‘Pancha Dwaraka‘ is a spiritual journey to the 5 Lord Krishna temples – Dwarkadhish Temple (Dwarka), Bet Dwarka (Dwaraka), Shrinathji Temple (Nathdwara), Ranchhodraiji Temple (Dakor), Dwarkadhish Temple (Kankroli). Myoksha Travels arranges Pancha Dwaraka Temple Tour Package.
Apart from these places, there are 4 more temples which combined together form the Nava Dwaraka – Mukti Dwarka, Rukmini Dwarka, Sudhama Dwarka, and Moola Dwarka. The pilgrimage to these temples is popular as Panch Dwarka Yatra.
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This guide explains the significance of the Pancha Dwarka Temples, map, travel itinerary, tour packages and frequently asked questions about Panch Dwarka.
List of Pancha Dwaraka Temples
1. Dwarka
Also called Dwarkadhish Temple, this is the main temple in Panch Dwarka that stands on the banks of the Gomti river. There is also a small shrine for Gomti Devi. This temple is also a part of the most famous Char Dham Yatra. It is historically considered as the capital of Lord Krishna’s kingdom.
2. Bet Dwarka
Bet Dwarka is an island in the Arabian Sea coast of Dwarka and is one of the Panch Dwarka. ‘Bhet’ in the local language means ‘Island‘. It is situated 3 km off the Okha coast in Gujarat. Mentions of Bet Dwarka could be found in Mahabharata and Skanda Purana.
3. Rukmini Dwarka
This is the place dedicated to Rukmini and located around 5 km from the main Dwarkadhish Temple. It is one of the Panch Dwarka temples.
4. Sudhama Dwarka
It was here that Sudhama lived and is one of the Panch Dwarka. Sudhama (Kuchelan) and Sri Krishna were childhood friends and studied under the same guru, Sandipani. People call this place with various names such as Sudhama Dwaraka, Sudhamapuri and Kuchelapatnam.
5. Moola Dwarka
Moola Dwarka is the place where Lord Krishna is said to have set foot first on arriving at Dwarka. But, he seems to have forsaken this place and moved to Dwaraka.
6. Mukti Dwarka
Mukti Dwarka is the place where Lord Krishna was last seen. At this place, there is a hall in which we find Krishna reclining on the branch of a tree with a foot dangling. A hunter who shot a poisonous arrow at his toe tip mistaking it to be the beak of a bird is found kneeling before the Lord begging his pardon.
It is over here that Lord Krishna made a pretext to ascend to his Paramapadam. As this is the place where he was ‘last seen’, this place is called ‘Mukti Dwaraka’.
7. Ranchhodraiji Temple Dakor
Ranchhodraiji temple is situated around 60 km from Ahmedabad. It is one of the Pancha Dwarka. In order to avoid Jarasandha, when Lord Krishna escaped Mathura, he took the name of Ranchhod. Adjoining the temple, there is a small water tank where people feed fishes. The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated here as well, along with Nand Mahotsav and Annakut.
8. Kankroli Temple
Kankroli Temple is located 65 km away from Udaipur. It is popularly called as Temple of Dwarkadhish and is one of the Panch Dwarka. It is the most significant Temple of Vaishnavas. The deity of Lord Dwarkadhish was brought here in 1671 A.D. during the rule of Maharana Raj Singh. The idol was carried by Shri Gir Darji Maharaj from Gokul to Ahmedabad to prevent the Moghuls from destroying it. It was kept at Asotiya village until the Temple was finished.
9. Nathdwara Shrinathji Temple
Also called ‘Haveli of Shrinathji’, Shrinathji Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Shrinathji in Nathdwara. It is one of the Panch Dwarka temples in Rajasthan. This temple was built by Goswami priest in the year 1672 on the orders of Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar. It is about 48 km Northeast to Udaipur. It has the original black marble idol of Shrinathji which was originally at Govardhan.
Panch Dwarka Places in Map
Pancha Dwarka Itinerary
- Day-1: Arrive at Ahmedabad. Proceed to Jamnagar and visit Bala Hanuman Temple. Reach Dwarka and check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Dwarka.
