Dwarka Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Dwarka is a city in Gujarat, India.
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Geography
It is located in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat. It is on the mouth of the Gomti River into Arabian Sea.
Holy City
The city derives it's name from word "Dwar" meaning door in Sanskrit. This city is one of the holiest city in Hinduism and one of the 4 main "dhams" along with Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram.
The Jagatmandir temple which houses the Lord Dwarkadhish a form of Lord Krishna.
Nageshwar Jyotirling, one of the 12 shrines to Lord Shiva is located near Dwarka.
History
The legend says that Lord Krishna renounced war in Mathura for the greater good (and hence the name Ranchodrai) and founded (and settled in) Dwarka.
It is said that after years of damage and destruction by the sea, this is the 7th city of Dwarka.
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