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Jagad Mandir and Land of Lord Krishna.... The beautiful temple rises up to a height of 51.8 mts. Also known as the Jagat Mandir, the temple has two Sikhara.

Architecture:

A temple was built at the site around 400 BC by Vajranabhji, the great grandson of Lord Krishna, however the present structure was built during the 16th century in a typical Chalukyan style of architecture. The Nij shikhar (The longer sikhar) is where the deity of Lord Dwarkadhish is placed. The huge temple consists of 60 exquisitely carved pillars and a number of sculptures that de

pict the influence of various dynasties such as the Guptas, Pallavas and Chavdas (referring to Chavda Kingdom) that ruled Dwarka over the years. The entrance to the temple is from the north, also known as the Moksha Dwaar while towards the south is the Swarg Dwaar, from where a series of steps leads down to the banks of river Gomti. According to legend, the temple was constructed in a single day by Vishwakarma, the lord of construction. The deity of Lord Dwarkadhish is made of shiny black stone and is about 2.25 ft in height. The four hands of the Lord carries a conch, wheel, a metallic weapon and a lotus each and is popularly known as 'Shankh Chakra Gada Padma Chaturbhuj'. It is said that the deity was hidden for years to protect it from invaders while another deity brought from the Rukmini temple was installed in its absence. The original deity was reinstalled during the 16th century after the construction of the new temple. Temple Specialties

* The flag atop the temple shows the sun and moon.
* The flag is changed from 5 times a day, but the symbol remains the same.
* The pristine condition of the temple and an important discovery in its surrounding has led to the nomination of UNESCO world cultural heritage site status to the temple.
* There are two styles of building a temple, Dwarkadhish temple is built in Shaiv style whereas Bet-Dwarka temple is built in Vaishnav style

Salient features

* The temple is a five-storey structure built on seventy-two pillars.
* The temple spire is 78.3m high.
* The temple is constructed of limestone which is still in pristine condition.
* The temple shows intricate sculptural detailing done by successions of dynasties that ruled the region. The structure was not expanded much by these works.
* Lord Krishna's grandson, Vajranabha, is said to have built the original temple of Dwarkadhish over the hari-griha (Lord Krishna's residential place).
* The sanctum of the temple is formed by the Jagat Mandir, or Nija Mandir, dating back at least 2500 years.
* The Jagat Mandir has a tall tower and a hall of audience.
* There are two entrances to the temple. The main entrance (north entrance) is called "Moksha Dwara" (Door to Salvation). This entrance takes one to the main market. The south entrance is called "Swarga Dwara" (Gate to Heaven).
* Outside this doorway are 56 steps that leads to the Gomati River

22/08/2011

Happy Janmastami...:-)

29/06/2011

Jai shree Krishna People....

15/06/2011

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30/05/2011

Jai shree Krishna...

22/05/2011

Good Morning to all ppl...

Jai shree Krishna...

12/05/2011

Hello Friends....agar Krishna aap se kuch mangne ko kahe to aap kya mangoge???

Jai shree Krishna...

09/05/2011

Thanks Krishna for another day u r my bestest buddy 4ever....
Good Morning krishna and to alllll u Guys...

Jai Shree Krishna...
(Speak loudly)

07/05/2011

Jai shree krishna...hari bol...

04/05/2011

Bolo sab Bankebihari lal ki Jai(I want echo from all of you)

fir se bolte hai "Bankebihari lal ki Jaiiiiiii...."

02/05/2011

Hey Kanha Good Morning thnx for another day mere yaar mere shona mere swthrt....I love you..:))

Good mrng 2 all of u too...
Jai shree Krishna...

29/04/2011

Jai shree Krishna....
Jai shree Dwarkadhish....

28/04/2011

There are 6 evils that Holy Gita says one should avoid..

1. Lust
2. Anger
3. Greed
4. Deep emotional Attachment
5. Arrogance
6. Jealousy

These 6 charactristics prevent the person from attaining Moksha...

Jai Shree Krishna...