- Day 2: Early morning Darshan in Dwarkadhish Temple. Later visit Bet Dwarka. On way back visit Gopi Talav, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, and Rukmini Dwarka. Attend evening aarti in the Dwarkadhish temple. Overnight stay in Dwarka.
- Day 3: Early morning darshan in Dwarka. After darshan, depart to Moola Dwaraka and visit the temple. Later depart to Porbandar and visit Kirti Mandir – the place where Gandhiji was born. Visit Sudhama Dwarka Temple. Later proceed to Somnath and check-in to the hotel. Visit Bhalka Tirth, Mukti Dwarka, Triveni Ghat & Somnath Temple. In the evening attend Aarti and later watch light and sound show. Overnight stay in Somnath.
- Day 4: Finish early morning darshan in Somnath Jyotirlinga. Proceed to Ahmedabad and check-in to the hotel. Visit Akshardham Temple in the evening (Monday closed). Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.
- Day 5: Early morning travel to Dakor Dwaraka. Visit the Dakor Dwarka Temple. Travel to Udaipur and check in to the hotel. Visit Jagdish Mandir Overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur.
- Day 6: Check-out from the hotel and travel to Nathdwara. Have darshan in Shrinathji Dwaraka. Proceed to Kankroli. Complete darshan in Kankroli Dwaraka. After darshan, proceed to Ahmedabad. Visit Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram if time permits. Drop off at the railway station/airport for your onward journey.
Panch Dwarka Temples History
- Dwarkadhish Temple: The history of Dwarkadhish Temple dates back to approximately 2200 years. During the course of time, the temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times. It is conferred by the archaeologist that the temple was constructed during the rule of the Gupta Dynasty which was destroyed by the Muslim forces around the 11th century. Muslim forces kept destroying the temple several times. The current temple was built around 1730. Lord Krishna settle down in Dwarka where he spent the rest of his life until when he left this world.
- Bet Dwarka: In Mahabharat, this place is referred to as ‘Antardvipa’ or ‘Shankhidhar’.
- Ranchhodji Temple Dakor: ‘Vijayanand Bodana’, a Rajput of Dakor was a devotee of Krishna. He used to walk every six months to Dwarka to worship Lord Krishna. When he became 72 years old, it became increasingly difficult for him to travel. Impressed by his devotion, Lord Krishna appeared in his dream and directed him to bring a bullock-cart and travel to Dwarka. At midnight, the Krishna idol broke open all doors of the temple and asked Bodana to carry his idol to Dakor. Although later there occurred many disputes among the people of Dwarka and Dakor, the original idol of Krishna stayed at Dakor.
- Nathdwara Shrinathji Temple: Shrinathji is Lord Krishna, manifested as a seven-year-old child. It is said that the deity’s arm and the face emerged from the Govardhan hill after which the local inhabitants started to worship Gopal, under the leadership of Mahavendra Puri. The image of Shrinathji was first worshipped at Govardhan Hill near Mathura. The temple of Shrinathji was shifted several times.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pancha Dwaraka Temples
There are a total of 9 Krishna temples in Pancha Dwaraka Tour. They are – Dwarkadhish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Shrinathji Temple (Nathdwara), Ranchhodraiji Temple (Dakor), Dwarkadhish Temple (Kankroli), Mukti Dwarka, Rukmini Dwarka, Sudhama Dwarka, and Moola Dwarka.
To cover all Pancha Dwaraka temples, you can start your trip from Ahmedabad. The city is well connected by rail, road and air. It will take you six days to cover all the places.
