Panch Dwarka refers to a pilgrimage circuit covering five significant sites associated with Lord Krishna, known as Dwarkadhish. These sacred locations are situated in the state of Gujarat, India, and hold immense religious importance for devotees of Lord Krishna.
Here is a brief guide to the five Dwarkas:
1. Dwarka (Main Dwarka)
.Dwarka is one of the four major pilgrim places (Char Dham) in India. It is believed to be the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna. The Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is a prominent temple here.
2. Bet Dwarka (Beyt Dwarka)
Bet Dwarka is believed to be the residence of Lord Krishna during his reign. It is located on an island off the coast of Dwarka.
3. Moola Dwarka (Mool Dwarka)
Moola Dwarka is considered the place where Lord Krishna first arrived in Gujarat from Mathura. It is believed to be the initial settlement of Krishna before he established the kingdom of Dwarka.
4. Rukmini Dwarka (Rukmini Temple)
This temple is dedicated to Rukmini, the chief queen of Lord Krishna. It is believed that visiting this temple completes the Dwarka pilgrimage.
5. Dakor (Dakor Dwarka)
Dakor is home to the Ranchhodraiji Temple, where Lord Krishna is worshipped as Ranchhodraiji. It is said that the deity in this temple was brought here from Dwarka.
The Panch Dwarka pilgrimage is a journey of immense spiritual significance for devotees of Lord Krishna. Visiting these five sacred sites allows pilgrims to connect deeply with the divine and experience the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat.