2 Nigth 3 Day Dwarka Somnath Darsan

Visit:
Dwarkadhish Temple:
The famous Dwarkadhish Temple is located in the pilgrim district of Dwarka. The temple is dedicated to Hindu
God Krishna and is also known as the Jagat Mandir. The Dwarkadhish Temple has two entrances on the north
and south called the Moksha Dwar and SwargaDwar respectively. The various Aartis and Poojas that are done
on a timely basis are very spiritual to watch. The temple structure is also a very important feature with its giant
pillars and the 56 steps that leads to the Gomti River Banks on the face of the Arabian Sea. The Dwarkadhish
Temple is a must visit tourist location in Gujarat worth a memorable trip.The temple receives great patrons of
religious disciples and one can surely get allured by the grand reception around. It has a flag at the top which
shows both the sun and the moon. The flag gets changed 5 times every day having the same symbol. The main
temple is hugely built with 72 pillars supporting it.Bet Dwarka is famously associated with ancient Vedas dating back to the Mahabharata. The small island also
signifies proof in the ancient Indus Valley civilization. The Sri Krishna Temple here is known to feed Brahmins
as the old belief continues of Lord Krishna being fed with rice at this spot by his friend Sudama. The devotees
here follow the same practice by offering rice to Brahmins present there. The Lord Krishna idol that is
worshipped here is considered to be crafted by Rukmini. Hindu sage Sri Vallabhacharya is credited with the
establishment of the temple near to 500 years ago. Beyt Dwarka has been featured in the Mahabharata as well
as SkandaPurana. As per Umashankar Joshi, Antardvipa who has been referred to as SabhaParva in
Mahabharata identified as Yadava of Dwarka who used to travel by boats. . Beyt Dwarka derives its name from
Shankhodhar which is an island full of conch shells. The archeological remains that are found below the sea
also suggest that there was a settlement that existed during the times of Late Harrappan era. The period can
be dated to the times of Maurya Empire and a part of the Okha Mandal or Kishdwip. In the inscription by
Simhaditya in the 574 AD, Dwarka has also been mentioned.
Nageshwar Temple:
The Nageshwar Jyotirling temple of Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyortirlingas and a mentionable religious shrine
that is marked in the Shiva Purana. The temple complex is compact and built to accommodate a fair share of
pilgrims. The main idol of Shiva is worshipped with daily Aradhanas and Aartis and the idol and the idol is 25m
in height. The self-existence of the Nageshwar Jyotirling goes back to the stories of how the temple got is
name Darakavana from the deoghar trees. The followers believe that Lord Shiva appeared here from the ray of
light giving it the name. Early religious sages believed that there are 64 Shiv Jyotirling among which the
Nageshwar Jyoti is one. In the Hindu Purana of the Shiva the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12Jyoti
religious shrines. The Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple also is believed to be about the evil sprite called Daruka.
Daruka attacked a follower of Shiva named Supriya and trapped him under the sea in Darukavana, where
snakes and many other demons resided. Many other humans were also taken captive in the underwater
demon land. Legends say the imprisoned people led by Supriya started praying to Lord Shiva chanting his name
and the Lord actually appeared to free him off theirThe Rukmini Devi Temple is a temple in Dwarka, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away from Dwarka, India. It is dedicated
to Rukmini, Krishna’s chief queen. The temple is said to be 2,500 years old but in its present form it is inferred
to belong to the 12th century. It is a richly carved temple decorated with sculptures of gods and goddesses on
the exterior with the sanctum housing the main image of Rukmini. Carved naratharas (human figures) and
carved gajatharas (elephants) are depicted in panels at the base of the tower. An interesting legend is narrated
to justify separate dwelling temples, far away from each other, for Rukmini and her husband Krishna. It is said
that at the request of sage Durvasa (who was renowned for his short temper and bestowing curses) Krishna
and Rukmini pulled a chariot taking sage Durvasa to their house for dinner. On the way, when Rukmini asked
for water to quench her thirst, Krishna drew Ganges water, by prodding the ground with his toe, for her to
drink. Rukmini quenched her thirst with the Ganges water. But Durvasa felt insulted as Rukmini did not have
the courtesy to offer him water to drink. He, therefore, cursed her that she would live separately from her
husband.

Somnath Mahadev Temple:
The historic Somnath Temple is an epitome of religious devotion of Lord Shiva in Veraval, Saurashtra. The
temple is worshipped widely as it is considered as one of the first of the Shiva Jyotirlingas as mentioned in the
Puranas. The Shiva temple here is considered very pious due to its rich religious history. Somnath refers to the
name given to Lord Shiva or the Almighty of the Soma. The temple has been built and renovated many times
from the time of its inception due to wars between Hindu and Muslim kings. The temple is known as the
Shrine of the Eternal for the Shiva Jyotirlingas. Every day, three pujas are done in the temple which attracts
major tourist in huge numbers. The temple is built in proper Hindu architecture with pillars and a flag on the
roof of the highest point. The legends about the temple revolve around the Moon God Soma who was believed
to have taken a bath at this point of the river confluence. The Moon God was losing his shine owning to a curse
[14/03, 8:32 pm] Veer Bhogya Vasundhara: and redeemed it back after the dip according to the Hindu mythology. The pilgrim spot of the Somnath Temple
is at the mouth of the three mythological rivers of Saraswati, Hiran and Kapilla. The first stone of the temple is
said to be built centuries ago. The Seuna kings that time had built another establishment of it at the same spot
during the period of 649CE. The temple has been attacked many times by the Arabs in the past but was
erected every time by the following Hindu dynasties. The Somnath Temple is also believed to be first built from
wooden structures but was raided soon after by foreign invaders. Solanki king Mularaja is said to have built the
first temple at this changing the old outlook of it.
Feel the divinity in the evening arti and watch the Light and Sound Show to feel the grandeur of the
Somnath Temple.