Dwarkadhish Temple (Dwarka)

Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Krishna in his role as king of Dwarka, is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites central to Hindu tradition, and the presiding temple of a city believed to be Krishna's ancient capital. Its towering five-storeyed spire, visible from a considerable distance, rises above the coastal town, decorated with intricate carving typical of Chalukya-era architecture.

Pilgrims traditionally enter through the temple's northern 'Swarga Dwar' (Gate to Heaven) and exit through the southern 'Moksha Dwar' (Gate to Liberation), and the temple's continuous, centuries-long role as a living centre of Krishna devotion gives it a significance that extends well beyond its architectural interest, drawing devotees from across India.

The original temple is believed to have been built by Krishna's great-grandson, though the current structure dates to around the 16th century, with earlier versions destroyed and rebuilt multiple times over the centuries in a pattern similar to Somnath further down the coast.

Dwarka has its own railway station and is well connected by road; the nearest airport is Jamnagar, about 145km away.