Dwarkadhish Temple
દ્વારકાધીશ મંદિર
Dwarka, Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat
About
The Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'. The temple is located at Dwarka, Gujarat.
The main shrine of the five-storied building, supported by 72 pillars, is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir. The temple's towering spire reaches a height of 78 metres and features a large flag bearing the sun and moon. The original temple was believed to have been built by Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha.
The temple is a prominent part of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. It stands on a small hillock accessible via two main gateways: the Swarga Dwar (Gate to Heaven) and the Moksha Dwar (Gate to Liberation).