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Dwarkadhish Temple / Jagat
Mandir
Dwaraka is known all over the
world for the Dwarkadhish
temple, the 'Lord of Dwarka',
also known as the Jagat
Mandir or the temple of the
world. This temple was
constructed over 1400 years
ago and houses the image of
Lord Krishna. This temple
attracts pilgrims from all
over the world. This temple
is magnificently built on
the traditional lines and
has five floors supported by
60 columns. The temple is
profusely carved from the
base to the pinnacle. The
temple is built of
sandstone. The interior is
simple while the exterior is
covered with elaborate
carvings. Some
of the major festivals of Janmashtami and Navratri are
celebrated with great
enthusiasm and rejoicing in
the Dwarka. After visiting
the main temple, some of the
devotees visit the
Shankhoddhar Beyt.
Other Temples
Besides the Dwarkadhish
temple, there is a
popular temple dedicated
to Rukmini, the Lord
Krishna's wife, who is
also considered as an
incarnation of Lakshmi,
the goddess of wealth
and beauty. There are
various other temples
which are dedicated to
Mirabai and Narsinh
Mehta and Shank Narayan.
This temple is dedicated to
the Matsyavatar, the
incarnation of Vishnu as a
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