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Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarka, Gujarat
15th-16th Century CE
The main temple of Dwarka, one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The five-storey temple stands on 60 pillars and is believed to be over 2,500 years old in origin.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Rajput
- Style
- Chalukya / Nagara
- Primary Deity
- Krishna (Dwarkadhish)
- Languages
- Gujarati, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
One of Char Dham pilgrimage sites. One of Sapta Puri (seven sacred cities). Built over legendary Krishna's palace
Architectural Features
Five-storey structure60 pillars72-pillar sabha mandapDwarkadhish flag (Dwaja)