Dwarkadhish Temple
About Dwarkadhish Temple
Far From City: 2 kms from city center
Cost:
About Dwarkadhish Temple
Weather:
Time Required:1-2 hrs
Open Time:
During Summers-
Morning- 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM,Evening- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM,
During Winters-
Morning- 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM,Evening- 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost:No entry fee
Architecture of Dwarkadhish Temple
Built by a staunch devotee of the Lord, Seth Gokul Das Parikh in the year 1814, Dwarkadhish temple is famous for its architecture and paintings. The temple complex has quite a large premise. The main building is magnificently carved in Rajasthani style entrance with a few steep steps leading to the main courtyard. In the centre of the yard are three rows of richly carved pillars supporting a beautiful painted ceiling. The paintings depict the life story of Lord Krishna.
Inside Dwarkadhish Temple
When you climb the few steep steps leading to the inside of the magnificent temple, the very first thing that you see are the five rows of beautifully carved pillars, which divide the whole courtyard into three different segments; the right lane is for women and the extreme left one for men. In the center lane, the entry is prohibited other than for those having VIP pass. A huge box is kept there for dropping offering for the Lord.
In the front of the yard is the garbhagriha or sanctum sanctorum where the holy Idol is placed. When the Darshan is closed, a curtain is drawn over the entrance. While waiting for the curtains to be opened, you can soak in the beautiful painting on the walls and the ceiling of the courtyard. The painting portrays the scene of the birth of Krishna and the performance of Raas Dance by him among several others. Apart from the main idol, you can also see idols of several other Hindu deities and small tulsi plant which is the Lord's beloved and is revered by his devotees.
Dwarkadhish Temple Festivals
Janmashtami:Janamastami or the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated with zest and enthusiasm in the whole city. At the temple, the idol is bathed with water, milk, and curd and is cradled in a Palana (crib). The devotees dance and enjoy.
Hindola Utsav:During the Hindu month of Shravan (August-September), the idol is placed inside a Hindola (swing set). The Hindola itself is very intricately carved, and there is a different one every day.
Things To Do at Dwarkadhish Temple
1. In the morning, you can go to the nearby sacred Vishram ghat at the banks of Holy river Yamuna and offer your prayers of her in form of milk and pedas.
2. Before the first darshan of the day (6:00 AM) and after the last darshan (7:30 PM) you can go to the Vishram ghat and enjoy the Yamuna aarti.
3. Dwarkadhish temple is situated in the cultural hub of Mathura city. Around the temple are various small shops selling bangles, clothes and eatables. These shops make shopping here a real treat.
Dwarkadhish Temple Timings
Summer Timing
Mangla: 6:30 AM - 7:00 AMShringar: 7:40 AM - 7:55 AMGwal: 8:25 AM - 8:45 AMRajbhog: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Utthanpan: 4:00 PM - 4:20 PMBhog: 4:45 PM - 5:05 PMAarti: 5:20 PM - 5:40 PMSayan: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Winter Timing
Mangla: 6:30 AM - 7:00 AMShringar: 7:40 AM - 7:55 AMGwal: 8:25 AM - 8:45 AMRajbhog: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMUtthanpan: 3:30 PM - 3:50 PMBhog: 4:20 PM - 4:40 PMAarti: 6:00 PM
Best time to visit Dwarkadhish Temple
You can visit the temple anytime during the year. However, it's best to avoid the summer months as the weather is quite hot and humid at that time.
To have a complete experience of the serenity of the temple, visit it during the two most important festivals celebrated in the region, Janmashtami and Holi.
How to Reach Dwarkadhish Temple
The temple is around 3.5 km from Mathura Junction Railway station. For there, you can easily take an auto rickshaw or cycle rickshaw to reach the temple. It would take an average of 15-20 commute time.
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Best Restaurants Nearby
At a very little distance from the temple, there is a very famous sweet shop called Brijwasi Pedawala. The pedas and laddu of the shop are very famous and even more delicious.
At evenings, you can enjoy the delicious chaat on the street right outside the temple.
Tips
1. Photography is strictly prohibited in the temple complex.2. Beware of the pick pocketers.3. Take special care of your footwear as there are a lot of monkeys in the area, eager to take them as soon as you look away.4. The temple is always full of crowd, so if in case you do not want to get trapped in it, you can do the darshan on the tv screen put in the courtyard.5. There are some vendors selling flowers and garlands outside. You can buy some for a nominal amount and shower them on the Lord during aarti.
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