream from the sanctum
About Shri Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir)
History
Dwarkadhish Temple, also called Jagat Mandir, dates to over 2,500 years ago — built by Vajranabha, the great-grandson of Lord Krishna, over Krishna's residential palace in the ancient submerged city of Dwarka. The present 5-storied, 78-metre-tall structure rests on 72 pillars and is built in Chalukya style; it was renovated and expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries. Dwarka is one of the four Char Dhams of India and one of the Sapta Puri sacred cities. Adi Shankaracharya established the Dwarka Sharada Peetham — one of his four mathas — here in the 8th century.
Significance
Considered the western pillar of India's Char Dham (with Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram). The flag atop the shikhara, depicting sun and moon, is changed 5 times every day — a tradition continuous for centuries. The temple stands on the banks of the Gomti river's confluence with the Arabian Sea.
About the Deity
A 2.25-foot black-stone (shyam-rang) murti of Lord Krishna in his royal Dwarkadhish form — four-armed, holding conch, discus, mace and lotus, adorned daily in changing fresh shringar (royal attire and ornaments).
Pujas Offered (6)
Abhishek of Dwarkadhish
OfficialPanchamrit abhishek of the Krishna murti in your name and sankalp.
45 min
Family blessings, removal of doshas.
₹1,100
Book Official Shringar Sponsor
OfficialSponsor one of the daily royal-attire dressings of Lord Dwarkadhish.
One Shringar slot
Prosperity, fulfilment of large sankalps.
₹5,100
Book Official Annakut Sponsor
OfficialSponsor a tier of the giant Annakut (food mountain) offered the day after Diwali.
Diwali / Govardhan day
Wealth, abundance, ancestral peace.
₹11,000
Book Official Flag-Hoisting Sponsor (Dhwaja Daan)
OfficialSponsor one of the 5 daily flag changes atop the temple shikhara — a unique living tradition.
15 min ceremony
Honour and dignity in society.
₹2,100
Book Official Garba-Daan (NRI Annual Prasad)
OfficialAnnual prasad-by-post to NRI subscribers with one festival sankalp pooja.
Subscription
Diaspora connection.
₹2,500
Book Official Festivals & Events
- JanmashtamiAugust / September — Krishna's birthday, peak celebration
- Annakut (Govardhan Pooja)October / November — day after Diwali
- Tulsi VivahNovember
- Holi (Festival of Colours)March
Plan Your Visit
How to Reach
Nearest Airport
Jamnagar Airport (137 km)
Nearest Railway
Dwarka Railway Station (2 km)
By Road
Auto-rickshaw or short walk from Dwarka Station. Buses from Jamnagar (137 km), Rajkot (220 km), Ahmedabad (440 km). Pair with Somnath via Porbandar coastal route.
Where to Stay
- Hotel The Saffron Stays Sea Pearl Dwarka
- Hotel Toran Tourist Bungalow (GTDC)
- Hotel Ashapuri
- Iskcon Guest House Dwarka
- Numerous dharmasalas near temple complex (Dwarkadhish Trust, ISKCON, Birla)
Nearby Attractions
- Bet Dwarka (island, Krishna's residence) — 30 km by road + ferry
- Nageshvar Jyotirlinga (15 km)
- Rukmini Devi Temple (2 km)
- Gopi Talav (20 km)
- Sudama Setu — pedestrian bridge over Gomti
- Dwarka Beach
Opening Hours
Morning
Mangla Aarti 6:30 AM; Darshan 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM; Snan Bhog 8:00 AM; Shringar 9:00 AM; Rajbhog 10:30 AM
Afternoon
Closed 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Evening
Uthapan 5:00 PM; Darshan 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Sandhya Aarti 7:00 PM; Shayan Aarti 9:00 PM
Dress Code
Traditional Indian attire preferred. Men: dhoti, kurta-pyjama or pant-shirt (full sleeves preferred). Women: saree or salwar-kameez with dupatta. No shorts, no sleeveless tops, no short skirts. Non-Hindus must obtain prior permission at the office.
Rules & Guidelines
- No photography inside the sanctum
- Mobile phones, leather items, food not permitted inside
- Non-Hindus must register at the temple office for permission to enter sanctum
- Strict dress code, especially during darshan hours
- Aarti timings strictly adhered to — gates close 30 min before aarti to seat devotees
Pilgrim's Note
Pair Dwarka with Somnath (230 km, 5 hr) and Bet Dwarka (30 km) for the classic 4-5 day Saurashtra coastal pilgrimage. Best season Oct–Feb.
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