Santhosh M says
Planning to visit Panch Dwaraka temples along with Nishkalank and Gangeshwar mahadev temple , Somnath and Nageshwar jyotirlinga. kindly let me know the no of days required to cover these temples . we are from Hyderabad and the up and down transport will be by Flight at our own cost. Need ur help in making arrangements from Ahmedabad – Ahmedabad or Ahmedabad to Jaipur with accommodation and without accommodation ( only Vehicle ) for 12 or 16 people
Venkat says
we as 3 people(2 Senior Citizens) are planning to visit Panch Dwaraka temples along with Nishkalang mahadev temple , Somnath and Nageshwar jyotirlinga. kindly let me know the no of days required to cover these temples . we are from chennai and the up and down transport will be by Flight at our own cost. Need ur help in making arrangements from Ahmedabad – Ahmedabad which includes accomodation , breakfast, Dinner etc.
Sasidhar Darla says
Dear Sir, our team will get in touch with you shortly to help you with the arrangements.
Saranam Narendra Kumar says
I am planning to go for pancha dwaraka trip. Please let me have the plan for the same.
SURYAM DSV says
Hi Thanks for all the information, out of the Nine Dwarka Temples we figured out that
the following are in Rajasthan – Shrinathji Temple (Nathdwara), / Ranchhodraiji Temple (Dakor), / Dwarkadhish Temple (Kankroli) and Dwarkadhish Temple / Bet Dwarka are in Gujarat, can u please let us know how far are the following three from main Dwarakadeesh Temple – Rukmini Dwarka, / Sudhama Dwarka, / Moola Dwarka.
Sasidhar Darla says
Rukmini Dwarka and Moola Dwarka are just a few kilometres from main temple although in different directions. Sudhama Dwarka is in Porbandar.
Kallem Padmavathy says
Let me know the cost for the trip and we both me and my husband wants to visit the all9dwaraka temples includind two jyothirling temples pls send the packaga including stay
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L S Ramasamy says
Sir,
The details impressive
Would like to know the cost for senior citizens 2 members
On knowing details will inform planning details mostly by flight at entry / exit point
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RAMNATH T says
Your Pancha Dwarka Itinerary looks good suits me (64 years) and my wife (62 Years) to travel from Chennai.
Can u please arrange and inform cost, itinerary, inclusions etc for our Yatra to start 1st day on 18 May 2023 from Ahmadabad .
Yatra ending is on 6th day i.e. on 23 May 2023 at Vadodara Railway Station around 9 pm..
Sasidhar Darla says
Dear Sir, We would be glad to arrange the trip for you. Drop us an email at info@myoksha.com with your contact number and our team will get in touch
VIJAYARAGHAVAN D says
Sir, Myself (59) and my wife (53) want to worship pancha dwaraka in mid of April 2023. Pl. send me the package cost. We are in Chennai. Tamil nadu. I am eligible for Central govt.LTC. pl guide us
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babuvilluri says
Good and useful information
Parvathy Ananthanarayanan says
I’m Parvathy Narayan from Mumbai. We are 4to6 ladies. We are planning to go to panchayat Dwaraka & Somnath temples. Please guide us.
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Usha Jagannathan says
We are planning to go for pancha dwaraka trip along with some inclusions is somnath, nishkalanka . We are theee and all are senior citizens.
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Srinivasa Raju A says
Pancha dwaraka tour package from ahmedabad to ahmedabad for six members including accommodation for the month of Feb 2023
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Gopalachari Ramarajan says
It is very nice to see the pancha dwaraka I am planning visit in March to may 2023
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Revathy Jayaraman says
Wants to visit Pancha Dwaraka. Wants to have holy dip in Gomti river. Also willing to visit nishkalang.
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Usha Ganesh says
Very informative. Thank you
Jayashree says
Jaishri Krishna
We are coming to Nathadwara for a divine event during first week of July. Staying there till july 7 th afternoon. Is it possible to see other Dwaraka temples with your support. Any package. Can you send me detail pl
Sasidhar Darla says
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Seshadri P K says
want to visit the holy place Panch Dwaraka with my family. Can you help me to guide the tour
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Prakash says
I’m Prakash from Chennai. I want to visit the holy place Panch Dwaraka with my family. Can you help me to guide the tour
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Lakshmi says
I would like to travel to pancha dwaraka in the month of January 2020. I’m from Chennai. Please guide me how to plan
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