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Friday, February 17, 2012

Dwarkadheesh Temple

The Dwarkadish Temple, built in 1814, is a popular temple in the center of town. This is the most visited temple in Mathura. This temple is managed by followers of Vallabhacarya, by the Pusti-marg Gosvamis. In this temple there is a Deity of a four-armed form of Krishna known as Dwarkadhish or Dwarikanathaji (Lord of Dwarka), with a Deity of Rukmini by his side. Dwarka is located at the westernmost end of Gujarat and is where Krishna ruled as the king.

It is fairly interesting architecturally and there is a lot of activity inside. The walls and ceiling are beautifully painted with pastimes of Krishna.

How To Get Here This temple is a few minutes walk from Vishram Ghat, off a busy road. Everyone knows where this temple is located. It is located in the eastern part of Mathura, not far from the Yamuna River.