Jagat Mandir - The Temple of Dwarkadheesh
Located in the heart of the city approximately two kilometers from Dwarka railway station, Jagat Mandir is the seat of Lord Sri Krishna’s main temple at Dwarka situated on the banks of river Gomati. It was called as Trailokya Sundar Jagat Mandir, the temple of the Universe during Sri Krishna’s era. The presiding deity Lord Sri Krishna represents the four armed form (Chaturbhuja) of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu known as Trivikrama with Kounch, Disc, Mace and Lotus (Shanka, Chakra, Gada, Padma) in his four arms. Seated in the centre of the altar on a silver throne, the Deity is called as Dwarkadheesh (Ruler of Dwarka) and also known as Ranchodrai. The 2.25 ft. height majestic, charming and fascinating idol of the Deity is black in colour with the sanctum sanctorum fully decorated. The temple has two entrances. The main entrance (north entrance) is called “Moksha Dwar” (Door to Salvation) from where devotees enter the temple. This entrance leads to the main market. Other one, the sou...