DWARAKA 
The Earthly Abode of Lord Krishna

HISTORICITY

During the Golden age of Guptas, the self-same Dwaraka is found uttered and mentioned with utmost veneration as a pilgrim centre; and it was luring all classes of people throughout the year. It was deemed a thirtha of great spiritual significance and several references were made in the cultural and literary circles of those golden days. In the Solanki age, renovation and expansion activities were undertaken with great fervour both by pious public and enlightened rulers.

The rulers of Gurjaradesa and Rajasthan made numerous endowments from time to time and strove for the uninterrupted influx of pilgrims by catering to their needs, and also spending lavishly for the maintenance and continuance of traditional pujas in and out of seasons. Literature abounds evidence in abundance of this magnificent temple patronized and visited by the Pallavas, Maitrakas, Chavadas and Chalukyas.

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