22/04/2011

JAI SHREE KRISHNA.........

18/04/2011

Doha
Shri guru charan saraj raj, Nij manu mukur sudhare |
Barnau raghubar bimal jasu, Jo dhayak phal chare ||
Budhihien tanu jaanke, Sumerao pavan-kumar |
Bal budhi vidhya dehu mohe, Harhu kales bikar ||

Chopai
Jai hanuman gyan gun sagar |
Jai kapise tehu lok ujagar ||
Ram dut atulit bal dhama |
Anjani putra pavan sut nama ||
Mahabir bikram bajragee |
Kumati nivas sumati ke sangi ||
Kanchan baran biraj subesa |
Kann kundal kunchit kesa ||
Haat vajar ao dheja biraje |
Kandhe muj janeu sajee ||
Sankar suvan kesrinandan |
Tej pratap maha jag bandhan ||
Vidhyavan gune aati chatur |
Ram kaaj kaibe ko aatur ||
Prabhu charit sunibe ko rasiya |
Ram lakhan sita maan basiya ||
Susham roop dhari siyahi dhikhava |
Bikat roop dhari lank jarava ||
Bhim roop dhari asur sahare |
Ramchandra ke kaaj savare ||
Laye sanjeevan lakhan jiyaye |
Shriraghuvir harsha ure laye ||
Raghupati kinhe bahut badai |
Tum mam preye bharat sam bhai ||
Sahart badan tumarhu jas gavey |
Aas kahi shripati kant lagavey ||
Sankadeek bhramadhi munisa |
Narad sarad sahit ahisa ||
Jam kuber digpal jaha thi |
Kavi kovid kahi sake kaha thi ||
Tum upkar sughuv kehina |
Ram milaye raj pad denha ||
Tumraho mantra vibhekshan mana |
Lankeshvar bhaye sab jag jaan ||
Jug sahes jojan per bhanu |
Linyo tahi madhur phal janu ||
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi |
Jaldhi ladhi gaye acraj nahi ||
Durgam kaaj jagat ke jete |
Sugam anugrah tumre tete ||
Ram duaare tum rakhvare |
Hoot na aagya binu pasare ||
Sab sukh lahai tumhre sarna |
Tum rchak kahu ko daarna ||
Aapan tej samharo aape |
Teno lok hakte kape ||
Bhut pesach nikat nahi aaveh |
Mahavir jab naam sunaveh ||
Nase rog hare sab peera |
Japat nirantar hanumat bal bira ||
Sankat se hanuman chudave |
Maan kam bachan dayan jo lavey ||
Sab per ram tapasvi raja |
Tin ke kaaj sakal tum saja ||
Aur manorat jo kayi lave |
Tasuye amit jeevan phal pavey ||
Charo guj pratap tumarah |
Hai prasidh jagat ujeyara ||
Sadhu sant ke tum rakhvare |
Asur nikandan ram dulare ||
Ashat sidhi navnidhi ke data |
As var deen jaanki mata ||
Ram rasayan tumhre pasa |
Sada raho raghupati ke dasa ||
Tumreh bhajan ram ko bhavey |
Janam janam ke dukh bisravey ||
Ant kaal raghubar pur jaie |
Jaha janam hari bhagat kahaei ||
Aur devta chitna dhareyo |
Hanumat seye sarav sukh karaei ||
Sankat kate mite sab pera |
Jo sumere hanumat balbira ||
Jai jai jai hanuman gusai |
Kripa karo guru dev ke naai ||
Jo sat bar pat kar koi |
Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hoai ||
Jo yahe pade hanuman chalisa |
Hoye sidhi sa ke goresa ||
Tulsidas sada hari chera |
Kijeye nath hridaye maha dera ||

Doha
Pavantnaye sankat haran, Mangal murti roop |
Ram lakhan sita sahet, Hridaye basau sur bhup ||

HAPPY HANUMAN JAYANTI

18/04/2011

Good Morning Krishna...
Thanks for another day Kaalu....hehehe :)
And good Morning to all...
Jai Shree Krishna...:)

17/04/2011

JAI RADHEY JAI RADHEY RADHEY ...
JAI RADHEY SHREE RADHEY....
JAI KRISHNA JAI KRISHNA KRISHNA ..........
JAI KRISHNA SHREE KRISHNA......

