Overview
The Dwarkadhish temple, the Jagat Mandir, enshrines Śrī Kṛṣṇa as Lord of Dvārakā, the western dhāma of the Chār Dhām and one of the Sapta Mokṣapurīs. The temple is a registered public trust with the Government of Gujarat as sole trustee, managed day-to-day by a government-appointed Devasthan Samiti.
3 sources
- Oral tradition Chār Dhām pilgrimage tradition
- Purāṇa Garuḍa Purāṇa — Sapta Mokṣapurī śloka
- Official Dwarkadhish Temple, Devasthan Samiti — official site (dwarkadhish.org)
Sthala Purāṇa tradition
The Bhāgavata Purāṇa tells of Śrī Kṛṣṇa establishing his capital at Dvārakā after leaving Mathurā and ruling there through the Mahābhārata age. After his departure from the world, the sea rose and took the city, all but the sacred precinct of the Lord. The Sapta Mokṣapurī śloka preserves Dvārakā's place among the seven liberation-bestowing cities.
2 sources
- Purāṇa Bhāgavata Purāṇa (Skandhas 10–11)
- Purāṇa Garuḍa Purāṇa — Sapta Mokṣapurī śloka
Festivalspending
Festival calendar (Janmāṣṭamī above all) to be added once verified from the Devasthan Samiti's official pages — not shipped unsourced.
Visiting verified
- Darshan Hours
- Approx. 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; the temple notes timings may change on special days and festivals.✓ verified 2026-08-01 · official source
- Aarti Times
- Mangalā Ārti 6:30 AM; Śṛṅgāra Ārti 10:30–10:45 AM; Sandhyā Ārti 7:30–7:45 PM; Śayana Ārti 8:30–8:35 PM. Darshan pauses during Abhiṣeka Pūjā (8:00–9:00 AM), Rājbhog (12:00–12:20 PM) and Anosar (from 1:00 PM).✓ verified 2026-08-01 · official source
- Online Services
- Online donation (Renovation & Maintenance Fund, 80G exempt) and online Bhog/Seva via dwarkadhish.org; official live darshan stream.✓ verified 2026-08-01 · official source
Official
- Trust
- Registered trust (Bombay Public Trust reg. no. A-31, Jamnagar); Government of Gujarat sole trustee; managed by the Devasthan Samiti chaired by the District Collector, Devbhoomi Dwarka✓ verified 2026-08-01 · official source
- Website
- https://www.dwarkadhish.org/✓ verified 2026-08-01 · official source
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Part of circuit
- Collection
The Char Dham
Chār Dhām
Enshrines
- Deity
Vishnu
Viṣṇu
Where traditions differ, MandirPal shows each view with its sources and declares none of them absolute. Sacred narrative is labelled as tradition, history as documented evidence. Timings and rules change, so confirm with the official temple channel before you travel.