Description
The Dwarkadhish temple is dedicated to the Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name Dwarkadhish, or 'King of Dwarka'. The primary shrine of the 5-storied building, is supported by 72 pillars, and is also known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir. The temple is believed to be 2,200 - 2,000 years old. Temple was enlarged in the 15th- 16th century.
History
According to legends, the original temple was believed to have been built by Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha, at Lord Krishna's residential place. The temple became part of the Char Dham pilgrimage considered sacred by Hindus in India, after Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th century Hindu theologian and philosopher, visited the shrine. The other three being comprising Rameswaram, Badrinath and Puri. Even today a memorial within the temple is dedicated to his visit. Dwarakadheesh is the 108th Divya Desam of Lord Vishnu on the subcontinent, glorified in the Divya Prabandha sacred texts.
Facts/Mythology
According to legends, the original temple was believed to have been built by Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha, at Lord Krishna's residential place. The temple became part of the Char Dham pilgrimage considered sacred by Hindus in India, after Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th century Hindu theologian and philosopher, visited the shrine. The other three being comprising Rameswaram, Badrinath and Puri. Even today a memorial within the temple is dedicated to his visit. Dwarakadheesh is the 108th Divya Desam of Lord Vishnu on the subcontinent, glorified in the Divya Prabandha sacred texts.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
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