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DWARAKADISH
TEMPLE
After
bath at any one of the ghats, pilgrims proceed straight to
Dwarakadish temple first. It is the principal shine and it was built
in 1814, by seth Gokul Das, who served the prince of Gwalior as
cashier. The idol of Sri Krishna about
3 feet in height is installed on a raised dias. It is quite
alluring. The North Indian adornment, adding colour and grace, cast
a spell on the devotees. One peculiar feature observed here is that
bhaktas, in addition to uttering the Lord's name loudly, throw coins
of all denominations into the enclosure, when the screen is drawn
aside where priests stand. The priests are Goswamis of kakrauli and
are enjoying hereditary rights. They conduct prayer services with a
zeal and
sincerity that deserves emulation. Vallabha Sampradaya
is followed in all the activities. The festivals, like the Jhoola
and Janmastami are celebrated every year with great pomp and show,
anal they attract lakhs of bhaktas, who participate in them with
great gusto.
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