15/04/2011

♥ Hare Rama Hare Rama ♥
♥ Rama Rama Hare Hare ♥
♥ Hare Krishna Hare Krishna ♥
♥ Krishna Krishna Hare Hare ♥

12/04/2011

Ram jinka naam hai,
Ayodhya jinka dhaam hai,
Aise Raghunandan ko hamara pranam hai,
Aapko aur apke parivaar ko Ram Navami ki haardik shubhkaamnaye.
Let us pray sacred mantras, in the praise of eternal savior:
"Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram". Wish you be accompanied
with auspiciousness and blessings of Rama Navami ....

HAPPY RAMNAVMI

09/04/2011

Hello frnds....
Su-Prabhatam and Jai shree Krishna....

06/04/2011

Darshan Do Ghanashyam Natha Mori Akhiyan Pyasi Re..
Darshan Do Ghanashyam Natha Mori Akhiyan Pyasi Re..
Darshan Do Ghanashyam...

Mandir mandir murat teri
Phir bhi na dekhi surat teri....(2)
Yuga bite na aayi milan ki
Puran masi re..........
Darshan Do Ghanshyam Natha Mori Akhiyan Pyasi Re..
Darshan Do Ghanshyam..

Dwar daya ka jab to khole
Pancham sura main gunga bole....(2)
Andha dekhe langada chalkar.....(2)
Pahonche kashi re.....
Darshan do Ghanashyam Natha Mori Akhiyan Pyasi Re
Darshan do Ghanashyam....

Pani pikar pyas buzaoon
Nainan ko kaise samazaoon.......(2)
Aankha micholi aba to chhodo
Man ke vasi re....
Darshan do Ghanashyam Natha Mori Akhiyan Pyasi Re...(2)

28/03/2011

love u krishna
love u krishna
love u krishna
love u krishna
N love u all my Members of Shree Dwarkadhish Temple
love to all...

Love...the one and only marvellous thing which can gain anything....

***Jai Shree Krishna****Love U Krishna****

19/03/2011

Wish You A Very Happy Holi :)

May Krishna Bless You :)

18/03/2011

Jai shree krishna

17/03/2011

EKADASHI/AMALKI EKADASHI

SIGNIFICANCES

Ekadashi fasting is not merely act of willingly abstaining from grain food/ all food during the Ekadashi time but it’s a practice to control one’s other urges too. One is also supposed to control lust, anger, pride, jealousy, faultfinding and greed on this day and should try to carry out the same in his regular life.

Who should fast on Ekadasi

Ekadasi fasting is not meant for brahmacaris or sannyasis, nor only for widows. According to the scriptures, anyone older than five years of age should observe Ekadasi.

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17/03/2011

Jai shree Krishna.........

16/03/2011

motu motu gaploo gaploo gol gapa KRISHNA.. :)
jai shree KRISHNA..

***♥♥*** Hare KRISHNA***♥♥***

08/03/2011

07/03/2011

Jai shree Krishna..........

03/03/2011

ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ

Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe SugandhiM Pushti-vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaan- Mrityor-muksheeyamaamRtaat

Om. O three-eyed one (Lord Shiva), we worship you, the One of sublime fragrance who is the source of all vitality, growth and splendour. Just as a ripe cucumber is plucked from its vine, May we transcend death and gain Immortality.

ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ

02/03/2011

JAI SHIV SHANKAR BHOLENATH!!!
Bless us with the happy & peaceful life with noble wisdom.
May there be peace in every home!!!

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01/03/2011

Jai shree Krishna.......

28/02/2011

Guys with ur support we have reachd 200 members today...thnx

Jai Shree Krishna & Jai Dwarkadhish...........

23/02/2011

jai shree krishna

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