Go Meet Lord Dwarkadheesh!
The world famous ancient town of Dwarka hardly needs any introduction. Located on the confluence of Gomati River and the Gulf of Kutch between 22’ & 22.28’ N latitude and 68.59’ E longitude, Dwarka is Lord Krishna’s town. The original temple of Lord Krishna is believed to be constructed by Vajranabhji, the great grand son of Lord Krishna. The existing temple is a 15th/16th century structure constructed in Chalukya style in 27m x 21m area. Its tallest peak is 51.8m high, its east-west length is 29m and north-south width is 23m. It is said that Dwarka’s pilgrim starts receiving Punya of Ashwamedh Yajna from the moment he commences his journey towards Dwarka.
Dwarka Mandir Vyavasthapan Samiti has taken initiatives to bring about development in and around Dwarka so as to enhance and upgrade the existing amenities, facilities and infrastructure. It is in order that more and more tourist, pilgrims and lovers of ancient culture, history and archaeology frequent the place. The services of the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) have been requisitioned for formulating comprehensive and detailed work-plan for the development of Dwarka and surrounding places.
Kokila-Dhiraj Dham is a decent place with serene ambience developed by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and is now available for the devotees of Dwarkadheesh at very reasonable rates.
Accommodation
Pilgrims of Dwarka have an ideal place to stay. Kokila-Dhiraj Dham is a decent place with serene ambience developed by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and is now available for the devotees of Dwarkadheesh at very reasonable rates.
Kokila Dhiraj Dham is equipped with all modern amenities of a good motel for transit stay. It also has a large ‘satsang hall’ to hold religious and spiritual discourses, devotional songs, etc. The tariff (as revised w.e.f. 1st January 2011) for the available facilities are:
1. Regular AC – Rs. 800
2. Non-AC Single Occupancy – Rs. 400
3. Non-AC Double Occupancy – Rs. 500
4. Extra Bed – Rs. 200
5. Satsang Hall A/c – Rs. 5000 (for 8 hours)
Check-out time : 12 noon
Pilgrims can walk-in and get the accommodation on the basis of availability. While no online booking facility is available, it can be booked at following address/phone:
Kokila Dhiraj Dham,
Hospital Road,
Opp. Income-Tax Office,
Dwarka – 361 335,
Dist. Jamnagar,
Gujarat, India
Phone: +91-2892 – 236750
Fax: +91-2892- 236747
Note: Complaint book is available at the reception.