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Nageshwar Temple
: The beautiful and landmark city of Rajkot is situated in the middle of the Kathiawar peninsula. It is the one of the most prominent and industrial city of Gujarat. The river Aji bisects the town in two parts which are known to be an old and new city. The city of Rajkot has substantial value and historical milestones attached to it. Rajkot city was founded in the year 1612 by the Great Thakur Shaheb Vibhaji Ajoji Jadeja of the Jadeja Clan. He was the grandson of the Jam Sataji of Nawanagar, currently known as Jamnagar.
Rajkot city also has its acclaimed memories attached to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. He spent his early school years in Rajkot, at that time Gandhiji’s father was Diwan to one of the Nawab of Saurashtra. Gandhiji did his schooling from the famous Alfred High School which was founded in 1875. The home where Gandhi family used to stay is today a memorial museum known as Kaba Gandhi No Delo, one of the places to see in Rajkot. People of Rajkot is very fun-loving and humble by origin. Even a stranger on the street will greet you will all warmth and respect for your needs. The population is very vibrant and festive lovers. The food delicacy of Rajkot is world-famous for its live snacks, Gujarati Thali, Kathiawadi cousins, and sweets. Some of the happening places in Rajkot and list of things to do in Rajkot starts from roaming around Galaxy Cinema on Ring Road, Playing Cricket on Race Course & Gymkhana Ground, an evening spent on Kalawad Road, experiencing the vibrancy of the city on Yagnik Road and more. These all are the live places in the city where you can find people’s hotspots anytime.
Located on the route between Dwarka city and Beyt Dwarka Island on the coast of Saurashtra in Gujarat is this important Lord Shiva Temple. It is enshrined by one of the 12 swayambhu (self-existent) jyothirlingas in the world, in an underground sanctum. A 25 m tall statue of a sitting Lord Shiva and a large garden with a pond are major attractions of this rather serene place. Some archaeological excavations claim five earlier cities at the site.
Nageshwar was believed to be known as ‘Darukavana’, which is an ancient epic name of a forest in India. Below are well-known legends attached to this mystical temple.
According to the legend, ‘Balakhilyas’, a group of dwarf sages worshipped Lord Shiva in Darukavana for long a time. To test their devotion and patience, Shiva came to them as a nude ascetic wearing only nagas (serpants) on his body. Wives of sages got attracted to the saint and went after him, leaving their husbands behind. Sages got very disturbed and outraged by this.They lost their patience and cursed the ascetic to loose his linga (one of the limited meanings is Phallus, but it has has a deeper theistic symbolism). Shiva linga fell on the earth and the whole world trembled. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu came to Lord Shiva, requesting him to save the earth from destruction and take back his linga. Shiva consoled them and took back his linga. (From Vamana Purana CH.6th & 45th). Lord Shiva promised his divine presence in Darukavana as ‘jyothirlinga’ for ever
About Rukmini Temple
Located relatively on the outskirts, the Rukmini Mata Temple commemorates Lord Krishna’s queen. The temple is said to be more than 2500 years old but it may have been reconstructed over time. The present temple is said to belong to the 12th century. It is much more modest than Dwarkadhish in structure and sculptures but inspires the same devotional fervour. Carvings of gods and goddesses embellish the exteriors and the main idol of Rukmini is housed in the sanctum. Carved naratharas (human figures) and gajatharas (elephants) feature in the panels at the base of the platform.
Brief History: An interesting legend surrounds the different addresses for the temple of Lord Krishna and his Queen, Rukmini. It is said that sage Durvasa requested Krishna and Rukmini to pull a chariot to take him to their house for a meal. On the way, when Rukmini asked for water to quench her thirst, Lord Krishna prodded the ground with his tow, and the River Ganges appeared. Rukmini quenched her thirst but forgot to ask the sage if he wanted a drink of water too. Durvasa felt insulted and cursed her that she would live separately from her husband
Best time to visit: The best time to visit is between November and February.
Visiting Hours
7.30am–8pm
Location
Devbhoomi Dwarka
About Naganath temple
The Nagnath Temple is one of the oldest and holiest Hindu shrines in the Champawat district ofAround five thousand years ago, a Shivalinga was revealed in the Arabian Sea, today we knowns as Shri Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Mandir. In the month of June/July, the ocean itself perform abhishekam the Shivling, and for some time this temple becomes the part of the ocean. The most famous festival of the temple is Maha Shivratri, on the day of Shivratri, a grand fair is organized around the temple.
Built on the very edges of Dwarka is a Shaivite Temple of absolute bliss and rapture. Located on a hillock on the Arabian Sea to the extreme west of Dwarka, the Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple is quite close to Geeta Temple and Rukshamanee Temple. There are very few words to describe the ethereal beauty of the Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple. With a well-built path leading up to the hillock from the shore and stairs leading straight to the temple itself, accessing Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple is rarely an issue. As it is built off the shore, the ebb and flow of ocean water flood the surroundings of the temple as well the path leading up to it. This is not really much of a hindrance, but rather adds to the beauty of it all.
Day 1 - Ahmedabad to Dwarka (Approx 439kms, A8hrs)
On arrival meet my representative who will further drive you to Dwarka. En Route visits Lakhota Lake, Lakhota Palace, and Museum, Balahanuman Sankirtan Temple. Later drive to Dwarka. On arrival in Dwarka check into the hotel and relax over there. Later in evening visit Dwarkadhish Temple for the evening Aarti. Overnight stay in Hotel
Day 2 - Dwarka to Bet Dwarka
After Breakfast Firstly visits Bet Dwarka, it is AROUND 25KMS from Dwarka. Visit Nageshwar Jyotirling, Sudama Setu and Rukmini Temple, Naganath Mandir, Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple.Overnight stay in Hotel
Day 3 - Dwarka to Somnath via Porbandar (Approx 259 Kms, 5 Hrs.)
After Breakfast, Drive to Somnath. en-route visit Kirti Mandir, Sudama Temple.later drive to Somnath . on arrival in check into the hotel and relax over there. later after visit the famous Somnath Temple also called the The Eternal Shrine(A temple built on the shore of the Arabian Ocean famous for its 12 different Jyotilings). Loose yourself in the peaceful evening aarti there followed by the Light show and Jal Abhishek of the Jyotilingas. Overnight stay in Hotel
Day 4 - Somnath to Ahmedabad (Approx 409kms,8hrs)
Enjoy morning Aarti at Somnath. Later after Breakfast visit BhalkaTirth and Triveni Ghat.Later drive and Drop to Ahmedabad Airport for onward Journey
Inclusions
02 Night’s accommodation in Dwarka
