Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Trilokya Sunder Jagat Mandir, is located in the spiritual city of Dwarka. Dwarka is also considered as a symbol of ancient Hinduism. Long back Shri Adi Shankracharyaji had instituted Shardapeeth at Dwarka. There were frequent conflicts between the Shardapeeth, its administrators and local Gugli Bramins regarding the pooja vidhi and rituals performed at Jagat Mandir. Considering the importance of the place, Shrimant Gayakwadhad taken the administration under government preview from 1903. Afterwards in 1932, the Gayakwad state had instituted a member council to decide the rituals and pooja vidhis of the temple. Subsequently, the temple has been registered as a trust with the charity commissioner. Dwarka Mandir Vyavasthapan Samiti with the help of Reliance Group and The Government of Gujarat has renovated Gomati Ghat at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.10 Crore.
Pilgrims of Dwarka invariably visit these places. The work included fixing of granite and railings on 16 different Ghats on the bank of Gomati river and Chhappan Sidi (56 steps leading to the Dwarkadheesh Temple).
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of the Gujarat State Narendrabhai Modi had laid the foundation stone for the same on 23thDecember 2001. M/s Bridge and Roof, a government of India Enterprise was awarded contract to carry out this work which was completed very fast.Bath in Gomati’s water gives fruits of the bath in several other pilgrim places. The whole ghat was lastly renovated with fixing Chobari stones brought from Rajula during Gaikwadi rule. Stones on the ghat were broken and had become uneven causing discomforts to the pilgrims.
The renovation carried out by the Reliance and the Dwarka Mandir Vyavasthapan Samiti has once again made the place worthy of visit and holy bath.
Dwarka is also considered as a symbol of ancient Hinduism. Long back Shri Adi Shankracharyaji had instituted Shardapeeth at Dwarka. Know more about the administration of Dwarka and important people associated in running the administration peacefully.
Security and Speed
Visitors at Dwarkadheesh temple might feel elevated a bit but for the temple administration, security is an even higher concern. So, in addition to the traditional security check while entering the Jagat Mandir, a scanner is installed to verify belongings in the hand-bag, vanity bag, etc. which are carried by the devotees. This avoids physical checking of devotees’ belongings and saves time. Mobile phones, cameras and other such electronic devices are not allowed in the temple premises.
Dwarka Mandir Vyavasthapan Samiti
Shree Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Trilokya Sunder Jagat Mandir, is located in spiritual city of Dwarka. Dwarka is also considered as symbolism of ancient Hinduism. Long back Shri AdiShankracharyaji had instituted Shardapeeth at Dwarka. There were frequent conflicts between the Shardapeeth, its administrators and local Gugli Bramins regarding the poojavidhi and rituals performed at Jagat Mandir. Considering the importance of the place, then Shrimant Gayakwad State, had taken the administration under government preview from 1903. Afterwards in 1932, the Gayakwad state had instituted a member council to decide the rituals and poojavidhis of the temple. Subsequently, the temple has been registered as a trust with charity commissioner.
Presently, the administration of the temple is handled by a committee that consists of bureaucrats, representatives of local bodies and residents.
Sr.No. | Name | Designation |
1 | M.A. Pandya, IAS- Collector: Devbhoomi Dwarka District | Chairman |
2 | Shri Dhanrajbhai Parimalbhai Nathwani , Reliance Industries Limited. | Vice Chairman |
3 | Shri Parth H. Talsania, S.D.M. – dwarka & Administrator – Shri Dwarkadhish Temple – Dwarka | Member Secretary |
4 | Shri Sadanand Bramchariji Representative, Shree Shankracharya | Member |
5 | Shri Pareshbhai Zakharia, Dwarka Nagar Palika Local Resident | Member |
6 | Shri Murli N. Pujari Representative, Shri Dwarkadhish Mandir Pujari Parivar | Member |
7 | Shri Rameshbhai Herma: Dwarka Local Resident. | Member |
8 | Shri Subhashbhai Bhayani : Okha | Member |
9 | Shri Natubhai Ganatra : Jam-Khambhaliya | Member |
10 | Shri Paragbhai Davda : Movan | Member |
11 | Shri Mauleshbhai Ukani – Rajkot | Member |