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     • Dwarka (pronunciation ⓘ) is a town and municipality of Devbhumi Dwarka district in the state of Gujarat. It is located on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti river at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch facing the Arabian Sea.
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   Where is Dwarka located?

   • It is located on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti river at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch facing the Arabian Sea. Dwarka has the Dwarkadhish Temple dedicated to Krishna, which is one of four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites called the Chardham founded by Adi Shankaracharya at the four corners of the country.

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   Why is Dwarka important?

   • One of the seven holy pilgrimage centres in India, the city of Dwarka is not only of religious importance, but also archaeological. The city's ancient incarnation, referred to in the epic Mahabharata as the ancient kingdom of Krishna, was spread across almost 84km as a fortified city where the Gomti River and the Arabian Sea meet.

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   Did ancient Dwarka exist?

   • Archaeological expeditions carried out in the past and recent excavations by underwater archaeologists affirm the existence of the ancient city of Dwarka, believed to be submerged centuries ago with the rise in sea level.

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   Did the ancient India city of Dwarka sunk under the Arabian Sea?

   • The ancient India city of Dwarka, is said to have sunk beneath the Arabian Sea. Now, underwater archaeologists are looking for the foundations of its city walls to prove its existence. One of the seven holy pilgrimage centres in India, the city of Dwarka is not only of religious importance, but also archaeological.

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   Dwarka (pronunciation ⓘ) is a town and municipality of Devbhumi Dwarka district in the state of Gujarat. It is located on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula on the right bank of the Gomti river at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch facing the Arabian Sea.

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   Jan 14, 2022 · The ancient India city of Dwarka, is said to have sunk beneath the Arabian Sea. Now, underwater archaeologists are looking for the foundations of its city walls to prove its existence.

5. www.gujaratexpert.com › how-to-reach-dwarkaDwarka Location - How to Reach Dwarkadhish & Route Map

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   This holy city is located in Gujarat’s Saurashtra Peninsula at its western tip and within the district of Jamnagar. Also, it falls on River Gomti’s right bank. The latitudinal and longitudinal extents for Dwarka are 23 degree 14’ N and 69 degree 01’ E. How to Reach. By Bus:

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Dwarka, town, southwestern Gujarat state, west-central India. It lies on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula, a small western extension of the Kathiawar Peninsula. Dwarka was the legendary capital of the god Krishna, who founded it after his flight from Mathura.

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   Feb 26, 2024 · Learn more about the ancient city of Dwarka, near the iconic Dwarkadhish Temple, believed to have been submerged underwater for centuries. By Pyusha Chatterjee Published: Feb 26, 2024 06:09 PM IST4 min read. The Dwarkadhish Temple as seen from Gomti Sangam Ghat, Dwarka. Image credit: O'SHI/ Shutterstock.

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   Jan 28, 2024 · The sunken city of Dwarka, located on the westernmost tip of India near the Arabian Sea, is a site steeped in history and mythology. Believed to have been the dwelling place of Lord Krishna, Dwarka’s submergence has given rise to countless legends and stories.

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    Oct 18, 2015 · The modern city of Dwarka (meaning ‘Gateway to Heaven’ in Sanskrit) is located in the north-western Indian state of Gujarat. This city is regarded as one of the most prominent Chardham (the four sacred pilgrimage sites of Hinduism), and one of the seven most ancient religious sites in the country (the other six being Ayodhya, Mathura ...