Dwarka: " The Lost City of Lord Krishna "
History Dwarka, meaning "gateway to heaven" in Sanskrit, is considered Gujarat's first capital and is rich in history. Many ancient structures have been discovered underwater. A famous legend tells of a priest who, in a dream, was instructed by Lord Krishna to move his idol. In his haste, he made it incomplete. Another tale: Saint Mirabai combined with the idol of Krishna at Udupi is the place of Krishna idol that has come from Dwarka. The Dwarkadhish Temple is a key spiritual site, hosting ceremonies for Gugalis Brahmins, said to be blessed by Krishna himself. Indeed, archaeological evidence exists of a sunken city-state that dates back to 1500 BC. It is being said that the deity of Dwarkadhish Temple itself attracts metal objects and has magnetic properties. This phenomenon is still a mystery. Facts Fact 1: According to the ancient texts, Dwarka was being rebuilt six times after being submerged by the sea due to natural calamities and the current Dwarka is the sevent...