Shree Dwarakadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mandir. It is a sacred Vaishnavite shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna as Dwarakadhish, the King of Dwarka. It is the part of the Char Dham Yatra. The temple is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea in Dwarka, Gujarat. If you’re planning a visit, this guide covers Dwarka Temple timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas for a divine pilgrimage.
Dwarka Temple Darshan Timings:
- Regular Days:
- Morning: 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Evening: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
- Festival Days (Janmashtami, Annakut, Holi):
- Extended hours: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Break: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Darshan is free for all devotees. Special Darshan charges ₹100 and VIP Darshan charges ₹500 to avoid huge crowed. During Janmashtami (August-September), arrive by 5:30 AM to avoid 2-3 hour queues.
Pooja Timings:
- Mangala Bhog: 6:30 AM (waking deity).
- Gwal Bhog: 8:00 AM (breakfast offering).
- Utsav Bhog: 9:00 AM (festival meal).
- Madhya Bhog: 10:30 AM (noon meal).
- Shayan Bhog: 8:00 PM (evening offering).
Special poojas like Tulsi Vivah (₹1000) shine during Annakut (October-November). Book at counters or contact temple office (+91-2892-234080).
Aarti Timings:
- Mangala Aarti: 6:30 AM.
- Madhya Aarti: 11:00 AM.
- Sandhya Aarti: 5:30 PM.
- Shayan Aarti: 8:30 PM.
The Sandhya Aarti at 5:30 PM is a highlight, arrive by 5:15 PM. During Holi (March), a 5:00 AM aarti adds festive vibes. Evening aartis require tickets charges ₹50-₹100.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Annaprasadam Seva: 12:00 PM.
- Pushpa Seva: 7:00 AM (floral offering).
- Dhwaja Seva: 6:00 AM (flag hoisting).
- Sahasranama Archana: 8:00 AM (1000-name chant).
Annaprasadam serves 10,000+ during Janmashtami. Permanent sevas like Saswatha Puja (₹10,000) are available.
How to Reach Dwarka Temple:
- By Road: 2 km from Dwarka Bus Stand.
- By Train: Dwarka Railway Station (3 km).
- By Air: Jamnagar Airport (127 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Men: Dhoti/kurta (no jeans). Women: Saree/salwar (no skirts).
- Best Time: Oct-Mar (15-25°C). Avoid Jun-Sep (monsoons).
- Note: No phones/cameras in sanctum. Use free cloakrooms.